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Mamma mia ... it’s started
THE Cairns Italian Festival has kicked-off with a program of food, music, culture and community events from now until 2 August.
24 July, 2026
General News
Stop the noise
A MANOORA resident fed up with the noise and frequency of the Cairns police helicopter has launched a petition to...
24 July, 2026
Mail deliveries at beach
AUSTRALIA Post is to start direct deliveries to properties at Cooya...
Lagoon revived
A LAGOON-style pool in Port Douglas is back in the spotlight after more...
Ferry campaign success
DOUGLAS Shire Council’s recent campaign to attract regional neighbours...
Entertainment
Driftwood’s Atlantis celebrates building a new life
LOCAL cinematic art-pop collective Driftwood will launch its debut EP ‘Atlantis’ at Tanks Arts Centre on Saturday 25...
24 July, 2026
Talented muso back ‘home’
INTERNATIONALLY- acclaimed pianist Piers Lane returns to Far North...
Risque night for ladies
MAGIC Men Australia will return to Cairns this month, bringing its...
Rainforest yarn for kids
A CAIRNS author has turned her love of Far North Queensland’s rainforest...
Community
‘Slapsy’ lived life to the Max
THE sudden death of popular former Cairns regional councillor, sports identity and community advocate has shocked the...
24 July, 2026
Cairns News, Stratford News, Freshwater News
Art turns grief into resolve
THE Freshwater raintree might be gone, but its story continues to grow.
Student able to train close to home
A CARAVONICA student has joined the first intake of CQUniversity’s...
Fishing to lure bored youth
A CAIRNS youth organisation is expanding its mentoring work to the wider...
Business
Thank Guinness, it’s Friday
A NEW Irish bar has opened in the heart of Cairns, with Murphy’s Pub transforming the former Empire arcade into a...
30 June, 2026
Gallery’s new trio
CAIRNS Art Gallery has appointed three new directors to the Cairns Art...
Shopping centre turns 21
REDLYNCH Central Shopping Centre is about to turn 21.
Pub with plenty of cheer
A HUSBAND-and-wife team is breathing life into the historic Aloomba...
Real Estate
High performer
CAIRNS’ position as one of the best performing real estate markets in the country in recent years remains...
25 June, 2026
Housing perfect for old farm site
A CAIRNS southern regional councillor is calling for ideas for the...
New era in housing dawns on city’s southside
THE first of many homes ready to move in to have hit the market at White...
Know your buying capacity
PROPERTY investors in Cairns are being urged to look beyond bank...
Sport
Basketballers in semi-finals
THE Cairns Marlins and Cairns Dolphins have secured home semi-finals after producing commanding victories over...
24 July, 2026
Local News
Stat leaders setting the pace
NUMBERS behind AFL Cairns’ stand-out performers in exhilarating run to...
Local News
Trio dive into world champs in Instanbul
THREE Cairns underwater hockey players will represent Australia at the...
Local News
Lots of thrills and spills in three codes
THE FNQ rugby competition has delivered another exciting fortnight of...
