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Travellers Oasis in Cairns has won three honours in the 2026 Hostelworld HOSCAR awards, including Best Small Hostel in Oceania and Most Popular Hostel in Cairns. Picture: Gabe Thallon

Cairns Oasis wins honours

A CAIRNS hostel has been recognised among the world’s best after winning multiple awards in the 2026 HOSCARs announced by Hostelworld.

15 March, 2026

UK vocalist Shaun J. Marshall performs Rod Stewart hits during The Rod Stewart Show – The Maggie May Tour, coming to Cairns Performing Arts Centre. Picture: Supplied

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A salute to Rod Stewart

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

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Future change makers

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

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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

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Teacher to take on world stage

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

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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

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‘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

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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

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Team spirit

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

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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

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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

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Mum marches on

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

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Glimmering connections

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