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Cairns

The big issues shaping the place right now.

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A critical shortage of long-term rentals and rising property prices are forcing local workers out of the city as holiday rentals dominate the market.

Updated 26 July 2026

#politics

Rate hikes and parking fees test residents amid the cost-of-living squeeze Read more ›

#economy

Regional cost-of-living pressures compounded by tight rental market Read more ›Easing the regional cost-of-living squeeze Read more ›Shifting the region's tourism strategy toward high-value sustainability Read more ›

#gettingaround

Unblocking the city's key road corridors Read more ›

#healthandsafety

The ongoing debate over crime and CBD safety Read more ›Expanding regional healthcare capacity as population pressures mount Read more ›

#environment

Integrating extreme weather resilience into city planning Read more ›

#other

Housing shortage and rental pressures test Far North Queensland's growth Read more ›

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