Cairns news on Saturday, October 24, 2026
In Cairns on Saturday, October 24, 2026: Train incident in Cairns; new brewery coming to CBD. Also: Police investigating after a pedestrian was reportedly struck by a train in Cairns; A craft brewery has submitted plans to open a taproom in Cairns CBD. Weather: Expect scattered rainshowers today, 22–28°C with winds to 16 km/h.
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Top stories
- Police investigating after a pedestrian was reportedly struck by a train in Cairns.The Cairns Post ·
- A craft brewery has submitted plans to open a taproom in Cairns CBD.The Cairns Post ·
- Police have charged four men with 57 child exploitation offences in Cairns.The Cairns Post ·
News & local government
- A tourism industry leader has been appointed to head Tropical Tourism North Queensland.The Cairns Post ·
- Kuranda Weir has been fully restored following damage from Cyclone Jasper.The Cairns Post ·
- Cape York will receive $16 million for cyclone and flood defence projects.The Cairns Post ·
- A court has granted a reprieve for a fig tree in Cairns.Cairns Local News ·
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