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Talents highlighted at Tanks
EIGHTEEN short films from across Far North Queensland have been shortlisted for the 2026 Understory Film Festival and local filmmakers will showcase their work at Tanks Arts Centre
16 November, 2026
General News
Race week was a sure bet
LIKE every year around this time, the festive season is approaching at a rapid rate of knots, with activities...
15 November, 2026
Grads soaring high
AN aviation skills training leader has reached a milestone of 1000...
Mobile service centre
FAR North Queenslanders will have easier access to government services...
Festive party for children
UP to 1200 Far North Queensland children will enjoy a special day of...
Entertainment
High school student hopes film is not ‘Just a Dream’
TWO Cairns high school students have been nominated for the inaugural Essential Screen Skills Awards, recognising...
13 November, 2026
Connecting art
DAB or Douglas Arts Studio at Mossman is staging its last event of the...
Cazalys rallies Cairns for Movember fundraiser
CAZALYS is calling on the Cairns community to support men's health at...
5000 enjoyed Diwali Mela 2026
MORE than 5000 people gathered at Fogarty Park on 24 October 2026 for...
Community
Tributes flow for Far Northern coach tour pioneer
TRIBUTES are flowing for the late tourism industry stalwart Gordon Dixon, who died on Sunday 1 November 2026.
10 November, 2026
Fledgling school’s first year 12 graduation
THERE’S a first time for everything and graduations are no exception.
Lily saved lives
A BRAVE little Yorkshire terrier, who saved her owner's life in a...
In memory of ‘Tinman’
THE Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation has been named the official...
Business
Business greats receive acclaim
EDGE Hill businessman Bob Fowler has taken out the ‘legacy award’ at the annual Cairns Chamber of Commerce Business...
14 November, 2026
Google review attacks
A LARGE number of local businesses and organisations, including the...
Former CEO’s casino deal
FORMER Reef Casino Trust CEO and current director Allan Tan has...
Mazda’s electric zoom-zoom
TWO of Mazda’s most important new models have been unveiled in Cairns.
Real Estate
Investors eye off city hotel
THE Mercure Cairns, a 75-key resort hotel in the city’s tourism precinct, is on the market via an expressions of...
30 July, 2026
Housing project opens
THE White Rock Estate opens its doors to the community tomorrow...
High performer
CAIRNS’ position as one of the best performing real estate markets in...
Housing perfect for old farm site
A CAIRNS southern regional councillor is calling for ideas for the...
Sport
Indoor golf comp raises money for charity
INDOOR golfers are helping raise funds for seriously ill children through a six-week charity initiative for the...
14 November, 2026
Local News
Mixed results for Muddies • AFL hosts skills set
Cricket THE Douglas Muddies have experienced mixed fortunes across the...
Local News
Women dominate coaching at Leichhardt Football
LEICHHARDT Football Club has formed what it calls Far North Queensland’s...
Local News
Sports star eyes off Games
CAIRNS athletes were among the standout performers at the 36th NQ...
