2+ hour, 47+ min ago   (309+ words) By Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy The Bushy Creek Makers’ Fair has been organised by the Let’s Grow Julatten and Mt Molloy Group and will take place on 19 and 20 September at Geraghty Park, Julatten. The event is designed to extend and expand…...

4+ hour, 47+ 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…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (113+ words) Cairns Festival wraps up Cairns Local News Cairns Festival wraps up ALMOST 20,000 people turned out for Carnival on Collins as the 64th Cairns Festival wrapped up with a program featuring live music, art, markets and performances. The annual Father’s Day finale…...

4+ day, 2+ 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, 2+ 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…...

5+ day, 4+ 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, 6+ 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…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (234+ words) Federal Member for Leichhardt Matt Smith and State Member for Barron River Bree James joined Serenitas state development head Blair Britton and state sales manager Greg Paul to turn the first sod at the clubhouse site, signalling the start of…...

6+ day, 2+ 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…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (159+ words) Guest speaker David Caspar will share how permaculture can turn a suburban plot into a thriving edible garden. The FOBG talks are held the second Wednesday of the month at the Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, behind Tank sixty four café…...