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Game on – AFL grand finals
IT‘S an absolutely huge weekend in the Far North, as the Hawks women annual trip to their Northern Nest coincides with grand final weekend, as they entertain reigning premiers
18 September, 2026
General News
Scouts celebrate 40th birthday
THE Northern Beaches Scout Group is inviting the local community to join in celebrating 40 years of the organisation.
18 September, 2026
Iconic harvest festival shines brightly on cue
A FEW passing showers failed to dampen the spirits of thousands who...
Residents oppose waste plant
RESIDENTS from several northern Cairns suburbs have formed a new...
How sweet it is
GORDONVALE could be the new home of the Australian Sugar Heritage...
Entertainment
Second-hand never looked this good on the catwalk
MORE than 100 people have supported the 15th running of the popular NicNak Shed fashion parade at the Pullman Port...
14 September, 2026
Cairns Festival wraps up
ALMOST 20,000 people turned out for Carnival on Collins as the 64th...
Disney magic hits the stage
WHITFIELD State School will bring 122 young performers to the stage this...
Children’s music act is just a teeny tiny bit of fun
ARIA-winning children’s music act Teeny Tiny Stevies will bring songs,...
Community
Feds get involved
A FAR North Queensland disability care dispute has been escalated to the highest levels of the federal government as...
11 September, 2026
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...
Students ‘rock the chop’
MORE than half of the Trinity Anglican School (TAS) Year 12 cohort got...
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
Top awards for Leprechauns
INNISFAIL Leprechauns star Aaron Jolley capped off a memorable year by claiming the coveted Far North Queensland...
14 September, 2026
Local News
School riders very competitive
YOUNG mountain bike riders from across the Cairns Region continue to...
Local News
Run exceeds expectations
MORE than 1000 runners than last year to total 2500 runners lined Four...
Local News
Dogs chasing double glory
PRELIMS: Centrals versus Cutters in women’s and they take on Crocs in...
