Latest News
Whale sightings surge off Cairns during a bumper season
WHALE watchers off Cairns are enjoying a bumper humpback season, with Reef Unlimited recording 115 adult whales so far – already surpassing the total number spotted in its entire
29 August, 2026
General News
Calling all swimmers - make a splash at fun in the sun parade
CENTRAL Cairns Swimming will turn the Cairns Esplanade into a “walking pool” as generations of swimmers gather for...
28 August, 2026
Strategic iconic five-star hotel returns to the market
THE landmark Pullman Cairns International luxury hotel is back on the...
New casino owner ‘excited’
THE new owner of The Reef Hotel Casino – Sam Arnaout – has revealed he...
Horse racing’s colourful past
THE first racecourse at Cairns was cut out of a camping reserve four...
Entertainment
MEIIA back home for fest
CAIRNS musician Grace Jones, performing under the persona MEIIA, will return home this week for Cairns Festival...
28 August, 2026
‘Mini’ fringe free for all
A FREE 10-day First Nations-led festival will bring more than 100...
Young composer’s work an historic orchestral debut
A YOUNG Atherton composer will make history when his work receives its...
Retro focus for Cairns parade
CAIRNS Festival is a vibrant 10-day celebration running from 28 August...
Community
Memorial to dead airmen
EIGHTY-four years after a United States Army Air Forces B-17 Flying Fortress was lost off Yorkeys Knob, the men...
22 August, 2026
Veteran’s 100th birthday
ONE of Cairns’ few remaining World War II veterans has celebrated her...
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...
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
Hopes for a finish on a high
THE regular season draws to a close this weekend as the curtain drops on the Hawks, Lions and Saints.
28 August, 2026
Local News
Late finals berth still possible
THE Kenfrost Homes Northern Pride will return to Barlow Park on Saturday...
Local News
Season ending with action
UNDER-12s basketball final tour locks in promising positions for...
Golden girls of the rinks
SOUTH Johnstone lawn bowler Louise Hoskins has made Commonwealth Games...
