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Appeal to save fig tree
A WEEPING fig tree which has caused significant damage, including to the historic St John’s Anglican Church in the centre of Cairns, is to be axed despite the protests of
12 December, 2025
General News
Cultural fair backed ‘til 2030
Council providing nearly $1m cash and in-kind support for CIAF over four years
8 December, 2025
Council’s TC Jasper shame
Disciplinary action possible after damning Queensland Audit Office report
Future of Douglas Gazette
THE Douglas Gazette will cease as a standalone publication with the last...
Timely facelift for St Mary’s
ST Mary’s ‘by the sea’ Church now sits in an idyllic spot on the...
Entertainment
Artist blooms at beach
MAYHEM at Machans café at Machans Beach has hosted the opening of ‘Blossom’, a new exhibition by local artist Marita...
7 December, 2025
Exploring pivotal mine
Mercy Place Cairns residents visit crucial Mt Carbine tungsten site
Book details city’s pioneers
Author publishes yarns about 50 years of Cairns’ entrepreneurs and...
In national focus
FORMER Innisfail high school teacher Greg Bourke is taking readers deep...
Community
Toddler needs special van
A SPIRITED community fundraising effort has been launched to help secure a wheelchair-accessible van for Cairns...
10 December, 2025
Cancer hub’s push for cash
Mayor meets top federal health official
Upgrades for crucial town halls
SIX community halls are to be upgraded as part of key election...
Barber cut above rest
Hairstylist, 20, brings his innovative mobile business to customers
Business
Savour tasty spices of life
Tia’s Cafe dishes up best Thai cuisine at good prices and handy location
11 December, 2025
New cat lifts Reef itineraries
THANKFULLY, those dark days of the ‘COVID era’ are a far distant memory...
At 80, Mal’s still at work
Pharmacist’s love of job and folk
Tourists get lowdown on Reef before taking the plunge
PASSENGERS onboard Pure Snorkelling Adventures are getting a 30-minute...
Real Estate
7-Eleven opens two additional outlets
TWO more 7-Eleven Australia stores are opening in Cairns to total three in the city – with more to come.
11 December, 2025
Driven to succeed
Couple brings fresh and collaborative approach to real estate
Local News
First home buyers rivalry
AUSTRALIA’S first home buyer market is a fascinating and influential...
Hot competition
A HIGH-performing Far North Queensland storage facility near Cairns...
Sport
Bucking great times ahead
Professional bull riding series unveils packed, thrilling calendar for year ahead
7 December, 2025
Body Fit event to return
THE stunning waterfront and tropical lifestyle of Cairns have made a...
Stars join Edge Hill
MARLIN Coast Rangers FC stars Calum Smith and Gerardo Balart have joined...
Bodybuilder top of class
Hard work and strict diet pay off
