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A party to celebrate the closing of the Stratford General Store is being hosted by owner Craig Gunderson on Sunday from 3pm. Pictures: Facebook

Beloved store closing

THE Stratford General Store is closing on Sunday after a lease proposal made the business unviable.

2 October, 2026

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A community co-design workshop mapping experiences of Cyclone Jasper and the recovery helped shape the themes and messages of the ‘Sharing Our Strength’ community film. Picture: Supplied

Cyclone movie premieres

Last year’s crowds at the inaugural Stratford Sounds has ensured the event continues. Picture: Supplied

Music to pick up suburbia

Television presenter Costa Georgiadis officially opens Loved and Lost – The Freshwater Raintree – In Pictures at Narrow Tracks Distillery in Stratford, reflecting on the importance of mature urban trees and community stewardship. Picture: Hugh Bohane

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Art turns grief into resolve

Queensland author and editor Edwina Shaw will present Writing your Life memoir workshops in Kuranda and Cairns on 19 June and 20 June. Picture: Supplied

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Memoir writing workshop

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CIAF ambassador Shennae Neal wearing a design featuring traditional language name Gilpul (rainforest umbrella leaf) by Amy Wudan Neal. Picture: Cristina Bevilacqua

Fashion show takes on rustic mill backdrop

Cairns psychosomatic therapist and holistic healing practitioner Lauren Wilson is offering people a natural calmer, clearer and more energised start to 2026. Picture: Supplied

Be clear and calm this year

Singer-songwriter Tessa Devine had the crowd on their feet during a packed set at Narrow Tracks Distilling, one of nine buzzing venues featured in the debut Stratford Sounds live music trail. Picture: Supplied

Suburban music success

Tessa Devine, Jessica Sowden and Cr Kristy Vallely are looking forward to Stratford Sounds on Saturday, July 5. Picture: Supplied

Sounds liven up Stratford

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Youngsters with some cute animals from Old Macdonald’s Travelling Farm. Picture: Picture: Supplied

Creatures great and small

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