General News
16 March, 2023
Newspaper’s fresh start
CAPTAINS of industry, politicians and representatives of charities, entertainment, and media and public relations advisors had a sneak preview of the new look Cairns Local News on Wednesday last week.

The gathering at the Salt House were told by the newspaper’s managing director Carl Portella that it was a proud day for the team with a new masthead and design, courtesy of the late graphic designer Aaron Coshaw, a new editor (Nick Dalton) and new CBD premises.
He said the growth of the newspaper and associated website proved that printed products were far from dead.
Among those represented were -Federal MP Bob Katter, Advance Cairns, Douglas Shire Council, Reef Hotel Casino, AFL Cairns, Cairns Businesswomen’s Club, FNQ Hospital Foundation, Cairns Airport, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and Cairns Show Association.