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Former Queensland Police dog handler David Raymond with a copy of his book Vader: A Police Dog Story about his extraordinary canine Vader. Picture: Supplied

Ripping police dog tale

FORMER sergeant David Raymond’s K-9 partner, Vader, wasn’t just a police dog, he was an extraordinary law enforcement legend.

25 January, 2026

Gail Shaw’s 'Catch of the day', a winner from last year's awards. Picture: Supplied

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Talented artists vie for annual awards

Intern doctors (from left) Challan Wood, Luke Blakeway, Mackenzie McAvoy and Lucas Kresevic with Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service clinical training director Dr Lata Mantha have started their careers at the service. Picture: Hugh Bohane

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Interns checking vitals

Pullman Cairns International food and beverage supervisor Sajana Perera prepares the Not So Wicked High Tea. Picture: Hugh Bohane

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‘Not so wicked’ high tea aims to spoil five-star guests

Stephen Turner with neurology nurse Belinda Harrison and the new equipment donated to the rehab unit at Cairns Hospital. Picture: Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation

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Grateful patient gives back to hospital for saving his life

Cairns Central School building in 1943. Its origins dated back to 1878. Picture: Supplied.

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Education key to our growth

An aerial view of the Cairns Festival grand parade. Picture: Supplied

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Cairns Festival admired by so many

Lucy Holmes will perform as Kylie Minogue during the live and free 100% Kylie show at The Reef Hotel Casino’s BAR36 stage as part of the casino’s 30-year celebrations. Picture: Supplied

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Kylie show starts huge year

Josette performs as Taylor Swift in the unofficial tribute show - ‘Taylor: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift Music’, which comes to Cairns Performing Arts Centre on January 31. Picture: Supplied

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Swifties will pay tribute

The current level of water restrictions in Cairns. Picture: Cairns Regional Council Updated

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Don’t be silly about water

Matt Lowe in all his spectacular glory playing Adam/Felicia Jollygoodfellow in ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical', which opens tonight at CPAC until 24 January. It is the Cairns Choral Society's first production of the 2026 season. Picture: Frontrow Photo

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Prepare to be dazzled

The McGrath Cairns team (top, from left) Blake Rideout, Ben van Dugteren, Daniel Roser (bottom, from left) Taylor Foster, Donna Turnbull, Mark Turnbull.

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McGrath opens city location

At the launch of the Cairns 150 years program were advisory committee members (from left) Destry Puia, Janine Bowmaker, Kesa Strieby, Jon Fearon, Sandi Robb, Cr Cathy Zeiger, Mayor Amy Eden and Henrietta Marrie. Absent: George Bell, Russell Millage and Ranjit Singh. Picture: Supplied

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City’s remarkable milestone

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