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School’s garden of harmony
MOSSMAN State High School’s reconciliation garden has been officially commissioned.
21 August, 2025
General News
Creative Reef research
AN innovative research project using aerial drone technology for mapping, monitoring and 3D modelling represents a...
19 August, 2025
Post-cyclone reconstruction projects receive $18.5m approvals
MORE than $18.5 million in reconstruction contracts awarded in June to...
Beaches replenished
ACCESS to four beaches in the Douglas Shire will be restricted while...
Sneak peek at Port’s splash park
THE first images of vibrant new water play features currently under...
Entertainment
Trading lab coats for laughs
SCIENCE meets stand-up as Future Science Talks makes its Cairns Festival debut, with local scientists trading lab...
16 August, 2025
Colour lights up blank walls
CAIRNS’ Bank Lane will burst to life with colour, music and street-level...
Crank up the volume
CAIRNS Festival will crank up the volume on Friday, August 29 when HEY...
One-off show for Far North
CAIRNS will strike a chord with classical music lovers this September...
Business
$5.5m building renovations
A $5.5 million transformation of the Mossman Memorial Bowls Club was finished in November 2024 and it came with a...
17 August, 2025
Golf club lease extended
THE Mossman Golf Club’s future has been secured for the next 20 years.
Amazing dive accolade
FOR the second consecutive year, Quicksilver Dive’s Port Douglas...
Over and out
THE future of the much-lauded $300 million Fairmont Resort at Port...
Community
Retiree back on his feet
AT 88 years of age, Colin Andreassen is one of the oldest patients at Cairns Hospital to undergo a leg amputation.
28 July, 2025
Mossman’s positive people
WITH the new financial year now underway, it’s a reasonable question to...
NAIDOC week program
MEMBER for Cook David Kempton has welcomed NAIDOC Week celebrations...
Radio jock living the dream
THE ‘Goss’, in the past, has established that there are many amazing...
Real Estate
Luxury living
A FLASH new apartment building is on the cards for Palm Cove in the Oceans Edge development.
11 August, 2025
Local News
New sales disclosure rules
BIG changes that will impact sales and leasing for both residential and...
Picture-perfect cottage
ENJOY the privacy, space and charm of this picture-perfect Queensland...
‘Beach bubble’ hits market
AUSTRALIAN stuntman Jimmy Christiansen is selling his beachside haven...
Sport
Iada leading way at AFL Cape York
AFL Cape York House Foundation is working to engage the youth through activity, supporting the next generation of...
17 August, 2025
Local News
Reef Raiders’ season ends, while Heat basketballers hit the road
IT’S been a huge fortnight of local Douglas Shire sport with all sports...
Local News
Crocs have trophy in sights
AFTER a nightmarish season 2025 start for the Port Douglas Crocs seniors...
Local News
Sharks make semi-finals
THE Mossman Sharks have booked their finals ticket for the 2025 Cairns...