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Women’s sport in focus
THE power of women in sport will be under the spotlight this weekend with ‘Her Sport, Her Future’ – a dynamic fundraising event coming to CPAC dedicated to championing women and
17 May, 2025
General News
Making leisure on the water more accessible
LEADING accessible sporting provider Sailability Cairns is making waves in the community, with participants and...
17 May, 2025
Iconic event in peril
THIS year’s iconic Great Pyramid Race could be the last if organisers...
Little ant, but a big problem
THE electric ant issue has been covered before in the ‘Goss’ and, while...
Getting ready for Shire’s ball
THE Mossman Show Ball is being revived after decades in hiatus.
Entertainment
Touch of magic to wow
CAIRNS people got a taste of Port Douglas Carnivale earlier this week when Maho Magic Bar magicians took over the...
16 May, 2025
Inspiring children’s festival
CAIRNS will be bursting with colour, creativity and curiosity when the...
Author makes special visit
AUSTRALIAN Children’s Laureate and best-selling beloved children’s...
Suburb strikes a chord
THE charming suburb of Stratford is set to come alive with music on...
Community
Let the good times roll
CAIRNS residents are joining their Tablelands’ counterparts today (Friday, May 9), as nearly 50 teams from across Far...
9 May, 2025
Summer’s vision inspires
LOCAL Trinity Anglican School student and year 6 leader Summer Adams has...
His 40 years behind the mic
IN over four years of producing the weekly Gazza’s Goss column, I’ve...
It is a laughing matter
MAKING people laugh for 30 minutes at Mission Beach on Sunday is the aim...
Business
CX-60 gets price cuts plus suspension modifications
MAZDA has slashed up to $10,560 from its CX-60 luxury SUV with the introduction of a new entry-level variant, as well...
15 May, 2025
Honouring small business
THE Cassowary Coast is celebrating Queensland Small Business Month in...
New power option for region
CAIRNS electricity consumers have at long last a second provider to...
Supercar lovers set to rev up
FAR North Queenslanders will have the opportunity to drive the world’s...
Real Estate
Live next to Four Mile Beach
ENJOY a soothing sensory overload from this modern, ground floor, beachfront apartment where you can see, hear and...
9 May, 2025
Rainforest acreage for $2.5m
A LANDMARK 8ha (19 acre) parcel of land, once earmarked for...
Luxury, space and serenity
SETTLED in the heart of the breathtaking Shannonvale Valley, this...
New ID law baffles managers
THE Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is strongly opposing the...
Sport
Local News
Pride stalking Bears
IT’S one step forward and two steps back for Northern Pride, despite...
Local News
Launch pad for fresh talent
THE next generation of world champion mountain bikers could emerge from...
Local News
Kym in box seat at Pride
NORTHERN Pride Rugby League Club has appointed its first chairwoman Kym...