Cairns has welcomed its second newborn of 2026 in a heartwarming start to the year. Baby Diana Griffiths made her entrance into the world at Cairns Base Hospital, bringing immense joy to her parents and marking a special, numerically auspicious date.
A Special Arrival on a Lucky Day
Diana Griffiths was born at 2:14 pm on Friday, January 2, 2026. Her birthday, written as 02/01/2026, is considered extra lucky by her delighted family. Weighing a healthy 3.43 kilograms, Diana is the first child for proud parents Diana Snr and Michael Griffiths, who reside in the Cairns suburb of Manunda.
The new mother expressed her delight at her daughter's timely arrival. "We were hoping she might come on New Year's Day, but the second is even better," she said. The family is cherishing the unique numerical pattern of the birth date, seeing it as a positive sign for their daughter's future.
Close Behind the First Babe of the Year
Diana's arrival came just over a day after the Far North's first baby of 2026. That honour went to a baby boy born at the Mossman Multipurpose Health Service on New Year's Day. The close succession of births has brought a double dose of celebration to the region's maternity wards.
The staff at Cairns Base Hospital have been busy ushering in the new generation. Both mother and baby Diana are reported to be in excellent health and are recovering well. The Griffiths family is now settling into life as a trio, overwhelmed with happiness at their new addition.
Auspicious Beginnings in the Far North
The start of 2026 has proven to be a fruitful time for families in the Cairns region. These first births of the year are always met with particular excitement, symbolising hope and new beginnings for the community.
For the Griffiths family, the unique date of 02/01/2026 will forever be a special anniversary. It represents not only the birth of their daughter but also what they believe to be a lucky and promising start to her life's journey in Far North Queensland.
