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New cat lifts Reef itineraries
THANKFULLY, those dark days of the ‘COVID era’ are a far distant memory for most people.
10 December, 2025
General News
Cultural fair backed ‘til 2030
Council providing nearly $1m cash and in-kind support for CIAF over four years
8 December, 2025
Council’s TC Jasper shame
Disciplinary action possible after damning Queensland Audit Office report
Future of Douglas Gazette
THE Douglas Gazette will cease as a standalone publication with the last...
Timely facelift for St Mary’s
ST Mary’s ‘by the sea’ Church now sits in an idyllic spot on the...
Entertainment
Artist blooms at beach
MAYHEM at Machans café at Machans Beach has hosted the opening of ‘Blossom’, a new exhibition by local artist Marita...
7 December, 2025
Exploring pivotal mine
Mercy Place Cairns residents visit crucial Mt Carbine tungsten site
Book details city’s pioneers
Author publishes yarns about 50 years of Cairns’ entrepreneurs and...
In national focus
FORMER Innisfail high school teacher Greg Bourke is taking readers deep...
Community
Upgrades for crucial town halls
SIX community halls are to be upgraded as part of key election commitments made by the LNP.
9 December, 2025
Barber cut above rest
Hairstylist, 20, brings his innovative mobile business to customers
Lunch for folk alone
Free festive meal on offer
Digging deep yields 350 pressies
MORE than 350 gifts for children in need have been gathered at The...
Business
Tourists get lowdown on Reef before taking the plunge
PASSENGERS onboard Pure Snorkelling Adventures are getting a 30-minute briefing on how to look for Nemo and to meet...
9 December, 2025
Fresh pastures for farmers
Agricultural field day to unlock new crops and cultivating ways for growers
Casino sale stalls
Tycoon ready to strike as red tape delays bid
Feedback sought on new Cazalys venue
CAZALYS is seeking the community’s input into its Cazalys Northside...
Real Estate
First home buyers rivalry
AUSTRALIA’S first home buyer market is a fascinating and influential segment of the residential landscape.
4 December, 2025
Hot competition
A HIGH-performing Far North Queensland storage facility near Cairns...
Local News
Rental vacancies still low
THE Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) September Quarter 2025...
New magic number
CAIRNS is remaining one of the best-performing property markets in...
Sport
Bucking great times ahead
Professional bull riding series unveils packed, thrilling calendar for year ahead
7 December, 2025
Body Fit event to return
THE stunning waterfront and tropical lifestyle of Cairns have made a...
Stars join Edge Hill
MARLIN Coast Rangers FC stars Calum Smith and Gerardo Balart have joined...
Bodybuilder top of class
Hard work and strict diet pay off








