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Disaster preparedness and resilience project lead Erica Mast is hosting workshops for residents. Picture: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

Prepare for the worst

DOUGLAS Shire residents are invited to strengthen disaster preparedness through new community-led programs.

30 April, 2026

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The cast of Così performs during a preview at The Rondo Theatre, showcasing period costumes and ensemble performances. Left to right: Lewis (Matthew Raleigh), Julie (Shadayah Hogden), Ruth (Judy Gittings), Roy (Wayne Hogan), Henry (Max Witsenhuysen), and Cherry (Renee Spena). Picture by Hugh Bohane

Cosi balances humour and heart

President Jeremy Blockey. Picture: Supplied

Last chance for chamber

At the three year-commitment of Run Port Douglas was Tara Bennett of Tourism Tropical North Queensland (left) and event director Bade Stapleton. Picture: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

Port Douglas News

Event has runs on board

Garrison guards on magazine duty – 19 men in uniform at Stratford WWII 1942. Pictures: Cairns Historical Society and Museum

How war shaped our region

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The early child development conference organisers (from left) are Nichole Leavers (Wuchopperen Health Service Ltd), Shelley Turner and Cassy Bishop (The Benevolent Society) Gwen Kemp (volunteer), Janelle Sims (Mission Australia), Melissa Akmentins (Queensland Department of Education), Jean Heale (Queensland Health), Vyvyen Wong (JCU: James Cook University, Australia / The Cairns Institute). Absent: Karen Thelan (Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services & Child Safety), Jen Rapier (Act for Kids). Picture: Supplied

Keys to kiddies’ growth

Sarah Campbell. Picture: Supplied

New jockey club boss

The houses at 27 and 60 Kewarra St, Kewarra Beach, which are advertised on Airbnb. Pictures: Airbnb

Kewarra Beach News

‘Illegal’ Airbnbs approved

Having a laugh at the Smithfield Library re-opening were (from left) Member for Barron River Bree James, Deputy Mayor Brett Olds and Cr Rhonda Coghlan. Picture: Supplied

Smithfield News

Shhh ... library is back open

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Participants at a previous Cairns Motorcycle Restorers Club’s show at the AMX Motorcycle accessory store on the corner of Mulgrave Road and Newell Street. Picture: Supplied

Vroom, vroom at bike show

Wet Tropics Management Authority executive director Scott Buchanan (left) and senior technical officer Gareth Humphreys show Federal Member for Leichhardt Matt Smith the crazy ants eradication zones. Picture: WTMA

‘Horror film scene’ deleted

Ardyn Masterman checks out the damage at Holloways Beach. Picture: Andree Stephens

Holloways Beach News

No funds for erosion fixes

The founders of Cairns Meals on Wheels (from left) Vera Woodward, Grace and Glenn Keller. Picture: Supplied

Meals on Wheels legacy

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