Latest News

Healthy warehouse opens
A MULTI-MILLION dollar warehouse stocking a huge medication stockpile supplying more than 120 chemist outlets throughout the Far North has opened in Cairns.
23 March, 2026
General News
Tale of two towns at local museum
A RIVERSIDE township that once rivalled Cairns in 1876 is the focus of a new exhibition now open at Cairns Museum.
22 March, 2026
We are not singing in the rain
FAR North Queenslanders are more than used to their fair share of rain...
‘Missus’ Abigail to teach world a thing or two
HIGH school teacher Abigail Trabado will represent Australia at the Mrs...
Narelle gives Cairns a touch-up
HEAVY rain and wind have caused damage across the Cairns region in the...
Entertainment
Residency linking arts
NINE First Nations artists have taken part in a 10-day contemporary artist residency in Gimuy/Cairns as part of the...
22 March, 2026
‘Old man’ song up for top gong
KURANDA musician Djawarray has been named a finalist in the Queensland...
‘You and me’ this summer
UMI Arts is launching their 2026 exhibition season later this month with...
Cairns Oasis wins honours
A CAIRNS hostel has been recognised among the world’s best after winning...
Community
Teacher to take on world stage
BENTLEY Park College teacher Abigail Trabado will represent Australia at the Mrs International World 2026 pageant in...
13 March, 2026
Army leader was ‘a giant’
TRIBUTES have poured in for a former Australian Army leader described as...
‘Just luck’ to turn 100
STAYING social, maintaining connections and a ‘bit of good luck” has...
Business figure honoured at wake
FORMER Cairns businessman and philanthropist John O’Brien has been...
Business
Casino takeover delay
AN offer by Sydney-based casino and pub tycoon Sam Arnaout to buy The Reef Hotel Casino has been extended yet again.
20 March, 2026
Local News
BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’ of ‘26
AS BMW’s rolls out its ‘Neue Klasse’ design – a specific electric...
Daisy driven by care and patience
FOR Sukhvinda (Sukhi) Singh, Driving Miss Daisy Cairns Northern Beaches...
Be clear and calm this year
CAIRNS psychosomatic therapist and holistic healing practitioner Lauren...
Real Estate
Real estate coup
ONE of Far North Queensland’s most accomplished real estate professionals has been appointed head of sales at...
12 March, 2026
$11m expansion of in-demand Tully nursing home
RESIDENTIAL aged care places in Tully have received a much-needed boost,...
Caring for assets differently
GLOBAL engineering and project management group XBURO has launched XBURO...
Renting out rooms
THE Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has thrown its support...
Sport
Basketballers return home with gold and silver medals
CAIRNS Basketball’s under-16s cohort have returned home with gold and silver medals for the third and final round of...
21 March, 2026
Local News
Pride sets pace for season
KENFROST Homes Northern Pride have opened their 2026 campaign with a...
Local News
FNQ’s AFL, rugby league and soccer kick-off
THE Cairns and Hinterland region are all preparing for their upcoming...
Local News
Heat is on in region’s cricket finals
WITH the warmer months officially coming to an end, the cricket season...







