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Dominant Roos in finals win
KANGAROOS have capped off an outstanding finals series in style, claiming the CDRL women’s grand final with a dominant 40-4 victory over Ivanhoes.
17 August, 2026
General News
Taste Port Douglas brings top talents to Shire
ONCE again Taste Port Douglas has cemented its reputation as Australia’s leading tropical food and drink celebration...
16 August, 2026
Crash follows mayhem
LESS than a week after a new signalised pedestrian crossing was switched...
Big tick for $10m centre
AN absent Cr Cathy Zeigler’s ears would have been burning on Wednesday...
Conflict of interest affects councillor slush funds
COUNCILLORS will no longer be able to simply declare a conflict of...
Entertainment
Singer shares ‘True Colours’
RECORDING artist Justin Wellington will take to the stage at BAR36, The Reef Hotel Casino, on 27 and 28 August as...
16 August, 2026
Lots of laughs at 10 Hope St
AWARD-winning comedian, actor and writer Matt Okine will bring his new...
Local News
Show not a normal musical
CAIRNS Choral Society’s Time Step is a musical within a musical that...
Japan Bon Dance Festival returns to Fogarty Park
CAIRNS will come alive with Japanese food, music and dancing this...
Community
Veteran’s 100th birthday
ONE of Cairns’ few remaining World War II veterans has celebrated her 100th birthday.
11 August, 2026
Standing room only for Max
IT was standing room only, with at least 800 people gathering at St...
Vale, the 'queen' of real estate
THE ‘queen of Cairns real estate’ – Yvonne Marie Rowlands – has been...
‘Slapsy’ lived life to the Max
THE sudden death of popular former Cairns regional councillor, sports...
Business
Former CEO’s casino deal
FORMER Reef Casino Trust CEO and current director Allan Tan has offloaded more than $300,000 worth of units in the...
14 August, 2026
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...
Thank Guinness, it’s Friday
A NEW Irish bar has opened in the heart of Cairns, with Murphy’s Pub...
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
Stern tests for players
CUTTERS confident against Hawks, Lions have challenge vs Tigers.
14 August, 2026
Local News
Pride in final three games of season
NORTHERN Pride will return to Barlow Park this Saturday to face the...
Local News
Crocs in good spot for finals
THE Crocs have continued their remarkable form heading into the AFL...
Local News
Old legs, young hearts in over-45s game
IF football is a game of skill, passion and determination, then the...
