ABC News Cairns
Everything happening in the news around Cairns and the surrounding areas can be found right here online.
Australian Bureau of Statistics
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is Australia's official statistical organisation, assisting and encouraging
informed decision-making, research and discussion within governments and the community, by providing a high
quality, objective and responsive national statistical service.
Australian Customs Department
Customs manages the security and integrity of Australia’s borders. It works closely with other government and
international agencies to detect and deter unlawful movement of goods and people across the border.
Australian Immigration Office
Every year hundreds of people abuse the law by attempting to enter Australia without authority by working
illegally or overstaying their visas. To protect the integrity of Australia's borders and migration
program, the Australian Government is committed to preventing people-smuggling and returning those
who arrive without authorisation.
Australian Taxation Office
The Australian Taxation Office is the Federal Government’s main revenue collection agency. Their aim is to
manage and shape the revenue systems that sustain social and economic policy and fund services for Australians.
Bed & Breakfast Farmstay Association of North Queensland (BNBNQ)
Bed and Breakfast and Farmstay Association of Far North Queensland hosts offer a wide choice of styles of
accommodation or lodgings, from traditional bed & breakfasts, farmstays, ruralstays, homestays, retreats,
self contained cottages, spas and Outback Stations.
Cairns Airport
Cairns Port Authority owns and operates Cairns International Airport. The website has live details on current
departures and arrivals at both the domestic and international terminals, updated every three minutes.
Cairns City Council
Cairns City Council was created in 1995 through an amalgamation of the former Cairns City Council and Mulgrave
Shire Council. The council provides facilities, services and administers regulations, which enhance the
lifestyle and wellbeing of a diverse community.
Cairns Port Authority
Cairns Port Authority is a statutory Queensland Government Owned Corporation. CPA is actively involved in the
cooperative marketing and promotion of Cairns and Tropical North Queensland as a tourist destination and the
facilitation of trade opportunities.
Cairns Weather
Today's Weather in Cairns Australia. Click here for todays weather forecast. Historical Weather Information
and 5 day forecasts and temperatures.
Currency Converter
Since 1995, XE have grown to become the world's most popular currency site by developing the powerful and
efficient currency services that the new global economy demands.
Marine Park Authority
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Online is the gateway for information on all aspects of the
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and World Heritage Area.
Metric Conversions
Trying to get your head around different measurements in different Countries can sometimes prove challenging.
The following table may help you. We suggest that if you are travelling to Cairns print this page out and
place it in your ticket wallet...
Ravenshoe Visitor Centre
Information on Herberton Shire and it's attractions including Misty Mountains, Millstream Falls and Windy Hill Wind Farm.
Sports & Recreation Cairns
There are two main types of sporting facilities. Leased sport parks that are used by sport clubs and mostly not
open for general public use. Non leased sport parks are used by the sport clubs and are open to public use at
all times outside of sport event times.
Queensland Government
Information for Queenslanders regarding driving and public transport, education and learning, environment and
resources, health and communities, jobs and work, law and safety.
Queensland State Development
The Department of State Development works to support sustainable economic development in Queensland that will
secure growth and employment.
Wet Tropics Management Authority Protecting and caring
for our rich natural and cultural heritage, developing
understanding and exchanging knowledge with the community
and working together for a sustainable future
World Time Server
World Time Server provides the most accurate current local times of any world clock on the Internet. It makes real
time adjustments for Daylight Saving Time. No matter what time zone a country or city is located in, this site
provides your best resource for determining any time, anywhere.
World Heritage List
A complete list of every area through-out the world that has been inscribed as a World Heritage Listed Area.
The Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics of Queesland are amongst the 582 cultural, 149 natural and 23 mixed
properties in 129 States Parties
Bed and Breakfast North of Cairns. Unique B&B properties in Port Douglas, Daintree, Cape Tribulation, Cooktown, Mt Molloy, Mossman, Oak Beach, Newell beach and Four Mile Beach
Bed and Breakfast South of Cairns. From a luxury cruise boat in the Whitsundays to Townsville, Wongaling, Mena Creek, Cardwell, Silkwood and Bingil Bay hosts and properties sure to please.
