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From left, St Andrew’s Catholic College student Josh Dragarski (year 12), Smithfield high student Annalise Turner (year 11) and Cairns high student Claudia Kurowski (year 11) at JCU Cairns Open Day 2025. Picture: Lizzie Vigar

Students consider uni life

HUNDREDS of high school students from across Far North Queensland descended on James Cook University’s Nguma-bada campus last week for the 2025 Cairns open day.

5 August, 2025

Michelle Whap (left) and Anna de Bosch (right) were among the winners at the inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Awards at Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. Picture: Lizzie Vigar

Cairns News

Recognising the finest

Queensland Agriculture Minister Trevor Perrett (left), Premier David Crisafulli, Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon, Cook MP David Kempton and Douglas Shire Council chief executive officer Scott Osman at the meeting with canegrowers in Mossman. Picture: Supplied

Mossman News

It’s as sweet as it gets

Cairns Toy Library founder and president Ailsa Horsburgh (left), guest volunteer and children’s author Lachlann Carter and long-time volunteer Grace Wildley at the toy library. Picture: Lizzie Vigar

Manunda News

Toy library means a lot to struggling families

Triple Paralympian Grant “Scooter” Patterson (left), para head coach Mel Tantrum and Cr Rob Pyne at Tobruk Memorial Pool, where the Australian Para Dolphins are holding a training camp ahead of the 2025 World Championships. Picture: Lizzie Vigar

Local News

Top para swimmers in camp

Taste Port Douglas chefs ham it up along Four Mile Beach at Port Douglas. Picture: Supplied

Port Douglas News

All go for tempting weekend

Young rural ambassador winner Mia Scomazzon (left) and runner up Ella Bellman.

Douglas Shire News

A colourful July in Douglas

Students watched a special performance of ‘Lighting the Dark’ at St Andrew’s Catholic College at Redlynch last week. Picture: Aaron Ashley/Tszar

Redlynch News

Show has special meaning

Real scientists will take the stage to deliver mind-blowing science, with a hilarious twist, at Cairns Festival. Picture: Supplied

Cairns News

Trading lab coats for laughs

Expect bold visuals, classic hits and an electric atmosphere when Hey DJ brings its ultimate throwback party to the stage. Picture: Supplied

Cairns News

Crank up the volume

Getting creative in Bank Lane are (from left) Melbourne street artist Katira (surname withheld), Cairns Mayor Amy Eden, local artist Naomi Evans and LucyLucy (surname withheld) also from Melbourne. Picture: Supplied

Cairns News

Colour lights up blank walls

A harpist performs under a canopy of lights during Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Under the Stars – one of many breathtaking concerts featured in the QSO’s 2025 regional tour. Picture: Supplied

Cairns News

One-off show for Far North

Vibrant cultural performances lit up the stage at the 2024 Cairns Indian Festival. Picture: Supplied

Cairns News

Indians celebrate their food and culture

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