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Return to Country fails
CAIRNS regional councillor Matthew Tickner is calling for a “serious overhaul” of a failed return to Country scheme that has become a blight on the streets and parks of the city.
31 October, 2026
General News
Poppies for day of special meaning
HUNDREDS of handcrafted poppies will transform Earlville Shopping Town into a growing ‘field of remembrance’,...
30 October, 2026
Homelessness searches put human stories in focus
GOOGLE Trends data shows Queenslanders are searching for answers on...
VIP dame older than school
ST RITA’S Catholic Primary School in Babinda culminated a remarkable...
Babinda’s year 12 graduates glow
BABINDA State School’s calendar reached its glittering peak earlier this...
Entertainment
Last minute show to Love
HAWAIIAN singer-songwriter Mike Love will make his Cairns debut with an intimate, one-night-only performance at...
30 October, 2026
Crane set to ‘rock you’
QUEEN tribute performer Thomas Crane will bring his Bohemian Rhapsody...
Trio of musos in popular CBD gig
MUSIC lovers are in for a weekend of live performances and road stories,...
Waking up to body clock
CAIRNS author and science educator Lorraine Lawson (below) is...
Community
Lily saved lives
A BRAVE little Yorkshire terrier, who saved her owner's life in a devastating fire in Cairns, has been honoured with...
30 October, 2026
In memory of ‘Tinman’
THE Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation has been named the official...
Hoop’s safety fears
A FAR North Queensland jockey says he feared for his safety after...
Feds get involved
A FAR North Queensland disability care dispute has been escalated to the...
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
Thrilling finishes in latest round of cricket matches
IT was another action-packed round of local cricket, with thrilling finishes, commanding victories and some...
30 October, 2026
Local News
Douglas Heat comp brings 2026 season to close
THE Douglas Heats have wrapped up their final home tournament of the...
Local News
Italy wards off Sharks’ attack
THE Mossman Sharks have enjoyed a massive weekend of rugby league,...
Local News
Soccer clubs’ superb victory
THE state’s soccer clubs, including those in Cairns, Innisfail and the...
