Cairns Post newspaper delivery impacted by flooding, road closures
Newspaper delivery has been impacted across the region this morning due to flooding and road closures. Find out how you can read the paper online for free today.
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Newspaper delivery was been impacted across the region on Wednesday due to flooding and road closures.
Readers can catch up with the latest print headlines by visiting our website, where a digital copy of the Cairns Post newspaper is available for free.
To access the paper more easily on your smartphone or tablet, simply download the Cairns Post app.
Delivery of The Courier-Mail and the Australian newspapers has also been impacted across the region.
While the Far North region is on flood watch, keep up to date with the latest weather updates at www.cairnspost.com.au
Wednesday’s edition is expected to be delivered with Thursday’s Cairns Post.
Originally published as Cairns Post newspaper delivery impacted by flooding, road closures
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