5+ hour, 59+ min ago   (255+ words) By Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy A sunny but windy day did not deter numerous locals from donning a selection of outfits, all supplied by the NicNak Shed. MC and local resident Diane Demetre took on the role for the first time…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (309+ words) It has returned to Cairns to celebrate 150-plus years of the contribution of women and girls to the city and region. WOW executive producer Jo Pratt said the festival, which opened yesterday and continues today and tomorrow, brought “a wave…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (450+ words) JAPT Pty Ltd which owns the pub in Grove St, has lodged a development application with Cairns Regional Council for the relocation to the former Reject Shop on the property known as the Civic Centre in Florence St. Queensland Health…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (227+ words) By Cairns Historical Society & Museum From the earliest recreation reserves to the hundreds of parks, playgrounds, sports fields and natural areas we enjoy today, Cairns parks and gardens mirror the pioneering and outdoors-loving spirit of Cairns. Whether it’s kicking a…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (399+ words) At its July meeting, councillors Rob Pyne, Trevor Tim, Anna Middleton and Mayor Amy Eden opposed a motion to allow a material change of use on the property, so it could include short-term accommodation as well as long-term accommodation at…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (161+ words) Husband-and-wife GPs Dr Gagandeep (Gagan) Rajpal and Dr Rajlakshmi (Raj) Rajpal officially opened Harmony Family Medical Centre’s new purpose-built facility last week. Founded in 2022, Harmony Family Medical Centre is a family-owned, bulk-billing practice. Dr Rajpal said the centre was established…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (169+ words) Joan Cadman, who served as president of Meals on Wheels Cairns for 16 years, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Mary Lowe Living Legend Award in recognition of her contribution to the organisation. Mrs Cadman’s recognition comes more than five…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (417+ words) Set to open its doors on Monday 7 September following annual winter maintenance, the pool will operate strictly on a weekday schedule from 6am to 11am and 1pm to 6pm. The decision leaves families, workers and weekend recreation seekers shut out – forcing many to travel…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (192+ words) Pamela McKay, 66, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was just five years old. Back then, far less was known about treating the disease and she recalled spending months in hospital every year, falling into multiple diabetic comas and facing…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (303+ words) The Cairns St property owners requested a material change of use so it could include short-term accommodation as well as long term accommodation at the site. While a council report recommended approval – as the proposal was consistent with council’s framework…...