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The first Cairns Hospital opened 19 January, 1878. Pictures: Cairns Historical Society and Museum

Humble start for hospitals

CAIRNS Hospital began with just a handful of beds in a timber building near the Esplanade.

15 April, 2026

Cairns Hospital cancer care ward staff (from left) clinical nurse Kozue Kelly, registered nurse Alison Obern and registered nurse Hannah Woodhouse with the comfort care packs. Picture: Supplied

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Packs provide comfort

Tristan Barton, in a rainforest setting, reflecting his work as a Cairns-based composer for film and screen projects. Picture: Supplied

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Global music accolades

Kartikain Mahindru works on his ‘Vulcanised Elastomeric Coating (VEC), which he has now secured with a provisional patent and awaits further development. Pictures: Supplied

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Shipshape rubber idea

Jill and Paul Morris are celebrating 60 years of marriage, as well as 20 years running their local business Simply Hampers ... Simply The Best. Picture: Veronica Sagredo

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Marriage ‘worth it’

Lisa Hunt will perform two shows at BAR36 at The Reef Hotel Casino on 24 and 25 April as part of the venue’s 30-year celebrations. Picture: Supplied

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Lisa bares her soul at casino

Boy & Bear will perform at Munro Martin Parklands in Cairns on 3 July 2026. Picture: Supplied

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Boy and Bear ‘tripping over time’ at city parklands

Willa Torison as the Queen of Hearts (Alice in Wonderland), Natalie Taylor (as the librarian) and Gigi Strooper as Hermione Granger (Harry Potter) as part of the children’s festival. Picture: Supplied

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It’s a night at the library

The Goalpost Pictures production, starring Travis Fimmel. Picture: Supplied

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Cameras rolling at Portsmith

Cairns 150 stickers have been withdrawn from circulation. Picture: Supplied

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C150 stickers dumped

An ambulance at scene of the Parramatta Park riot in 1932. Picture: Cairns Historical Society and Museum

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Law and order a fact of life

Local produce advocate Oliver James (left), KOI Bar and Restaurant managing director Sam Davies, chef Guy Staniland and TTNQ chief executive officer Mark Olsen launch ‘Tasting the Tropics’. Picture: Hugh Bohane

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Tasting our goodness

Graduates of the reef conservation program with their teachers, trainers and mentors. Picture: Supplied

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Reef centre of work

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