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Lucky 4870 postcode
CAIRNS has been named Queensland’s luckiest postcode for lottery wins after recording more division one prizes than any other postcode in the state during FY26.
10 August, 2026
General News
Mushroom growing
DON’T miss the chance to find out how to grow your own edible mushrooms at the Friends of the Botanic Gardens (FOBG)...
8 August, 2026
No beds for many people
CAIRNS residents are being invited to learn more about homelessness and...
All revved up for children
ORGANISERS of the annual Cairns Swap Meet, Car, Bike and Truck Show are...
Turn unwanted trash into treasure
WANT to give old items a second life, learn new skills, snap up a...
Entertainment
Reef-inspired book studies
AWARD-winning Australian children’s author Andrea Rowe will visit Cairns in September to research a new marine-themed...
9 August, 2026
Poetry in motion at gallery
CAIRNS Art Gallery celebrated poetry month with an evening of feminist...
History for composer
AN Atherton Tablelands composer will become the first high school...
Free live music on Esplanade
MORE than 40 artists will perform across 10 consecutive days of free...
Community
Standing room only for Max
IT was standing room only, with at least 800 people gathering at St Monica’s Cathedral to farewell beloved former...
31 July, 2026
Vale, the 'queen' of real estate
THE ‘queen of Cairns real estate’ – Yvonne Marie Rowlands – has been...
‘Slapsy’ lived life to the Max
THE sudden death of popular former Cairns regional councillor, sports...
Cairns News, Stratford News, Freshwater News
Art turns grief into resolve
THE Freshwater raintree might be gone, but its story continues to grow.
Business
Mazda’s electric zoom-zoom
TWO of Mazda’s most important new models have been unveiled in Cairns.
30 July, 2026
Braschs – from teen employee to owner
SOME businesses simply sell products. Others become part of a city’s...
Thank Guinness, it’s Friday
A NEW Irish bar has opened in the heart of Cairns, with Murphy’s Pub...
Gallery’s new trio
CAIRNS Art Gallery has appointed three new directors to the Cairns Art...
Real Estate
Investors eye off city hotel
THE Mercure Cairns, a 75-key resort hotel in the city’s tourism precinct, is on the market via an expressions of...
30 July, 2026
Housing project opens
THE White Rock Estate opens its doors to the community tomorrow...
High performer
CAIRNS’ position as one of the best performing real estate markets in...
Housing perfect for old farm site
A CAIRNS southern regional councillor is calling for ideas for the...
Sport
Lions defeat Bulls 2-1 in Italian Festival match
LEICHHARDT Lions produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat Mareeba Bulls 2-1 on Saturday night, claiming both the...
8 August, 2026
Couple win Great Pyramid Race in event-first
A SUPER fit couple have created history by winning the men’s and women’s...
Local News
Run up to season’s end
TIGERS versus Crocs, Saints take on Hawks, Cutters play Bulldogs.
Local News
Women in League focus of weekend
NORTHERN Pride will celebrate ‘Women in League’ round with a full day of...
