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Tropical North Queensland tourism stalwart Megan Bell has been awarded the 2025 outstanding contribution by an individual at the Tourism Tropical North Queensland's 50th anniversary awards. Picture: Brad Newton

Megan‘s tourism spirit

SOME of the most influential movers and shakers in the Far North’s tourism industry have been honoured at the 2025 Qantas and Jetstar TNQ Tourism Industry Excellence Awards at the

31 October, 2025

Double Tree by Hilton Cairns general manager Sooraj Makhija is proud of The Vine Room, a new hospitality venue and cocktails galore. Pictures: Frontrow Foto.

Cairns News

New venue utterly di-Vine

Wholesale Paint Group’s delivery driver Sam Evans (left) and store manager John Gregory Riordan are delighted the business has reopened next door to the fire-ravaged site. Picture: Hugh Bohane

Portsmith News

Rising from the ashes

Mourilyan Harbour where the silica flour will be shipped overseas. Picture: Ports North

Cassowary Coast News

Silica mine backed by $30m stake

Iris Capital Group is close to taking over The Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns. Picture: Nick Dalton

Cairns News

New owner closes in

BMW’s fully-electric i4 gran coupe is returning, priced below the fuel-efficient vehicle luxury car tax threshold. Pictures: BMW Australia

Local News

BMW leads way in luxury vehicle sales so far in 2025

Aztec Security Screens’ owners Cliff and Lorraine Bailey are celebrating 10 years with the business. Picture: Supplied

Manunda News

Decade of quality and service

Aztec Security Screens installers Boyd Ryan and Jayden David. Pictures: Supplied

Manunda News

Protecting homes top priority

Tropic Wings are using a fully-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz to take guests on exclusive tours of the Far North in what is believed to be a first in the region. Picture: The CaPTA Group

Far North News

Eco-tours an electric ‘buzz’

Some of the dozens of finalists in the Cairns Chamber of Commerce business excellence awards. Picture: Cairns Chamber of Commerce

Cairns News

Best practice in spotlight

The foundation cafe team (from left) Jessica Kochannek, Michael Hooper, Michael Orford and Stuart Arber. Picture: FNQHF

Cairns News

Healthy cafes pick up awards

At the launch of the cultural awareness guide were (from left) El Inka Roberto from Peru, Javier Suarez from Centacare, Sabrina Sluvis from Jobfind and Ray Del Valle Barrena. Picture: Supplied

Cairns News

Cultural guiding light

Concept design of the upgraded Smithfield Library, with redesigned layouts to create a more welcoming, functional hub for the community.

Smithfield News

Library costs extra $700,000

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