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Kay Scarrabelotti with her beloved Yorkshire terrier Lily, the medical assistance dog credited with saving six lives during a fire at a Parramatta Park unit complex. Lily later died from injuries sustained in the blaze. Picture: Hugh Bohane

Lily saved lives

A BRAVE little Yorkshire terrier, who saved her owner's life in a devastating fire in Cairns, has been honoured with a posthumous bravery award.

30 October, 2026

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The CJ’s Restoration team with John Bonaccarsi’s award-winning 1973 XA Ford Falcon ute. Picture: Cairns Auro Spectacular/Facebook

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Auto show creates records

Council staff at the Spence St headquarters. Picture: Cairns Regional Council

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Council wages up by $10m

Mayor Amy Eden and fellow councillors at the 2026 Gifted Global Green deputation presented by students from Trinity Beach State School, White Rock State School, Whitfield State School and Port Douglas State School. Picture: Cairns Regional Council

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Youth value our future

A framed memorabilia display honouring Cairns drag racer Michael ‘Tinman’ Tinney will be auctioned to support the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation. Pictures: Supplied

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In memory of ‘Tinman’

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Celebrating a $50,000 donation to The Junction were (from left) Mills Foundation director Ron Holden, CEO of The Junction Dr Suzie Pont, philanthropist Anne Mills and former Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch. Pictures: Supplied

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Thorpe to headline mental health fundraiser

An artist’s impression of the new-look 5000-seat grandstand to be built at Barlow Park for the 2032 Olympic Games. Pictures: Supplied

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Park shuts down as 2032 games works begin

Children have morning tea at the Just Kids Early Education House at Draper St. Above, right: Just Kids Early Education House at Parramatta Park. Pictures: Supplied

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40th birthday for Just Kids

Participants begin the FNQ Relay For Life at Barlow Park, where more than 700 people helped raise almost $140,000 for Cancer Council despite challenging weather conditions. Picture: Peter George

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Relay for Life raises $140,000

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Entertainer Terry Doyle with a classic red Chevrolet owned by Dave Curtis. Picture: Supplied

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All revved up for children

Participants officially open the 2026 FNQ Relay For Life at Barlow Park before beginning the community fundraising event supporting Cancer Council research, prevention and support services. Picture: Supplied

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Relay for Life this weekend

2026 Cairns Showgirls (from left) Grace Blakeney and Rachel English with 2026 Rural Ambassador Sarah Entsch, 2026 Young Rural Ambassadors Shelby Hamilton and Yana Butler. Pictures: Hugh Bohane

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Show successful again

Max ‘Slapsy’ O’Halloran, who was a much loved former regional councillor, sports identity and community advocate, will be farewelled at his funeral on Monday 27 July at 10am. Picture: Supplied

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‘Slapsy’ lived life to the Max

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