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Other crops on program
TWO local agronomy projects have received a $300,000 boost to help shore up the future of agriculture in Far North Queensland after the local collapse of sugar cane when the
11 June, 2026
General News
Answer the Daintree’s call
A NEW destination campaign has been launched to drive visitation, overnight stays and local support for the Daintree...
10 June, 2026
Crucial centre looks ahead
THE Port Douglas Community Service Network, since its beginnings in...
A centenary of leading
CAIRNS Girl Guide District has celebrated 100 years of guiding, bringing...
Tourism is lifeblood of city
TOURISM in Cairns evolved from steamer and rail visits in the 19th...
Entertainment
Reggae, dub, funk mix
EARTHKIN will bring its signature blend of dub reggae, roots music and psychedelic soundscapes to Elixir Music House...
6 June, 2026
Britishmania to invade city
A TRIBUTE show celebrating some of Britain’s biggest music acts of the...
Elders Lounge at CIAF
A DEDICATED Elders Lounge will be introduced at the Cairns Indigenous...
One-of-a kind at beach
ONE of Far North Queensland’s longest-running community events will...
Community
How to celebrate everything we love about QLD
QUEENSLANDERS across the state are encouraged to mark QLD Day on 6 June in their own way – from backyard BBQs and...
3 June, 2026
Queensland News, Far North News
Celebrating incredible people who make our State great
THE QLD Day Awards shine a spotlight on the Queenslanders who go above...
Queensland News, Far North News
QLD Day Ambassadors: familiar faces of Queensland pride
MEET some of this year’s QLD Day ambassadors, championing the essence...
Grand dames
FOUR women at Pyramid Residential Care Centre are celebrating a combined...
Business
Pub with plenty of cheer
A HUSBAND-and-wife team is breathing life into the historic Aloomba...
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...
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
Dragons breathe fire on desperate Lions
THE Port Douglas Dragons delivered a commanding performance on the weekend, cruising to an 8-3 victory over...
7 June, 2026
Local News
‘World’ wins beach soccer
WORLD Cup Football fever has come to Port Douglas and, while we await...
Local News
CrossFit athlete’s victory
TULLY adaptive athlete Dylan Crema has claimed victory at one of...
Local News
Strong start to season
IT was a weekend to remember for Cairns basketball fans as both the...








