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Annual Indian festival draws crowds of 10,000
MORE than 10,000 people attended the Cairns Indian Festival 2026 over a week-long program of cultural, food, music, dance and community events from 5-12 September.
28 September, 2026
General News
Extra tree inspections after vehicles crushed
ADDITIONAL tree inspections are to take place in Macrossan St, Port Douglas, after a massive specimen crushed three...
26 September, 2026
FNQ’s shining finalists
SIXTEEN Tropical North Queensland businesses have been named finalists...
Local firms in the spotlight
A $400,000 move to cast more local businesses in film and television...
Fuel charges squeeze FNQ
AS fuel prices soar in the Far North, 30 business representatives have...
Entertainment
Artist follows own path
EMERGING Djabugay/Kuku Yalanji artist Ciolla Riley has stepped into a new chapter as OLLAX, with the release of her...
27 September, 2026
Talent search opens
EMERGING country artists are invited to enter the Peter Blundell...
Vocal ensemble to make only Aussie visit to FNQ
THE world’s most-streamed classical vocal group, VOCES8, will make its...
Tribute to legend
THE music of John Farnham will take centre stage at The Reef Hotel...
Community
Hoop’s safety fears
A FAR North Queensland jockey says he feared for his safety after receiving alleged threats through Facebook,...
25 September, 2026
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...
Alan turns 90 in fine fettle
VERY rarely do I write the ‘Goss’ with a story of a personal note, but...
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
Kids have a go at junior cricket
THE Port Douglas Muddies are looking to build the next generation of junior cricketers, hosting a successful ‘come...
26 September, 2026
Local News
Rangers in grand final win
MARLIN Coast Rangers capped off a memorable season by claiming the...
Local News
Tigers rule the jungle
NORTH Cairns Tigers are back-to-back winners in the AFL Cairns senior...
Local News
Netballers cross the ditch to compete in global event
THE Kenfrost Homes Marlin Coast netball academy team will take its game...
