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Region’s future leaders
MORE than 2000 young people have had their say in shaping the next generation of local leaders.
21 October, 2025
General News
Nominate our best citizens
DO you know someone who makes Cairns a better place to live? Now’s your chance to celebrate them.
20 October, 2025
Island of tropical bliss
THE iconic Bedarra Island Resort and adjoining Hideaway parcel, renowned...
New medical scanners
CAIRNS South Health Facility is to receive an MRI (Magnetic Resonance...
Traumatic dog attacks
TWO Cairns residents have been left traumatised and seriously injured in...
Entertainment
Savannah in Round ‘best ever’
MORE than 32,000 people poured through the gates over four unforgettable days at Savannah in the Round 2025, marking...
18 October, 2025
Children’s art workshops
CAIRNS Art Gallery is inviting young artists of all ages to explore...
Sneaky dance moves
DANCE icons Sneaky Sound System are set to light up Cairns Showgrounds...
Dead rising to occasion
CAIRNS is set for a spine-tingling and music-packed celebration this...
Community
Life is paradise after 50 years of loving wedded bliss
PORT Douglas locals Sandra and Graeme Pimlott have just celebrated 50 years of marriage.
15 October, 2025
Calm and compassionate
BABINDA-based Dr Carolyn Belonogoff has been named the 2025 Queensland...
Don’t ignore the deaf
THE local deaf community has highlighted its challenges at a gathering...
Eighty years of entertaining
THE ‘Goss’ has covered a number of milestone events over the last year,...
Business
Decade of quality and service
AZTEC Security Screens are celebrating 10 years with Cliff and Lorraine Bailey behind a decade of protecting Cairns...
15 October, 2025
Protecting homes top priority
HOME security is front of mind for many Cairns residents and Aztec...
Eco-tours an electric ‘buzz’
NEW private exclusive tours have been launched by Tropic Wings using an...
Best practice in spotlight
THE Cairns Chamber of Commerce has announced dozens of finalists for the...
Real Estate
Local News
On-market sales have the edge
THE choice between selling off- market and selling on-market with a...
Soaring price tag
A GROUP of mainly cashed-up farmers has bought the tallest and most...
AMALFI | Smithfield
Inspired by the natural rugged beauty of the Amalfi coastline combined...
Sport
Douglas Shire teen athlete’s passion is track and field
FOR Dylan Saunders, running is more than just a sport, it’s a source of joy, pride and personal growth.
19 October, 2025
Local News
Team sport spiking interest
CAIRNS Volleyball is celebrating a significant win after its men’s team...
Local News
Locals aim to control the ‘T’
CAIRNS is serving up a world-class sporting spectacle this week, with...
Local News
Tight matches herald start of summer’s top class cricket
IT was a weekend of tight contests and standout performances in Cairns...