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A Pyjama Angel with a child she is mentoring. Picture: Supplied

Become a Pyjama Angel

THE Pyjama Foundation is calling on the Cairns community to help brighten the future for children in foster care by becoming Pyjama Angels – volunteer mentors who provide learning

27 October, 2025

Pine Ridge Retreat, which features cantilevers over the ridge to maximise the views of Lake Barrine, won Ash Moseley Homes the HIA Cairns home of the year for 2025. Picture: Supplied

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Stunning home of year

Anita Veivers (left) and Andrea Obeyesekere of Centacare FNQ and Aidan Coate of School Savvy celebrate 10 years of the school program. Picture: Hugh Bohane

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Program gives school kids dignity

Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre is one of many Indigenous tourism experiences in the Far North which are benefitting in the rebounding international tourism market. Picture: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

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Tourists living ‘dream’

A public hearing has been held in Cains to discuss e-scooter safety issues. Picture: iStock

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E-scooter public hearing

Bedarra Island Resort has stunning beaches and rainforest-covered hills. Pictures: Supplied

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Island of tropical bliss

Pippa Plant, a year 6 student at Cairns Distance Education, has been nominated for the prestigious Fred Hollows Humanity Award. Picture: Supplied

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‘Shining light’ schoolgirl

FNQ Volunteers president Annette Sheppard believes the sector will be greatly improved after a government inquiry. Picture: Supplied

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Ways to help vollies thrive

Tropic Wings are using a fully-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz to take guests on exclusive tours of the Far North in what is believed to be a first in the region. Picture: The CaPTA Group

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Eco-tours an electric ‘buzz’

Drag queens will feature prominently in the Cairns Pride Festival. Picture: Facebook

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Three weeks of pride

Families are being urged to check the Cairns Regional Council website to get ready for the upcoming wet and storm season. Picture: Queensland Government

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Get ready now

Local guide David Mead urges people to take part in the Aussie Bird Count. Picture: Supplied

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Get hooked on twitching

Tourists enjoy the Cairns Lagoon as their spending has reached a record $1.2 billion in the Far North. Picture: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

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Overseas visitor spending reaches record $12bn

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