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Logs for export to Egypt being handled by crane at Cairns wharf. Pictures: Cairns Historical Society and Museum

Sawmillers making the cut

WILLIAM Ingham erected the first sawmill at Cairns in May 1877.

17 September, 2026

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Nepalese film star Rajesh Hamal is welcomed to Cairns. Pictured from left: Tejman Monger, President of the Cairns Bhutanese Community; Rojina Banskota; Subash Chetry, President of GOPIO Cairns Inc.; Mukti Gurung, owner of Himalayan Gurkhas Restaurant; Rajesh Hamal; Shanti Ghaley; Hom Pyashi, founder of 8848 Momo House; Gokarna Dhungana and Arun Paul Thomas, owner of Damie Tours. Picture: Supplied

Actor joins fundraise campaign

Performers take centre stage during One Hour Wedding as part of the 2026 Cairns Festival. Picture: Supplied

Cairns Festival wraps up

Artist and jewellery maker Julie Blyfield in her studio. Her latest exhibition ‘JamFactory ICON: Julie Blyfield, Chasing a Passion’ was inspired by the Daintree rainforest and Great Barrier Reef. Picture: Supplied

Tropics inspire artist’s work

Australian peacekeepers will be honoured at a service near the Cairns Cenotaph on Monday 14 September. Picture: RSL

Remembering those who have kept the peace

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Model Gillyba Ambrum (left) and designer Nicole Enoch-Chatfield, whose Saltwoven collection will be showcased at Indigenous New York Fashion Week. Picture: Cristina Bevilacqua

Talent on show in NYC

WOW lead ambassador Talicia Minniecon is participating in the festival in Cairns this week, based at the Bulmba-ja Arts Centre. Picture: WOW Festival

Event has WOW factor

Australian Red Cross Cairns staff outside their Grove St centre (from left) Queensland director Collin Sivalingum, team leader Kylie Wood and reception and bookings staff Leila Holden and Alanah Buchanan. Picture: Hugh Bohane

Where to now?

Artist impressions of the new Cock and Bull Tavern planned for the former Reject Shop in Florence St and next to Bob’s Bulk Booze. Planning documents have been lodged with Cairns Regional Council to relocate the pub from its Grove St site which will be compulsorily acquired by Queensland Health for the $1 billion expansion of Cairns Hospital. Pictures: Myriad Design

Plans reveal pub’s new site

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Southside Comets Football Club has been given $32,000 for a CCTV security system. Picture: Facebook

Grants to upgrade security

Anzac Park at Cairns Esplanade in 1934. Pictures: Cairns Historical Society and Museum

Gardens grow alongside city

Vika & Linda will perform at Tanks in Cairns on 18 September as part of their Where Do You Come From? Australian tour. Picture: Mushroom Creative House/Brian Purnell.

Sister act back at Tanks

Young performers take to the drums during the Cairns Festival parade, as community and cultural groups brought colour, music and performance to the streets. Picture: Hugh Bohane

Thousands enjoy festival’s fun and games

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