Latest News

Strumming to own beat
AUSTRALIAN fingerstyle guitarist Elias Bartholomeo will perform in Cairns this month as part of a national tour spanning Queensland.
23 May, 2026
General News
Vale ‘Dr Feelgood’
MUCH-loved Port Douglas GP Dr John Archer has died suddenly, aged 75.
22 May, 2026
Alarm over croc taunts
A KEY crocodile advocacy group has taken a swipe at those responsible...
Pink is Benjamin’s theme
A CAIRNS man known for his bright pink moustache and matching outfits is...
Tourism boss quits
THE businessman credited with turning around tourism marketing efforts...
Entertainment
Let’s get partying
PORT Douglas Carnivale officially kicks off on Friday 22 May, with The Longest Lunch at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort...
22 May, 2026
‘Tropical Spectrum’ opens
THE Douglas Arts Studio Gallery’s latest exhibition, ‘Tropical...
Tribute to Sir Elton John
A TRIBUTE to Sir Elton John will take over BAR36 at The Reef Hotel...
Playlunch sex-ed ‘talks’
AUSSIE bogan-funk outfit Playlunch will bring its ‘sex ed’ regional tour...
Community
Teacher to take on world stage
BENTLEY Park College teacher Abigail Trabado will represent Australia at the Mrs International World 2026 pageant in...
13 March, 2026
Army leader was ‘a giant’
TRIBUTES have poured in for a former Australian Army leader described as...
‘Just luck’ to turn 100
STAYING social, maintaining connections and a ‘bit of good luck” has...
Business figure honoured at wake
FORMER Cairns businessman and philanthropist John O’Brien has been...
Business
Pub with plenty of cheer
A HUSBAND-and-wife team is breathing life into the historic Aloomba Hotel, about a 30 minute drive south of Cairns.
16 May, 2026
Cairns Hardware marks 50 years
CAIRNS Hardware has been part of the North Queensland community for more...
Service drives success
CAIRNS is only one of four cities throughout Australia which have...
It’s game over
EMPIRE Alternacade and Events Cairns has closed its doors and will...
Real Estate
Know your buying capacity
PROPERTY investors in Cairns are being urged to look beyond bank borrowing limits and carefully assess their own...
21 May, 2026
Firms combine
POWERHOUSE Property owners Kate Fern, Meaghan Confait and Michele...
Twin towers
TWIN six-storey towers, which are above the norm, have been approved at...
Good value drawcard
FIRST home buyers are setting up home in more affordable suburbs such as...
Sport
Pride up to fifth after beating Clydesdales
NORTHERN Pride have moved into fifth position on the Hostplus Cup ladder after a 40-12 win over the Clydesdales at...
22 May, 2026
Local News
Codes give plenty of action
Rugby league ROUND seven of the Cairns District Rugby League delivered...
Local News
Swimmers champion Far North
CAIRNS Mudcrabs Masters Swimming Club members have returned from the...
Local News
JCU Mariners continue their winning form
THE 2026 FNQ Rugby season has found some serious form in both divisions...







