Explore Cairn's Region

Cairns, Australia's tropical holiday paradise
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With the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef right on our doorstep, a vibrant economy and a passionate local population, it's no wonder Cairns remains Australia's favourite tropical holiday destination.

Travel Stories

Hours of magic on the Great Barrier Reef

WHAT with work and the pressures of modern-day life, it's all too easy to forget to take some time out for a trip to this stunning region's world famous backyard, the pristine Great Barrier Reef.

Pictures: Great Barrier Reef, near Cairns








The Babies of 2009

The Babies of 2009

See last year's cutest Cairns babies.
» Click here for The Babies of 2009 e-book

Post-ed returns for 2010

Post-ed returns for 2010

News from the Far North's schools by local students.
» NIE photo competition entries

» Cairns junior sport pictures

» Read Post-ed online

Sport

Cairns Taipans still need $400,000

THE Cairns Taipans will appeal to the National Basketball League for more time to meet financial criteria for entry into next season's competition.

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Pictures: Cairns Taipans 2009-10


Entertainment

Bomb the boardroom

LITTLE BLACK DRESS: I was in a bit of a fluster last week when I realised the LBD would have to travel south today to Brisbane for a number of meetings.

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