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Italian pride on the line
THE annual Moriconi/Bomben Cup returns this Saturday as part of the 2026 Cairns Italian Festival, with Cairns and the Tablelands set to renew one of Far North Queensland’s
1 August, 2026
General News
Defending our coastline
THE Royal Australian Navy’s new Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Matt Buckley, has visited HMAS Cairns as part of Cairns...
31 July, 2026
Slow down
HIGHWAY patrol officers say road safety is at the forefront of their...
Show was a ripper
THE 74th annual Mossman Show, held at the show grounds on 19 and 20...
Defending city’s seashores
CAIRNS has been a vital part of Australia’s northern defence story.
Entertainment
Chart-toppers on tour
FRESH from scoring their second consecutive Australian number one album, indie rock outfit The Jungle Giants are...
31 July, 2026
Rare violin’s 248-year journey comes alive on stage
A 248-year-old violin and its journey across continents and through...
NAIDOC was deadly
IN last week’s ‘Goss’ I gave you a taste of what was to come with the...
Jungle Giants bring chart-topping tour to Cairns
FRESH from scoring their second consecutive Australian number one album,...
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
Local News
Canefields set to boom
ORGANISERS are estimating 4000 fans will pack Walshs Auto Cairns...
Local News
Three mates in finals of indoor golf titles
A CAIRNS deputy principal, teacher and crocodile farm manager will...
Local News
Skydivers in world record
FAR North Freefall Club soared to new heights on World Skydiving Day...
