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Cairns Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer Patricia O’Neill, far left, congratulates the 17-member group taking part in this year’s Emerging Leaders Program. Pictures: Supplied

Future change makers

THE Cairns Chamber of Commerce announced its 2026 Emerging Leaders Program at a civic morning tea last Saturday.

14 March, 2026

Mayor Amy Eden with the 2026 IWD Award winners Caitlin Sands (left) and Sister Faye Kelly (centre) and Summer Adams (right).

Diverse award winners

Bentley Park College teacher Abigail Trabado will represent Australia at the Mrs International World 2026 pageant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 21-27 March. Picture: Hugh Bohane

Teacher to take on world stage

Speakers at In the Frame Far North Queensland include producer Coco Garner Davis. Picture: Supplied

Spotlight on filmmakers

Billy Bain, Dharug people, Dog Walker (Plan B) 2023, featured in the touring exhibition Of This Earth: Transforming Culture and Country through First Nations Ceramics, opening at Cairns Art Gallery. Picture: Supplied

‘Bold’ ceramics debut in Cairns

Guest speaker Cristy Burne will present at the Global Speakers Summit 2026 at the Cairns Convention Centre, which is bringing 400 professional speakers from 27 countries to Cairns. Picture: Supplied

Much to talk about at Global forum

Sailors from the Royal Australian Navy and visiting Indo-Pacific navies compete in volleyball during the Exercise KAKADU 2026 sports day at the Cairns Esplanade Sports Precinct. Picture: Hugh Bohane

Team spirit

Aerial view of the Cairns Esplanade in 1960, well before the lagoon was constructed. Pictures: Supplied

Mudflats to city masterpiece

Allan Bunyan has launched Strong Foundation Support in Cairns, drawing on his lived experience of disability to support clients transitioning back into the community. Picture: Supplied

Experience drives service

Anne Ryan (left), pictured with her son Lochlain Cross, will walk 300 kilometres in March in memory of Lochlain to support veteran mental health through Soldier On’s March On challenge. Picture: Supplied

Mum marches on

Jason Klarwien chats about the impact of ‘Every Brilliant Thing’, before the show opened this week. Picture: Andree Stephens

Glimmering connections

While working as an artist for 18 years, Joshua Bonson, a Kala Lagaw Ya and Jawoyn visual artist based in Cairns, will make his CIAF debut in 2026 Art Fair Showcase. Picture: Supplied

Propelling culture forward

Author and science storyteller Cristy Burne will run a free creative writing workshop. Picture: Supplied

‘Creativity is a critical skill’

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