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Nominate someone worthy of recognition
NOMINATIONS are open for the Cairns Regional Council 2027 Australia Day Awards, a special event that gives locals a chance to thank those individuals who go above and beyond for their community.
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair strengthens leadership a...
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair has appointed artist and arts leader Solomon Booth to its board and extended chief executive Shavi Kanagaratnam’s term by two years. The appointments provide continuity as the organisation…
Modern lounge for domestic terminal
Plaza Premium Group plans to open an independent lounge at Cairns domestic airport early next year, welcoming travellers regardless of airline, ticket class or frequent-flyer status. The lounge will occupy a former…
Major Events Deliver $29.9 Million Boost For Cairns
A report for Cairns Council says 12 major events in the 2025/26 season attracted more than 27,400 visitors from outside the region, generated over 93,650 visitor nights and injected more than $29.9 million into the…
Cairns Crime Wrap – November 11
Drug charges, Manunda A 40-year-old woman was charged yesterday 10 November, after the vehicle she was allegedly driving was intercepted on James Street. It will be alleged the woman had been supplying people with…
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Urgent care clinic makes it easier and better
The Cairns North Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at Smithfield has added a purpose-built entrance and new clinical spaces, including consultation rooms, a triage room and a three-bed treatment room. Open daily from 8am to…
Removal company boss blows 0.212 after passing out on car horn
A removal company owner was found passed out in his still-running car after driving over a gutter and a neighbour’s lawn. He recorded a blood-alcohol reading of 0.212, and an empty champagne bottle was found beside him…
Australia’s top featherweight promises ‘deadly’ return
Australian featherweight Dana “Deadly” Coolwell is preparing for his first hometown fight in two and a half years. The boxer went the distance against a WBC world champion in the United States and says the upcoming bout…
‘Spiderweb of scars’: Mum fights for life against rare lung disease
A mother of two is fighting a rare lung disease that has left her struggling to stay alive long enough to watch her children grow up. The woman, who devoted her career to educating children, is described as facing a…
DFO revamp begins with huge new supermarket set to move in
DFO Cairns’ new owners have begun a major revamp of the shopping centre, with construction underway on three stores, including a low-cost Australian supermarket. The plan is intended to revitalise the centre, though…
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Road clear to at last fixing inland ‘missing link’ freight route
The final dirt section of Queensland’s Kennedy Developmental Road is set to be sealed under an $87.5 million government funding package. The stretch is prone to flooding and can cut off inland freight, making the…
Secret time capsule sealed on Remembrance Day revealled
A time capsule sealed in 1934 by returned servicemen has resurfaced at a temple in Cairns, revealing a glimpse of life in the years after the First World War. The capsule was hidden on Remembrance Day as former soldiers…
‘Unforgettable’ World Cup player dies suddenly aged 37
Former Italy international and Northern Pride captain Ryan Ghietti has died aged 37 after suffering a suspected medical episode while travelling with friends in Victoria. Born in Innisfail, he represented Italy in 12…
On a winner: Cairns council secures $30m event windfall
A report says Cairns Regional Council’s major events program generated nearly $30 million in economic impact. The council backed a dozen events, and the reported windfall suggests the investment delivered a substantial…
Footy star, loving dad remembered after sudden death
Ryan Ghietti, the Northern Pride’s games record holder and former captain, has died unexpectedly after a medical episode. Tributes have been paid to the former rugby league player and father following his sudden death…
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Postman delivers vital grant for youth charity
A youth charity in Manoora, Cairns, has secured a grant through Australia Post’s 2026 Community Grants program to continue mental health and cultural activities for vulnerable young people. Bori Muy LTD will run six…
Discount Green Waste Disposal Days – Early December 2026
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Free Green Waste Disposal, Sandbags Ahead of Wet Season
Residents are being encouraged to prepare for the wet season by clearing vegetation and collecting sandbags. Free green-waste disposal will run daily from 14 to 22 November, 8.30am to 5.15pm, at transfer stations in…
Service Queensland delivers a mobile 'service centre on wheels' for North and Far North Queensland
The Queensland Government has launched a new 'service centre on wheels' to improve access to government services for residents in North and Far North Queensland. This mobile unit allows citizens to process driver…
You can have your say On Future Dog Off-leash Areas
Cairns Regional Council is asking residents to comment on proposed changes to dog access in parks, beaches and other public spaces. Options include altering existing off-leash boundaries, creating or relocating areas…
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Tributes flow for Far Northern coach tour pioneer
Tourism industry pioneer Gordon Dixon, former owner of Down Under Tours, has died. He passed away on Sunday, 1 November, and tributes have been shared by Tourism Tropical North Queensland. Dixon and his brother James…
Cairns Crime Wrap – November 10
Assault, Mooroobool A 22-year-old man has been taken into custody following a series of incidents yesterday afternoon, 9 November. At around 2pm the man entered a Koch Street shopping centre where he was allegedly…
Development plans lodged for historic Edmonton farmland
A development application has been lodged with Cairns Regional Council to redevelop a family farm in Edmonton, south of Cairns. The proposal could turn the historic farmland into a retirement village and town centre…
Judge rejects ‘Peter Pan’ excuse for man’s drug offending
A judge jailed a 36-year-old man for drug offending after rejecting his claim that a youthful partying lifestyle had left him unable to understand the consequences. The judge described him as a small-time dealer. The…
Bunnings funds new grants to tackle SA crime
Concerns about a high incidence of anti-social behaviour in the community is driving South Australians to be proactive about their safety at home and making behavioural changes to help keep themselves safe.
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How Bunnings plans to help make NT suburbs safer
Bunnings has launched its Safer Places initiative to support safer neighbourhoods in the Northern Territory, following research into community safety concerns in the NT and Western Australia. Residents identified street…
Bunnings program to help tackle community safety
Bunnings has launched its Safer Places community safety initiative in Queensland, where a survey found widespread concern about crime. The research says 53 per cent of Queenslanders worry about youth crime and 48 per…
Illegal tobacco and vapes seized in black market raid of city outlet
Health officials and police have seized illegal tobacco and vaping products from a convenience store in Cairns’ central business district. The outlet has reportedly been targeted in as many as four previous raids, but…
Sailing solo at 83 – but never lonely
An 83-year-old sailor demonstrates that age is no barrier to adventure, continuing to pursue solo sailing journeys despite the challenges of advanced years. The story highlights the personal resilience and passion of…