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Grants boost for Douglas groups
A LIFE-saving defibrillator for local tennis players and a program to reduce unplanned pet pregnancies are among the projects funded in Port Douglas Shire Council’s latest
18 March, 2026
General News
Backing the black dog ride
THE Cairns community is being encouraged to get behind the local arm of the Black Dog Ride fundraiser by registering...
17 March, 2026
Cairns bus driver among state’s best
A CAIRNS bus driver has been named a finalist in the 2025 Queensland Bus...
Councillors’ halfway hopes
CAIRNS Regional Council councillors have shared their reflections on...
New device reduces women’s major surgical procedures
A NEW women’s health outpatient service in Cairns will reduce the need...
Entertainment
Cairns Oasis wins honours
A CAIRNS hostel has been recognised among the world’s best after winning multiple awards in the 2026 HOSCARs...
15 March, 2026
A new style for Crosby
FAR North Queensland country artist Victoria Crosby has released a new...
A salute to Rod Stewart
A ROD Stewart tribute show featuring UK vocalist Shaun J. Marshall will...
Spotlight on filmmakers
SCREEN Queensland’s screen practitioners’ forum, In the Frame, Far North...
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
BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’ of ‘26
AS BMW’s rolls out its ‘Neue Klasse’ design – a specific electric vehicle platform, the team at Westco BMW has a...
24 February, 2026
Daisy driven by care and patience
FOR Sukhvinda (Sukhi) Singh, Driving Miss Daisy Cairns Northern Beaches...
Be clear and calm this year
CAIRNS psychosomatic therapist and holistic healing practitioner Lauren...
Reef Casino profits increase
THE owner of the Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns has reported an estimated...
Real Estate
Real estate coup
ONE of Far North Queensland’s most accomplished real estate professionals has been appointed head of sales at...
12 March, 2026
$11m expansion of in-demand Tully nursing home
RESIDENTIAL aged care places in Tully have received a much-needed boost,...
Caring for assets differently
GLOBAL engineering and project management group XBURO has launched XBURO...
Renting out rooms
THE Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has thrown its support...
Sport
Sharks hungry for 2026
THE Mossman Sharks are preparing themselves for another big season as they seek redemption from the 2025 season.
16 March, 2026
Local News
Crocs ready
THE Port Douglas Crocs side are in full preparation as the round one...
Local News
New young tennis talent
YOUNG tennis players in Cairns are stepping onto the competitive stage...
Local News
Czencz named club captain
CAIRNS Surf Life Saving Club has appointed James Czencz as Club Captain...
