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Deputy Mayor Brett Olds. Picture: Supplied

Mayor’s ‘gotcha’ bid crashes

TENSIONS have flared again at Cairns Regional Council as it is revealed that Mayor Amy Eden instigated an investigation into the conduct and behaviour of Deputy Mayor Brett Olds

3 June, 2026

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Cairns Mayor Amy Eden threatened to kick out the CEO Ken Gouldthorp and Cr Matthew Tickner during this week’s council meeting. Picture: Nick Dalton

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Mayor: ‘You’ll be kicked out’

The De Jarlais Pavilion at Cairns Showgrounds is to receive $32,812 worth of airconditioning upgrades thanks to a gambing benefit grant. Picture: Cairns Show Association

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Cooling show building

The controversial "I ♥ CAIRNS" version. Pictures: Supplied

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Tensions rise over stickers

Plans are afoot to rebuild the Cook St bridge at Portsmith. Picture: Supplied

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New $10m marine bridge

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Wesfarmers Health head of network development Todd Armstead (left) shows Mel and Vera Yelaska the new warehouse. Picture: Supplied

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Healthy warehouse opens

The new Cairns Youth Council is (from left) Dean Coombs (aged 15), Hamish Mead (14), Samuel Chesters (16), Parker Scott (14), Claudia Kurowski (17), Chad Rutten (15), Anja Dimitrijevic (16), Ari Kohn, Aryan Jain (13), Noah Solomon (15), Tara Tamang (15) and Poppy Pacey (15). Picture: Cairns Regional Council

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Teens focus on future

Navigating officer Sub Lieutenant (SBLT) Peter Breunig at upgraded HMAS Cairns. Picture: Hugh Bohane

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Navy upgrade hits landmark

The new purpose-built BCF store if approved by Cairns Regional Council. Picture: Supplied

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Parking to go for new store

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Cairns Regional Council has ended the year with a marathon meeting dogged in controversy. Picture: Cairns Regional Council

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Council ends year in discord

Tia Abbott feeding the Chinese lion with red pockets (hongbao) for good luck and prosperity. Next year’s Chinese New Year celebrations will play a key part in the 150 years of Cairns events. Picture: Supplied

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Celebrating 150 years

The simulator in operation at the TAFE Queensland Great Barrier Reef International Marine College. Picture: Supplied

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Australia’s leading marine show

State school students (from left) Port Douglas, Whitfield and Trinity Beach campuses presented their environmental projects to Cairns Regional Council last week. Absent: White Rock. Picture: Cairns Regional Council

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Kids making ‘green’ impact

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