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Free green waste disposal
RESIDENTS are encouraged to make the most of Cairns Region Council’s upcoming free green waste disposal period while supporting a charity that helps local families facing cancer.
14 August, 2026
General News
Rock pool push
HOLLOWAYS Beach residents have launched a campaign for a safe swimming rock pool in the seaside suburb.
14 August, 2026
Fettas – more than just Greek dining
WALKING down Grafton Street, the rich aroma of slow-roasted lamb, lemon...
High rise with tropical vibes
TOWNSVILLE-based Swanland Group wants to build a 14-storey residential...
Call for more government funding for complexion treatment
A MAJOR new study reveals the hundreds of thousands of skin cancer...
Entertainment
Show not a normal musical
CAIRNS Choral Society’s Time Step is a musical within a musical that knows exactly how ridiculous musical theatre can...
14 August, 2026
Japan Bon Dance Festival returns to Fogarty Park
CAIRNS will come alive with Japanese food, music and dancing this...
Savannah’s extra acts
SAVANNAH in the Round has unveiled a third wave of artists for its 2026...
Reef-inspired book studies
AWARD-winning Australian children’s author Andrea Rowe will visit Cairns...
Community
Veteran’s 100th birthday
ONE of Cairns’ few remaining World War II veterans has celebrated her 100th birthday.
11 August, 2026
Standing room only for Max
IT was standing room only, with at least 800 people gathering at St...
Vale, the 'queen' of real estate
THE ‘queen of Cairns real estate’ – Yvonne Marie Rowlands – has been...
‘Slapsy’ lived life to the Max
THE sudden death of popular former Cairns regional councillor, sports...
Business
Former CEO’s casino deal
FORMER Reef Casino Trust CEO and current director Allan Tan has offloaded more than $300,000 worth of units in the...
14 August, 2026
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...
Thank Guinness, it’s Friday
A NEW Irish bar has opened in the heart of Cairns, with Murphy’s Pub...
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
Old legs, young hearts in over-45s game
IF football is a game of skill, passion and determination, then the over-45s Moriconi/Bomben Cup had all three in...
10 August, 2026
Local News
Golden clash of sports stars
SOME of Australia’s greatest sporting stars are set to swap codes when...
Local News
Lions defeat Bulls 2-1 in Italian Festival match
LEICHHARDT Lions produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat Mareeba...
Couple win Great Pyramid Race in event-first
A SUPER fit couple have created history by winning the men’s and women’s...
