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The simulator in operation at the TAFE Queensland Great Barrier Reef International Marine College. Picture: Supplied

Australia’s leading marine show

THE Cairns Maritime Careers Expo 2025 will focus on opportunities to resolve labour and skills shortages that continue to challenge regional Australia,

4 November, 2025

State school students (from left) Port Douglas, Whitfield and Trinity Beach campuses presented their environmental projects to Cairns Regional Council last week. Absent: White Rock. Picture: Cairns Regional Council

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Kids making ‘green’ impact

Wholesale Paint Group’s delivery driver Sam Evans (left) and store manager John Gregory Riordan are delighted the business has reopened next door to the fire-ravaged site. Picture: Hugh Bohane

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Rising from the ashes

Portsmith's Wholesale Paint Group Warehouse was torched on Monday. Picture: Hugh Bohane Updated

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Firm rising from ashes

The city of Cairns has benefited from $463 million in direct spending by the regional council. Picture: Ports North

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Council’s $463m spend up

Cairns Regional Council is unsure how to replace the fire-damaged Bedminster waste processing plant. Picture: Cairns Regional Council

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Region’s rubbish quandary

Motorist Michael Brumby in the almost empty dedicated hospital car parks in Bunda St. Picture: Nick Dalton

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Corporate staff use carpark

Barron River MP Bree James (left) and Mulgrave MP Terry James announce the domestic violence reforms. Picture: Hugh Bohane

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Support for DV victims

MPs Bree James (left) and Terry James, NorthWatch Technologies director Peter Jarvis and Simon Booth of the department of environment. Picture: Hugh Bohane

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World-first hi-tech crocodile detection system

Holly McBride

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Personnel director for council

Dr Mark Davey (right) is the new planning growth and sustainability director for Cairns Regional Council.

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Kiwi planning director

Mayor Amy Eden. Pictures: Cairns Regional Council

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‘Bickering’ over crumbs

The Cairns Water Security Stage 1 project will draw $260.1 million from this year's Cairns Regional Council budget. Picture: Cairns Regional Council

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It’s back to basics in budget

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