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Local author and Auslan interpreter Jacki McNab with her children’s book ‘Astrid of Skaldvik’ at Cairns City Library. Picture: Supplied

Book targets deaf children

A STRONG turn-out from Far North Queensland’s deaf community marked the official launch of local author and Auslan interpreter Jacki McNab’s children’s book, ‘Astrid of Skaldvik’.

11 October, 2026

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Australian author Susannah Glenn will visit Smithfield Library on Monday 19 October to discuss her new crime novel ‘Without a Trace’. Picture: Supplied

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New chapters open at all libraries across region

Joshua Thomas in the award-winning solo comedy 'Let There Be Thistles', touring FNQ this October. Picture: Supplied

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Prickly subject

Hemingway’s staff Santiago Sanguineti (left) and bub Mykelle, Jasmin Knoetzsch, Abbe Ryder, Lisa Krause, Charlotte James and Rob Sheedy. Picture: Isabella Guzman Gonzalez

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Beers galore at carnival

Cairns doctor Dr Vin Rajeswaran developed the Australasian Dermoscopy Meeting, which will bring medical professionals from Australia and overseas to Cairns from 8–10 October. Picture: Supplied

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City in skin cancer limelight

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Two of Cairns Taipans cheerleaders with some of the superhero towels at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Supplied

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‘Superhero’ kids need help

Corporal Camerion Board. Picture: Supplied

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Charity gala dinner to thank Diggers for their service

The Hayles boat towing 80 water skiers, attempting a world record on Cairns Inlet. Pictures: Cairns Historical Society and Museum

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Water skiing into history

‘Ashes To Ashes’ vocalist Paul Matthews brings David Bowie’s music to the stage. Picture: Supplied

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Muso marks legend’s songs

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Cairns-based Torres Strait Islander author Merwez Whaleboat drew on memories of growing up on Mer (Murray Island) with her grandmother for her debut picture book, ‘Meb Ata – Grandfather Moon’. Picture: Romy Photography

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Book on fishing culture

Enjoying their electrical apprenticeships at Cairns Regional Council are (from left) Connor Menzies, Cameron Allen, Ryan Kreideman and Zachary Rose-Basha. Picture: Cairns Regional Council

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Happy young workers

RINA will perform alongside two close friends when she supports SIX60 at Munro Martin Parklands on Friday, 2 October. Picture: Supplied

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Teen’s dream at parklands

Paralympic swimmer and Grant “Scooter” Patterson (left) and Olympic swimming legend Ian Thorpe with the first piece of the games emblem. Picture: Supplied

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First part of games emblem revealed on ‘nard’

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