Gina Rinehart Funds 50 Australian Rowers Through Private Sponsorship
Around 50 Australian rowers receive direct private funding from Gina Rinehart, in a sport that combines professional training demands with minimal commercial income.
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No stories have spiked in the past seven days — here are the latest from Cairns.
Cairns Road Closures This Week: Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway partially closed between Caravonica and Aeroglen due to flooding. Kuranda Range Road shut for night roadworks. Check Cairns traffic updates.
Cairns Mortgage Borrowers Navigate ASX Volatility Amid Mixed Economic Signals
Cairns households are advised to reassess variable-rate exposure amid recent market movements.
State Election Focus: Competing Disaster Plans Pit Insurance Relief Against Infrastructure Spending for Cairns
Cairns residents face a choice between long-term infrastructure upgrades proposed by one major party and more immediate insurance premium subsidies from the other, with both promising to tackle the region's rising climate risks.
Cairns Lets You Explore Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in One Trip
With the dry season in full swing, local adventure seekers are finding that the world's most unique ecological intersection offers more than just sightseeing.
Cairns Council Decides on Major Transport Strategy for Growing Traffic
With growing traffic challenges, local authorities must decide on strategies to improve transportation infrastructure and commuter experience in Far North Queensland.
Cairns Families Discover Three Must-Do Adventures This Season
Cairns families can choose from lagoon swims, cableway rides and island snorkel trips drawn from established local options.
Cairns Rents Stay 40% Cheaper Than Brisbane As Regional Markets Boom
As metropolitan rents climb, new data shows regional hubs like Cairns remain an attainable option for renters and buyers alike.
Research Underpins Sleep and Recovery Practices for Athletes and Residents
Australian movement guidelines and health authorities outline evidence-based steps for duration, environment and routines that support nightly rest and muscle repair.
Queensland Invests $1.436 Billion to Add 96 Hospital Beds in Cairns
Cairns residents will gain access to 96 new hospital beds, two Medicare Mental Health Centres and expanded specialist outpatient services through recent state and federal funding allocations.
Cairns Residents Now Access Real-Time Disaster Dashboard for Emergency Updates
The city's dedicated online service supports local decision-making during potential incidents.
Cairns residents respond to council's latest policy decisions
Local residents and stakeholders respond to Cairns Regional Council policies affecting key issues amid ongoing regional challenges.