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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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9:56 PMPropertymarkets News

Cairns CBD Revival Gains Commercial Property Momentum

Summary

Investment is gathering around Cairns’ city centre, with the Cairns Commonwealth Centre undergoing a major refurbishment and the adjoining former Energy Queensland building being marketed for redevelopment or refurbishment.

The shift is from isolated upgrades to a broader repositioning of the CBD’s commercial core.

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Why it matters

Cairns is beginning to attract the coordinated commercial investment needed to revive its CBD.

9:25 PMPropertymarkets News

Taiwanese Investor Acquires Brisbane Office for $81M

Summary

Daiken Investment Australia, the Australian arm of a Taiwanese digital health group, has made its first Australian property acquisition, buying a South Brisbane office building for $81 million.

The purchase adds offshore capital to Brisbane’s office market and signals that selected assets remain

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Why it matters

An $81 million first entry from a Taiwanese investor strengthens Brisbane’s position as a target for cross-border office capital.

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