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Old makes way for new
MORE than 380 trees that were removed after interfering with a critical underground powerline in the southern suburbs of Cairns are being replaced with more than 5000 compatible
8 July, 2025
General News
Jasper costs hit $160m
MORE than $160 million in losses struck the Douglas Shire in the months following Cyclone Jasper in December 2023, a...
7 July, 2025
Soil guru in Cairns
A CHAMPION of soil is coming to Cairns to show people how to grow and...
Stay out of Freshwater Creek
PEOPLE are being warned to keep out of Freshwater Creek downstream of...
‘True Grit’ real measure of soldiers’ toughness
SOLDIERS from Australia and abroad have come together at the Australian...
Entertainment
Hive of activity in Mossman
IT was only a couple of weeks ago that my ‘Goss’ highlighted the hectic schedule of events in the Douglas Shire and,...
6 July, 2025
Black Sorrows to feature
MAREEBA is turning up the volume this October as iconic Aussie rockers...
Learn about bush tucker
CAIRNS locals can connect with generations of First Nations knowledge...
Tanks centre of attention
CAIRNS’ beloved Tanks Arts Centre is turning up the heat this July with...
Community
Life membership bestowed on Edge Hill tennis stalwart
WITH over 40 years of history at the club – 27 as treasurer – Paul Horn’s enduring legacy at Edge Hill Tennis Club...
7 July, 2025
Radio jock living the dream
THE ‘Goss’, in the past, has established that there are many amazing...
Handbags offer solace
TO support women impacted by domestic violence, Cassowary Coast...
Trio aptly recognised
THREE Cairns locals have been honoured by the Governor of Queensland for...
Business
Up there Cazalys Northside
Cazalys has revealed its $20 million plans for the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park property it bought late last...
4 July, 2025
Legacy’s $5.7m crusade
A PETITION has been launched to try to secure nearly $6 million for the...
$4.3m robot gets closer
A VISIONARY investment made more than 30 years ago by the Cairns branch...
Legal ‘beagle’ starts work
A CAIRNS law firm has added a dog to its pay roll.
Real Estate
41-45 SATELLITE STREET, CLIFTON BEACH
Claudio and the Ray White team are proud to present this exceptional two-story family home-where space, versatility,...
7 July, 2025
TOTAL PRIVACY IN PALM COVE - A RARE 7.34HA SANCTUARY
Discover a secluded paradise in Palm Cove's pristine rainforest, where...
‘Rentvesting’ is new reality
ONLY 55 per cent of millennials aged between 25-39 own their home,...
VELD HAVEN | Clifton Beach
When the owners commissioned Eastbrook Designer Homes to create their...
Sport
Hottest and coldest contest
ROUND 12 kicks off with a contest between the hottest and coldest teams of the season, as the Hawks drive up the...
4 July, 2025
Local News
Northern Pride does city proud with two great victories
BARLOW Park erupted on Saturday as both Northern Pride squads claimed...
Local News
‘Giant’ of league farewelled
THE Far North Queensland rugby league community will today farewell John...
Local News
Innisfail top club
A BUSY rest of the year is ahead for Marlin Coast Netball, following the...