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Splash park wins eminent award
LESS than a year after its official opening, the Port Douglas splash park has been crowned Queensland’s best new major play space, taking out a prestigious parks and leisure
20 August, 2026
General News
Tribute to Shire ‘river man’
BRUCE Belcher was one individual who certainly loved his job.
19 August, 2026
Why city draws VIP guests
OVER the years, Cairns has welcomed royalty, political leaders...
Long lunch for Legacy building
FNQ Legacy will bring its annual Legacy Week celebrations into the 2026...
Mountain bike plan right on track
A $15.5 million masterplan will add 62 kilometres of new trails to total...
Entertainment
Savannah photo invitation
EVER dreamed of photographing one of Australia’s biggest music festivals?
17 August, 2026
Legends’ greatest hits
CAIRNS audiences will be taken through the music of Fleetwood Mac,...
R&B artist on The Voice
AUSTRALIAN R&B singer, songwriter and performer Bertie Anderson is...
Singer shares ‘True Colours’
RECORDING artist Justin Wellington will take to the stage at BAR36, The...
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
Sisters soar to national finals in January 2027
TWO young Stratford aerialists have secured places at the 2027 Bend the Air National Finals after strong performances...
17 August, 2026
Local News
Dominant Roos in finals win
KANGAROOS have capped off an outstanding finals series in style,...
Local News
Stern tests for players
CUTTERS confident against Hawks, Lions have challenge vs Tigers.
Local News
Pride in final three games of season
NORTHERN Pride will return to Barlow Park this Saturday to face the...
