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Veteran Donald Albert Thompson salutes at Farnorah War Veterans Home. Picture: Hugh Bohane

Plaque means a lot

A NEW commemorative plaque has been installed at Farnorah War Veterans Home in Westcourt, ahead of ANZAC Day 2026.

21 April, 2026

Auxiliary firefighters (from left) Dylan Purchase, Ryan Drury, Vicki Orr and Tyler Orr at Cairns Fire Station. Picture: Supplied

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Four newbies fire up

Cazalys staffers (from left) Ciaran Madden, Natalia Marty, Vikki Mitchell and Meika Betts-Colefax celebrate the $2.9m keno win. Picture: Cazalys

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New year’s $3m keno win at Cazalys

An artist’s impression of the Ascot Avenue housing complex at Westcourt. Picture: Supplied

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Boost to social housing

Organiser Mark Schmitt (centre) with volunteers preparing for the 10th annual Christmas lunch aiming to bring elderly residents together for a festive community celebration. Picture: Supplied

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Senior’s special lunch

A render of what the Access Community Housing tower of 80 units at Westcourt could look like. Picture: Humac Group

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Tower brings hope

Mobile barber Jerome Idi with his modified horse trailer. Picture: Supplied

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Barber cut above rest

DFO gallery roster co-ordinator Marge Foley (left), Cairns Art Society member Heidi Fisher and DFO gallery co-ordinator Janice O’Neill with a selection of small artworks from the Art of Small Things exhibition, some priced under $100. Picture: Hugh Bohane

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Festive art just $100

Rotarian Mike Woods, Lui Garozzo of the Italian Festival and Rotarian Michael Schramm with the festival donation. Picture: Hugh Bohane

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Rotarians recipients of Italian Festival coffee fundraiser

AFL Cape York House Foundation auction winner Damien Ingram (left) receives the keys to his new Toyota Prado from Pacific Toyota general manager Derek Constable. Picture: Supplied

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Students get more help

Veteran drag queen Vicki Vegas is set for one-night only at Cazalys. Picture: Supplied

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Hilarity is her second name

Vinnies Queensland FNQ executive director David Monaghan (left), AFL Cairns and event ambassador Craig Lees and Member for Leichhardt Matt Smith at the sleepout at Cazalys Stadium. Picture: Supplied

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Sleeping rough’s payday

Cairns Meals on Wheels chief executive officer Chris Van Dorssen is excited that their new purpose-built facility in Gatton St, Westcourt, will start operations at the end of the month. Picture: Nick Dalton

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