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‘You and me’ this summer
UMI Arts is launching their 2026 exhibition season later this month with two concurrent group exhibitions: ‘The Summer Show 2026’ and ‘You & Me 2026’, featuring 21 First Nations
21 March, 2026
General News
Narelle gives Cairns a touch-up
HEAVY rain and wind have caused damage across the Cairns region in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Narelle which struck...
20 March, 2026
Cyclone water limits
THE community is being asked to continue limiting their water use ahead...
‘Hoppo‘ dives in
BABINDA’s campaign to save its historic 50m town pool has gained a huge...
Safe new battery bins
BATTERY technology improvements have probably been one of the most...
Entertainment
Cairns Oasis wins honours
A CAIRNS hostel has been recognised among the world’s best after winning multiple awards in the 2026 HOSCARs...
15 March, 2026
A new style for Crosby
FAR North Queensland country artist Victoria Crosby has released a new...
A salute to Rod Stewart
A ROD Stewart tribute show featuring UK vocalist Shaun J. Marshall will...
Spotlight on filmmakers
SCREEN Queensland’s screen practitioners’ forum, In the Frame, Far North...
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
Pride sets pace for season
KENFROST Homes Northern Pride have opened their 2026 campaign with a full day of rugby league at Barlow Park,...
20 March, 2026
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...
Local News
Lions roar at Mareeba
THE Leichhardt Lions have kicked off their 2026–27 campaign in style,...
