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Codes give plenty of action
Rugby league ROUND seven of the Cairns District Rugby League delivered another entertaining weekend of action across the women’s, reserve grade and A-grade competitions, with
22 May, 2026
General News
Alarm over croc taunts
A KEY crocodile advocacy group has taken a swipe at those responsible for the latest incident involving ‘Clyde’ the...
22 May, 2026
Pink is Benjamin’s theme
A CAIRNS man known for his bright pink moustache and matching outfits is...
Tourism boss quits
THE businessman credited with turning around tourism marketing efforts...
News – whether liked or not
THE story of media in Cairns is one of advocacy, rivalry and community...
Entertainment
Tribute to Sir Elton John
A TRIBUTE to Sir Elton John will take over BAR36 at The Reef Hotel Casino later this month as part of the venue’s...
17 May, 2026
Playlunch sex-ed ‘talks’
AUSSIE bogan-funk outfit Playlunch will bring its ‘sex ed’ regional tour...
Book launched
THE Cairns Historical Society’s new publication ‘Cairns: A Tropical Town...
Stories told with art for 30 years
FOR 30 years, Cairns artist Norman Miller has used art to tell stories,...
Community
Teacher to take on world stage
BENTLEY Park College teacher Abigail Trabado will represent Australia at the Mrs International World 2026 pageant in...
13 March, 2026
Army leader was ‘a giant’
TRIBUTES have poured in for a former Australian Army leader described as...
‘Just luck’ to turn 100
STAYING social, maintaining connections and a ‘bit of good luck” has...
Business figure honoured at wake
FORMER Cairns businessman and philanthropist John O’Brien has been...
Business
Pub with plenty of cheer
A HUSBAND-and-wife team is breathing life into the historic Aloomba Hotel, about a 30 minute drive south of Cairns.
16 May, 2026
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...
It’s game over
EMPIRE Alternacade and Events Cairns has closed its doors and will...
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
Swimmers champion Far North
CAIRNS Mudcrabs Masters Swimming Club members have returned from the National Championships in Brisbane with medals...
18 May, 2026
Local News
JCU Mariners continue their winning form
THE 2026 FNQ Rugby season has found some serious form in both divisions...
Local News
Nate’s boxing his way up
UP-and-coming boxer Nate Martenelli reached the finals at this year’s NQ...
Local News
Top player out after serious knee injury
EDGE Hill United has confirmed senior player Lewis Marano sustained a...
