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Steve and Leanne Borgmeyer are reviving the Aloomba Hotel, 30km south of Cairns, opening seven days a week, with renovations aimed at returning it to its former glory. Picture: Nick Dalton

Pub with plenty of cheer

A HUSBAND-and-wife team is breathing life into the historic Aloomba Hotel, about a 30 minute drive south of Cairns.

16 May, 2026

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Some Cairns Hardware staff celebrate 50 years of operation. Pictures: Supplied

Cairns Hardware marks 50 years

The Pullman Reef Hotel Casino reported 11% growth in 2024-25. Picture: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

Service drives success

Regulars Pablo Pardoen (left) and Michael Kenny at Empire Alternacade and Events Cairns say the venue’s closure on 22 March will leave a major gap in the city’s pinball and gaming community. Picture: Hugh Bohane

It’s game over

The Reef Hotel Casino. Picture: iStock

Casino takeover delay

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The Westco BMW team (from left) Ben Kelly, Timothy Reveleigh, Stamatios Monafis, Ella Hunt, Glen Farley, Will Robinson, Kieran Smith, Camden Barlow, Griffin Barlow, Brodie Draper and dealer-principal Chris King. Picture: Westco BMW

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BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’ of ‘26

Driven to make a difference is Driving Miss Daisy – Cairns Northern Beaches’ owner-operator Sukhvinda Singh (Sukhi). Picture: Supplied

Daisy driven by care and patience

Cairns psychosomatic therapist and holistic healing practitioner Lauren Wilson is offering people a natural calmer, clearer and more energised start to 2026. Picture: Supplied

Be clear and calm this year

The Reef Hotel Casino’s profits have increased to $7.1m for the second half of 2025. Picture: Nick Dalton

Reef Casino profits increase

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The pool in the middle of the $60 million Skyhaven 186-room hotel due to open at Cairns Airport in late 2027. It will be managed by Mandala Hotels and Resorts. Picture: Supplied

Jet into aviation hotel

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service CEO Leena Singh (left) and Member for Mulgrave Terry James unveil the new helipad design. Main picture: Nick Dalton

Big lift for helipad shift

Cairns RSL Club president Gail Russell (left) and general manager Craig Clark are excited about the new club at Gordonvale. Picture: Nick Dalton

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Club’s 2027 vision

Smithfield pharmacist Nick Loukas (left) with long standing colleague Sheri Barfoot. Picture: Supplied

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Full circle for city pharmacist

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