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Big chillout in Motown
THE sounds of Motown will take centre stage in Cairns this month, as ‘The Big Chillout: Motown Spectacular’ brings its national tour to the Cairns Performing Arts Centre on 24
22 October, 2026
General News
100 years of teaching and learning at St Rita’s School
A HISTORIC landmark in local education is set to be celebrated next weekend as St Rita’s Catholic Primary School...
21 October, 2026
Beach upgrades underway
COASTAL recovery works are underway at Mission Beach, Wongaling Beach,...
Range of treatments for menstrual adjustments
AS a middle-aged female specialist GP I see a large number of women...
Change of life skin care therapy
MENOPAUSE symptoms can vary woman to woman and the way it will impact...
Entertainment
Premier island festival
KAPU Fest is returning to Cairns with four events over three nights, from 21 to 24 October 2026, bringing live music,...
21 October, 2026
Here’s cheers to Oktoberfest
KURRIMINE Beach is set to come alive with authentic Bavarian cheer on...
Coast to Netflix
INNISFAIL-raised actor and model Jarron Andy has taken his career to new...
Local News
‘Awesome’ night for all
BIG hair, neon colours and nostalgia took over Brothers Leagues Club...
Business
Bazaar gives town boost
MISSION Beach’s Village Green came alive last month as the Cassowary Coast Business Women’s Network’s Business Bazaar...
20 September, 2026
Fresh voice for business
A NEW regional network has officially launched to provide local...
How sweet it is
THE custodian committee of one of the Far North’s most iconic...
A tropical escape like no other
WHERE the lush Wet Tropics rainforest meets the sparkling Coral Sea,...
Community
‘Undisputed icon’
RETIRED shopkeeper, businessman, photographer and Rotarian Domenico ‘Dom’ Magnanini was described as “the undisputed...
8 October, 2026
Valued award for teacher
GOOD Counsel College (Innisfail) wellbeing assistant principal Matt...
School farewells ‘Mrs Gilly’
MISSION Beach State School teacher Patricia ‘Trish’ Gilmore has closed...
Councillor marks 10 years
CASSOWARY Coast regional councillor Jeff Baines is marking 10 years in...
Real Estate
Private isle yours for $10m
A PRIVATE island off Mission Beach has had its asking price slashed by millions from $15 million to $10m.
13 October, 2026
‘Tight’ rental market
RENTAL occupancy in the Cassowary Coast region remains exceptionally...
School for sale
INNISFAIL’S old state high school site is on the market and is being...
Waterfront wonder
A MUST-see, on the waterfront in the Marina of Port Hinchinbrook is this...
Sport
Game fishing event honours late stalwarts
THE 55th annual Innisfail Game Fishing Tournament cast off with emotion and excitement, as anglers from across...
17 October, 2026
Local News
Elite role for rugby teen
FROM the Cassowary Coast Chargers Junior Rugby Union fields to pulling...
Local News
Three-win tie in golf classis
A THRILLING three-way playoff in the Mark Walker Junior Classic set the...
Local News
Commanding win by leading bowler
A COMMANDING win in the Innisfail Ladies 2027 singles championship set...