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Events to add vibrancy
A HOST of sporting and cultural events, ranging from Gaelic football and hurling, a Bengali Hindu festival, carols and fireworks, Indigenous concerts, wheelchair sport and even a
18 June, 2025
General News
‘Spying’ claims fully rejected
CAIRNS Regional Council has emphatically denied that it tracks the activity of residents via social media.
17 June, 2025
Front and centre at CIAF
WHEN the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) kicks off its 16th...
Historic property to be sold
THE historic Bellenden Ker Memorial Hall is to be sold off by Cairns...
City rated ‘enterprising’
CAIRNS has been rated an ‘enterprising city’ in a KPMG report which has...
Entertainment
‘With a little help from my friends’
A CELEBRATION of Joe Cocker’s greatest hits is fast approaching – the Joe Cocker Express is coming to the Cairns...
15 June, 2025
Greek festival was a sell-out
DRAWING even bigger crowds than last year, the Cairns Greek Festival...
JUTE appoints new boss
JUTE Theatre Company has appointed a new executive artistic director –...
It’s all under the big top
THE lights dimmed, the crowd hushed and the big top came alive – and...
Community
Trailblazer was unique
TOURISM legend Robbie Bastion has been remembered as a trailblazing promoter of the Far North.
17 June, 2025
Farewell, Les Williams
THE king of the Far North’s childcare centre network has been remembered...
‘Macca’ farewells radio
AFTER 42 years on Cairns’ airwaves, iconic 4CA presenter John ‘Macca’...
New Aussies
SIXTY-five people have become the newest citizens of Cairns – each with...
Business
Support for music campaign
ELIXIR Music House founder Sky Rixon says there’s hope on the horizon, after a wave of messages and inquiries poured...
16 June, 2025
Staying true to their roots
FRESHWATER Small Engines has expanded at Cairns North.
Tantalising festival on menu
TASTE Port Douglas is turning up the heat in August, returning to the...
Save the music
THE home of local live music is at risk with Elixir Music House...
Real Estate
Cairns top relocation region
A NEW report has revealed that Cairns is the sixth most popular place for families to relocate, with an inbound to...
12 June, 2025
Acreage going to auction
IF you’ve been looking for a property with a bit more space and...
Giant property auction
THE biggest property auction in Cairns resulted in 22 sales from 35...
Live next to Four Mile Beach
ENJOY a soothing sensory overload from this modern, ground floor,...
Sport
Marlin Coast netballers shine at NSW titles
DESPITE the unfamiliar weather conditions, the Marlins under 15 and 17 netball teams shone at the NSW state age...
15 June, 2025
Local News
Women’s team full of Pride
HISTORY is in the making for women’s rugby league in the Far North as...
Local News
Rangers in match of 79-year history against Power
CAIRNS-based soccer team Marlin Coast Rangers will host the biggest...
Local News
AFL’s toughest players
IT’S Ironman weekend in Cairns this weekend. To celebrate, we are...
