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Cairns author Kirsty Nancarrow celebrates her gold award for ‘Himalayan Dreams’. Picture: Supplied

Moving yarn wins gold

CAIRNS author and journalist Kirsty Nancarrow has won gold at the ABLE Golden Book Awards for her moving biographical work ‘Himalayan Dreams: The Story of Som Tamang’.

1 November, 2025

Performers light up the stage during Shine On Gimuy 2025, celebrating First Nations art and culture. Picture: Supplied

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Shine draws crowds

Woolworths Cairns Central grocery team member Alexandra Rengifo with the special display highlighting vital items customers should buy before the wet season. Picture: Nick Dalton

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City tests its readiness

Author Leisa Fail with her beloved brumby, Storm, who inspired the adventures of ‘Stormy Normy’. Picture: Supplied

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Author reins in ‘Stormy Normy’

The Cloud Maker, led by Aviva Endean, blends ancient mythology with modern soundscapes, supported by EarthKin at Tanks Arts Centre, 31 October. Picture: Supplied

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Female musos on cloud nine

“The Whisper of Stillness” an entry by local artist Mark Willems for the 2025 Cairns ARTchies Portrait Prize. Mr Willems is one of the volunteer artists behind the Artists@Work Gallery in Cairns. Picture: Supplied

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ARTchies portrait prize unveiled tonight

Families will gather at Caravonica Dog Park this Saturday for the Caravonica Family Fun Day, a community event focused on wet season preparedness and connection. Credit: supplied

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Caravonica family fun day set for Saturday

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

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Megan‘s tourism spirit

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.

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New venue utterly di-Vine

Young creative Jacques Baruani at the 2025 FLAME Visual exhibition launch, in front of his artworks ‘Back Home’. Picture: Romy Photography.

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FLAME ignites passion

Member for Barron River Bree James with Suburban Cairns Liquor Accord president Matthew Cork announcing the move to ban cheap cask wine before 4pm across all of Cairns. Picture: Supplied

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Booze ban across city

Mandingalbay Yidinji Aboriginal Corporation staff (from left) Mundi, Utah, Marshall, Tess, Brenda, Leann and Tamara (surnames not provided) with chairman Issac Mundraby celebrate their award. Picture: Front Row Foto

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Simply best in business celebrate accolades

Nicole Nighthawk has released her latest single’ Written in the Stars’. Pictures: Supplied

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It’s written in Nicole’s stars

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