Latest News

McGrath opens city location
MCGRATH Estate Agents have opened an office in Cairns, as it sees great potential for growth in this important Far North Queensland market.
15 January, 2026
General News
Accurate news reports vital
HAVING been a radio broadcaster during earthquakes and a cyclone, either side of ‘The Ditch’, I have always respected...
14 January, 2026
Yanks loving tropical north
AMERICANS are loving the Far North despite the distance they must travel.
Trinity Beach News, Trinity Park News
Beach link opens to traffic
A CONNECTION road between Trinity Beach and Trinity Park opened this...
City’s remarkable milestone
THE Cairns Celebrates 150 Years official program has been launched.
Entertainment
Cash splash for art groups
SEVEN arts projects across Cairns will receive funding to deliver new exhibitions, performances, workshops and...
10 January, 2026
Gallery prepares for absorbing year
CAIRNS Art Gallery is welcoming the new year with a packed program of...
Talent urged to enter art awards
ENTRIES are beginning to flow in for $9000 worth of awards and prizes in...
Insects which surprise experts
WILDLIFE photographer Tony Kloss is inviting the public to take a closer...
Community
School staffer backed
MISSION Beach State School parents and the community have publicly shown their support for a much-loved staff member...
12 January, 2026
Full house for Johno’s bash
IT was literally standing room only as hundreds of people packed out a...
Johno's birthday is Sunday 28 December, 2025
LEGENDARY busker Ian 'Johno' Johnson is celebrating his 80th birthday on...
Johno’s 80th birthday
LEGENDARY busker and musician Ian ‘Johno’ Johnson is celebrating his...
Business
Reef Casino profits increase
THE owner of the Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns has reported an estimated jump in profits by about $1.3 million for the...
23 December, 2025
Jet into aviation hotel
DETAILS of the first onsite hotel at Cairns Airport have been unveiled.
Big lift for helipad shift
AN emergency helipad on the roof of Cairns Hospital will enable patients...
Club’s 2027 vision
THE Cairns RSL Club has unveiled its expansion plans for a new $20...
Real Estate
Quaid back in hot seat
TOM Quaid of Quaid Real Estate in Cairns has been reappointed The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ)’s Far...
25 December, 2025
Last chance
THE final sites at Canopy’s Edge at Smithfield are on sale.
Local News
Million dollar boom time
THE prestige market in Far North Queensland has had its best year ever,...
Tower brings hope
A NEW six-storey high social housing project at Westcourt aims to...
Sport
Put your face to ball game
CAIRNS Basketball is calling on young players across the region to put their hand up to become the faces of junior...
11 January, 2026
Local News
AFL and Bupa join forces to help Indigenous students
AFL Cape York has secured support from Bupa Villages and Aged Care for...
Local News
Coaches give all to court sport
DALE Jackley and Nicole Bell have been named the 2024/2025 male and...
Local News
Focus on training
JUNIOR tennis success in Far North Queensland is being shaped by work...








