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Calling all swimmers - make a splash at fun in the sun parade
CENTRAL Cairns Swimming will turn the Cairns Esplanade into a “walking pool” as generations of swimmers gather for the Cairns Festival Fun in the Sun Parade on Saturday 29 August.
28 August, 2026
General News
Strategic iconic five-star hotel returns to the market
THE landmark Pullman Cairns International luxury hotel is back on the market.
27 August, 2026
New casino owner ‘excited’
THE new owner of The Reef Hotel Casino – Sam Arnaout – has revealed he...
Horse racing’s colourful past
THE first racecourse at Cairns was cut out of a camping reserve four...
Church fair for Dad’s day
ST Margaret’s Church is gearing up for their annual spring fair next...
Entertainment
Retro focus for Cairns parade
CAIRNS Festival is a vibrant 10-day celebration running from 28 August to 6 September, bringing the community...
28 August, 2026
Party time!
CAIRNS is preparing for 10 days of music, art, performance and community...
Elixir festival amplifies First Nations voices
ELIXIR Music House will host a 10-day fringe festival from 28 August to...
Thawing frozen hearts
ST MARY’S Catholic College students are preparing to bring Disney’s...
Community
Memorial to dead airmen
EIGHTY-four years after a United States Army Air Forces B-17 Flying Fortress was lost off Yorkeys Knob, the men...
22 August, 2026
Veteran’s 100th birthday
ONE of Cairns’ few remaining World War II veterans has celebrated her...
Standing room only for Max
IT was standing room only, with at least 800 people gathering at St...
Vale, the 'queen' of real estate
THE ‘queen of Cairns real estate’ – Yvonne Marie Rowlands – has been...
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
Golden girls of the rinks
SOUTH Johnstone lawn bowler Louise Hoskins has made Commonwealth Games history, becoming the oldest competitor and...
26 August, 2026
Local News
Fledgling sport takes off across the region
CAIRNS has hosted nearly 150 pickleball players from across Australia as...
Local News
Tough Port trip for Manunda
CROCS against Hawks, Lions take on Saints, Tigers versus Centrals Bulldogs.
Local News
Grand finals for rugby union
CAIRNS Penrhyn and Barron Trinity Bulls have booked their places in the...
