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David Honey. Picture: Supplied

Beyond the call of duty

A CAIRNS CitySafe officer has gone beyond the call of duty to help tourists being abused on a bus.

2 June, 2026

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At the justice school launch was (from left) Lisa Hurst, principal of Ohana Academy Cairns, Bree James MP, Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support and Minister for Corrective Services Laura Gerber, Ohana for Youth CEO Aaron Devine and Terry James MP at the announcement of the new Ohana Academy Youth Justice School in Cairns CBD. Picture: Supplied

Youth justice school to open in CBD

Claire Benham, director of the Child Development Program for Children’s Health Queensland, and Kim Dunston from Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service at the Early Years Conference 2026 in Cairns. The conference brought together educators, health professionals and community leaders from across Australia. Picture: Hugh Bohane

Kids ‘must learn from early age’

Celebrity gardening presenter Costa Georgiadis speaks to visitors during a previous Ecofiesta event at Munro Martin Parklands.

Learn how to be greener

Young performers showcase traditional dance during the Cairns African Festival at Fogarty Park. Picture: Supplied

African arts, food and culture return to CBD

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Freestyle motocross rider Clinton Moore performs a body varial during a Freestyle Kings LIVE show, with riders set to bring the action sports spectacular to Cazalys Stadium in Cairns on Saturday 30 May. Picture supplied.

Freestyle Kings ready to fly

Portrait of Yarrabah veteran James Canuto from the Serving Country Project. Picture: Belinda Mason

Proud war veteran

Navy Indigenous development program recruits at a previous Indigenous veterans' ceremony. Picture: Supplied

ATSI veterans in spotlight

Cairns Regional Council are concerned about the increasing number of grog outlets opening up in Cairns. Picture: iStock

Booze shops in firing line

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Passions of Paradise managing director Allan Wallish, CEO Scotty Garden, Tourism Tropical North Queensland CEO Mark Olsen and crew member John (surname withheld) aboard Allure at Cairns Marlin Marina. Picture: Hugh Bohane

Boat luring big spenders

The TAA building in the city heart. Pictures: Cairns Historical Society and Museum

Heat shaped city’s designs

Cairns Meals on Wheels general manager Chris Van Dorssen (left), Federal Aged Care and Seniors Minister Sam Rae, Meals on Wheels Queensland CEO Evan Hill and Leichhardt MP Matt Smith during a visit to the Gatton Street facility this week. Picture: Hugh Bohane

Sam’s Rae of sunshine

Adam Kelly. Picture: Supplied

Award-winning shows

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