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Getting back to basics is crucial
CAIRNS regional councillors have highlighted infrastructure, water management and community expectations as key issues as the council reaches the midpoint of its term following the
24 March, 2026
General News
Healthy warehouse opens
A MULTI-MILLION dollar warehouse stocking a huge medication stockpile supplying more than 120 chemist outlets...
23 March, 2026
Tale of two towns at local museum
A RIVERSIDE township that once rivalled Cairns in 1876 is the focus of a...
We are not singing in the rain
FAR North Queenslanders are more than used to their fair share of rain...
‘Missus’ Abigail to teach world a thing or two
HIGH school teacher Abigail Trabado will represent Australia at the Mrs...
Entertainment
Creative grants available
ARTISTS and culture creatives in the Cairns region are invited to apply for funding through the Regional Arts...
23 March, 2026
Residency linking arts
NINE First Nations artists have taken part in a 10-day contemporary...
‘Old man’ song up for top gong
KURANDA musician Djawarray has been named a finalist in the Queensland...
‘You and me’ this summer
UMI Arts is launching their 2026 exhibition season later this month with...
Community
Teacher to take on world stage
BENTLEY Park College teacher Abigail Trabado will represent Australia at the Mrs International World 2026 pageant in...
13 March, 2026
Army leader was ‘a giant’
TRIBUTES have poured in for a former Australian Army leader described as...
‘Just luck’ to turn 100
STAYING social, maintaining connections and a ‘bit of good luck” has...
Business figure honoured at wake
FORMER Cairns businessman and philanthropist John O’Brien has been...
Business
Casino takeover delay
AN offer by Sydney-based casino and pub tycoon Sam Arnaout to buy The Reef Hotel Casino has been extended yet again.
20 March, 2026
Local News
BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’ of ‘26
AS BMW’s rolls out its ‘Neue Klasse’ design – a specific electric...
Daisy driven by care and patience
FOR Sukhvinda (Sukhi) Singh, Driving Miss Daisy Cairns Northern Beaches...
Be clear and calm this year
CAIRNS psychosomatic therapist and holistic healing practitioner Lauren...
Real Estate
Real estate coup
ONE of Far North Queensland’s most accomplished real estate professionals has been appointed head of sales at...
12 March, 2026
$11m expansion of in-demand Tully nursing home
RESIDENTIAL aged care places in Tully have received a much-needed boost,...
Caring for assets differently
GLOBAL engineering and project management group XBURO has launched XBURO...
Renting out rooms
THE Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has thrown its support...
Sport
‘The real deal’
A RISING young talent from the Edmonton and Gordonvale tennis clubs is making her mark on the national stage after...
23 March, 2026
Local News
Basketballers return home with gold and silver medals
CAIRNS Basketball’s under-16s cohort have returned home with gold and...
Local News
Pride sets pace for season
KENFROST Homes Northern Pride have opened their 2026 campaign with a...
Local News
FNQ’s AFL, rugby league and soccer kick-off
THE Cairns and Hinterland region are all preparing for their upcoming...
