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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 Marnie Awram in her studio with one of her works ahead of the emerging artist exhibition at Crate 59, Cairns.. Pictures: Supplied

Cairns News

Display explores FATE

A community co-design workshop mapping experiences of Cyclone Jasper and the recovery helped shape the themes and messages of the ‘Sharing Our Strength’ community film. Picture: Supplied

Stratford News

Cyclone movie premieres

Actors (from left) Angela Gould, Ayla White and Rebecca Martin play sisters Clare, Rhea and Lou in Cairns-produced comedy ‘Straight Outta Marriage’, opening at The Rondo Theatre on 1 October. Picture: Supplied

Edge Hill News

Infertility at crux of play

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

Cairns News

From East Germany to Cairns

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

Cairns News

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

Cairns News

Award-winning Aussie and international film festival

Rosi and Dave Jensen, winners of the 2025 murder mystery dinner best-dressed award. Picture: Supplied

Innisfail News

Step back in time at festival

The NicNak Shed fashion parade catwalk at the Pullman Port Doglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa raised $3000 for the town’s community service network. Picture: Sharon Richards

Port Douglas News

Second-hand never looked this good on the catwalk

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

Cairns News

Cairns Festival wraps up

Whitfield State School students are preparing for Disney’s ‘Dare to Dream Junior’, featuring 122 performers from prep to year 6 on 16–17 September 2026. Picture: Supplied

Whitfield News

Disney magic hits the stage

Teeny Tiny Stevies (from left) Sibylla Stephen, Bethany Stephen and Cliff Bowden perform live ahead of their Cairns show at the Tanks Arts Centre on 28 September. Picture: Brian Carr

Edge Hill News

Children’s music act is just a teeny tiny bit of fun

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

Cairns News

Tropics inspire artist’s work

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