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Tourism lessons
THE latest global trends shaping the Far North’s tourism growth have been outlined to 150 operators at the Cairns Convention Centre this week.
6 February, 2026
General News
Hundreds turn out to save pool
THE Babinda community has shown up in force to send a strong message to Cairns Regional Council and Mayor Amy Eden...
5 February, 2026
Give schoolkids dignity
DOUGLAS Shire has joined a program aiming to ensure that local children...
Water lifeline for township
A NEW licence to extract water from the Mossman River aims to prevent...
Cultural centre lease sealed
CENTACARE FNQ has been selected to operate the still-to-be-built Cairns...
Entertainment
FNQ sets scene for ‘Stormy Normy’
CHILDREN’S author Leisa Fail has received international recognition for her ‘Stormy Normy’ book series, with awards...
1 February, 2026
River inspires piano recording
A PIANO recording of ‘Mowbray River Murmurs’ has been completed, marking...
Casino begins 30th anniversary year with 100% Kylie
THE Reef Hotel Casino will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026 with a...
Talented artist takes to city’s ‘silky skies’
A YOUNG Cairns aerial artist has placed third in the country after...
Community
Three Rs made clearer
THE first 17 graduates of a program teaching adult literacy have graduated at Mossman.
21 January, 2026
Grateful patient gives back to hospital for saving his life
WHEN accountant Stephen Turner suffered a sudden brain aneurysm a week...
School staffer backed
MISSION Beach State School parents and the community have publicly shown...
Full house for Johno’s bash
IT was literally standing room only as hundreds of people packed out a...
Business
Be clear and calm this year
CAIRNS psychosomatic therapist and holistic healing practitioner Lauren Wilson is offering people a calmer, clearer...
20 January, 2026
Reef Casino profits increase
THE owner of the Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns has reported an estimated...
Jet into aviation hotel
DETAILS of the first onsite hotel at Cairns Airport have been unveiled.
Big lift for helipad shift
AN emergency helipad on the roof of Cairns Hospital will enable patients...
Real Estate
Market on high in last year
THE Cairns property market finished 2025 on a high with strong gains across the board. The median house price reached...
5 February, 2026
Highland gem
TOURISM tycoon Chris Morris is off-loading the Julatten Hotel which has...
Social housing change
SOCIAL housing change is afoot at Manoora.
Solar program praised
THE Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has given a glowing...
Sport
Our girl ‘Bobsled Bree’
AUSTRALIAN bobsledder Bree Walker has claimed silver in Germany and secured her third consecutive overall silver...
2 February, 2026
Local News
Teens undefeated champs
FOR a group of Far North Queensland teenagers, the 2026 AAU Brisbane...
Local News
Gambling grants mainly to sporting groups
SIXTEEN Cook electorate groups have shared in more than $1 million in...
Local News
Teenager targets top college after AIS stint
WITH his under-18s representative season just coming to an end early...
