8+ hour, 54+ 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, 11+ 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, 6+ 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, 6+ hour ago   (300+ words) The funding, provided through the Strengthening Community Safety Grant Program, will support practical upgrades, such as fencing and CCTV systems, to deter criminal activity and protect the community spaces. Federal Member for Leichhardt Matt Smith said he understood the significant…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (90+ words) Arterial road upgrades Cairns Local News THE duplication of the Cairns Western Arterial Road is one step closer, with early works now underway to get Far North Queenslanders home sooner and safer. Preparation works on the duplication between Lake Placid…...

1+ week, 5+ 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, 7+ hour ago   (371+ words) Major construction ended on the $472m project this week, funded by $195m each from the state and federal governments, as well as $82m from Cairns Regional Council. Cairns Mayor Amy Eden said the project, which will supply an extra six gigalitres of water…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (406+ words) Council workers removed the recycling wheelie bins from the suburb’s beachfront esplanade. But persistent residents have had a small and possibly short-lived victory this week with the bins now back. The saga began two weeks ago when concerned residents instantly…...

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, 5+ day ago   (334+ words) The merger will combine COUCH’s community-led services with the Leukaemia Foundation’s clinical expertise, national reach and operational capabilities, while retaining the Hub’s existing name. COUCH Chair Prof Scott Davis said both organisations were committed to providing care for people affected…...