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CIAF 2026 Art Fair Showcase featuring works by Jimmy K. Thaiday (foreground). Picture: Supplied

CIAF program opens

EXPRESSIONS of interest for the 2027 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) are now open, inviting Queensland First Nations artists, artisans, musicians, dancers and other creative

21 September, 2026

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FATE Collective artist Carlie Johnson displays one of her works in her studio ahead of the exhibition at Crate 59, Cairns. Pictures: Supplied

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Display explores FATE

Publisher Dr Juliet Lachemeier (left) with Cairns author Katrin Costa and her new book 'The Girl in the Purple Jacket'. Picture: Supplied

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From East Germany to Cairns

John Blunt raises the crown during a Killer Queen performance. Picture: Supplied

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Queen tribute ‘one of best’

The Travelling Film Festival returns to Cairns from 6-9 November with a program of Australian and international films. Picture: Supplied

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Award-winning Aussie and international film festival

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

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Sawmillers making the cut

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

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Actor joins fundraise campaign

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

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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

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Tropics inspire artist’s work

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

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Remembering those who have kept the peace

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

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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

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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

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