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Premier island festival
KAPU Fest is returning to Cairns with four events over three nights, from 21 to 24 October 2026, bringing live music, culture and community celebrations to two city venues.
17 October, 2026
General News
Disaster grants backflip
PROPOSED cuts to disaster funding that would have cost the Far North “hundreds of millions” in relief have been...
17 October, 2026
$1.5m footpaths program
MANUNDA is to get the lion’s share in this year’s $1.5 million new...
Jockey president poll put on hold
THE election of a new Cairns Jockey Club president has been postponed...
Flood fears
TWO Edge Hill households fear more floods this wet season because of...
Entertainment
Big chillout in Motown
THE sounds of Motown will take centre stage in Cairns this month, as ‘The Big Chillout: Motown Spectacular’ brings...
17 October, 2026
Revival for Katchafire
NEW ZEALAND reggae group Katchafire (right) will return to Cairns this...
Book targets deaf children
A STRONG turn-out from Far North Queensland’s deaf community marked the...
New chapters open at all libraries across region
CAIRNS Libraries will host a packed program of activities throughout...
Community
In memory of ‘Tinman’
THE Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation has been named the official charity partner of the 2026 Cairns Show Auto...
16 October, 2026
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...
A mother’s plea
A FAR North Queensland mother is preparing to challenge a tribunal...
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
Cowboys ‘holiday’ at Woree van park
NORTH Queensland Cowboys fans will have the chance to meet current players and club legends at the inaugural Cowboys...
16 October, 2026
Local News
First grade cricket thrills all
TOP-class matches deliver close finishes, boys basketball thrives in...
Local News
Children thrive at ‘come and try’ day at Muddies
THE Muddies have welcomed a new generation of potential cricketers...
Local News
Crocs end season with best
THE Port Douglas Crocs brought their 2026 season to a fitting close with...
