Latest News
Lots of thrills and spills in three codes
THE FNQ rugby competition has delivered another exciting fortnight of action across rounds 11 and 12.
16 July, 2026
General News
Cr Eden refuses apology
CAIRNS Mayor Amy Eden has refused to apologise for being found guilty of a third misconduct finding against her.
16 July, 2026
Hospital changes
THE D block entrance to Cairns Hospital from the Esplanade is now closed...
50 ‘deadly years’ of NAIDOC
FOR those early birds who like to pick up their Cairns Local News first...
World focus on dive sites
CAIRNS and the Great Barrier Reef will host the inaugural PADI...
Entertainment
Water centre of showcase
UMI Arts is showcasing the work of 15 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists at the annual Freshwater...
13 July, 2026
Ode to pulverised raintree
A PHOTOGRAPHIC exhibition documenting the campaign to save the...
Best Aussie short movies
AWARD-winning Australian short films will screen in Cairns for one night...
New and old at annual show
NEW attractions alongside old favourites will feature at the 121st...
Community
Student able to train close to home
A CARAVONICA student has joined the first intake of CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Medical Imaging in Cairns, as part of...
23 June, 2026
Fishing to lure bored youth
A CAIRNS youth organisation is expanding its mentoring work to the wider...
Far North News, Queensland News
How to celebrate everything we love about QLD
QUEENSLANDERS across the state are encouraged to mark QLD Day on 6 June...
Queensland News, Far North News
Celebrating incredible people who make our State great
THE QLD Day Awards shine a spotlight on the Queenslanders who go above...
Business
Thank Guinness, it’s Friday
A NEW Irish bar has opened in the heart of Cairns, with Murphy’s Pub transforming the former Empire arcade into a...
30 June, 2026
Gallery’s new trio
CAIRNS Art Gallery has appointed three new directors to the Cairns Art...
Shopping centre turns 21
REDLYNCH Central Shopping Centre is about to turn 21.
Pub with plenty of cheer
A HUSBAND-and-wife team is breathing life into the historic Aloomba...
Real Estate
High performer
CAIRNS’ position as one of the best performing real estate markets in the country in recent years remains...
25 June, 2026
Housing perfect for old farm site
A CAIRNS southern regional councillor is calling for ideas for the...
New era in housing dawns on city’s southside
THE first of many homes ready to move in to have hit the market at White...
Know your buying capacity
PROPERTY investors in Cairns are being urged to look beyond bank...
Sport
Empty pitch
SOUTHS Football Gordonvale is taking a break from competition this season as the club works to rebuild junior player...
16 July, 2026
Local News
Junior Marlins exceed hopes in Brisbane
THE Kenfrost Homes Marlin Coast Junior Marlins have exceeded...
Local News
Young golfer wins at ‘home’
NOAH Miller has successfully defended his Solahart Cairns Junior Open...
Local News
Cutters big win versus Hawks
DOGGIES beat Lions, Crocs victorious over Tigers, Manunda lose to Souths.
