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Talent search opens
EMERGING country artists are invited to enter the Peter Blundell Memorial Talent Search, which returns to Great Keppel Island as part of the 2026 Sunset Sessions.
27 September, 2026
General News
FNQ’s shining finalists
SIXTEEN Tropical North Queensland businesses have been named finalists in the 2026 Queensland Tourism Awards,...
26 September, 2026
Local firms in the spotlight
A $400,000 move to cast more local businesses in film and television...
Fuel charges squeeze FNQ
AS fuel prices soar in the Far North, 30 business representatives have...
40th birthday for Just Kids
A CAIRNS early childhood education centre is preparing to celebrate four...
Entertainment
A party to remember
CAIRNS has celebrated its 150th anniversary with a bang on the Cairns Esplanade, featuring fireworks, entertainment...
26 September, 2026
CIAF program opens
EXPRESSIONS of interest for the 2027 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF)...
Display explores FATE
EMERGING artists will explore questions of fate, destiny and personal...
Cyclone movie premieres
COMMUNITIES across the Barron floodplain will come together next week to...
Community
Hoop’s safety fears
A FAR North Queensland jockey says he feared for his safety after receiving alleged threats through Facebook,...
25 September, 2026
Feds get involved
A FAR North Queensland disability care dispute has been escalated to the...
A mother’s plea
A FAR North Queensland mother is preparing to challenge a tribunal...
Alan turns 90 in fine fettle
VERY rarely do I write the ‘Goss’ with a story of a personal note, but...
Business
Google review attacks
A LARGE number of local businesses and organisations, including the Douglas Shire Council, have been hit with false...
20 August, 2026
Former CEO’s casino deal
FORMER Reef Casino Trust CEO and current director Allan Tan has...
Mazda’s electric zoom-zoom
TWO of Mazda’s most important new models have been unveiled in Cairns.
Braschs – from teen employee to owner
SOME businesses simply sell products. Others become part of a city’s...
Real Estate
Investors eye off city hotel
THE Mercure Cairns, a 75-key resort hotel in the city’s tourism precinct, is on the market via an expressions of...
30 July, 2026
Housing project opens
THE White Rock Estate opens its doors to the community tomorrow...
High performer
CAIRNS’ position as one of the best performing real estate markets in...
Housing perfect for old farm site
A CAIRNS southern regional councillor is calling for ideas for the...
Sport
Kids have a go at junior cricket
THE Port Douglas Muddies are looking to build the next generation of junior cricketers, hosting a successful ‘come...
26 September, 2026
Local News
Rangers in grand final win
MARLIN Coast Rangers capped off a memorable season by claiming the...
Local News
Tigers rule the jungle
NORTH Cairns Tigers are back-to-back winners in the AFL Cairns senior...
Local News
Netballers cross the ditch to compete in global event
THE Kenfrost Homes Marlin Coast netball academy team will take its game...
