From performances by Zindzi and the Zillionaires, to weaving, LEGO-mania, silent discos, quiet spaces and a magical Harry Potter evening, the Cairns Children’s Festival had something for every little one.
Olympian Ariarne Titmus and Harvey Norman chief executive Katie Page are in Cairns to celebrate all things Australian made, ahead of their keynote speeches at the Cairns Crocodiles convention.
Data reveals which city is leading Australia’s job growth — and it’s not where you might expect. Discover which Queensland city has topped the national charts.
Managing a business while raising two young children is a challenging endeavour, as one Far North Queensland mother has discovered.
Cairns’ first small bar is on the move, but will continue its mission to elevate the city’s cocktail scene now from a new venue with a bar nearly two and a half times the original size.
From TV screens to the distillery scene, popular TV presenter Larry Emdur will launch his new whisky line at Salt House.
The Queensland Victims’ Commissioner says if Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) was taken seriously, it could play a critical role in addressing youth crime.
After suffering two heat strokes in one day, railway worker Steve Wesche thought it was time to stop swinging the hammer and instead get behind the till.
A Cairns clergyman who met the late Pope Francis on two occasions, has remembered the religious figure as a beacon of warmth and hope.
Cairns entrepreneur and former professional fisherman Jase Teelow has seen a lot of waste in the industry. But when he noticed it was affecting recreational fishers, he took matters into his own hands.
Check out this nutritious alternative to potatoes that can be added to a number of dishes and grown all year round in FNQ.
Cairnseye gardening expert Yvonne Cunningham breaks down the different lily species and their favourable conditions.
A St Augustine’s College graduate put it all on the line when he bought a $50, one-way Tigerair ticket. Now the Queensland Tourism ambassador has revealed his three-step process to a picture-perfect career.
A Cairns pilates studio has received an international award for its service to clients in the Far North.
Churches across the Far North will welcome parishioners to celebrate one of the holiest weeks in the religious calendar.
Visitors to Savannah Sounds Port Douglas can travel to the popular music event in style, thanks to a new partnership with a Cairns-based tourism operator.
I’ve experienced grief before but nothing quite like what we’ve been told to expect this Easter, writes Amanda Blair.
The mayors of four Queensland councils are urging the state government to introduce a bed tax to help them pay for surging infrastructure costs. VOTE IN OUR POLL
A good phone should be fast, easy to use, have a great camera, good battery life, and a display which allows for both work and play. Throw in a little AI and you have a winner, as long as it works.
The national carrier has launched a three-day sale with major discounts on over a million seats, including limited-time Easter deals ahead of the school holidays. See the list.
The Irish and the Irish at heart celebrated St Patrick’s Day, the day of Ireland’s patron saint, with Irish songs, plenty of Guinness and good company at PJ O’Brien’s in Cairns.
Inspired by Queensland’s Delicious 100, we have compiled the ultimate foodie roadtrips from sweet treats to farm-to-table dining. SEE THE MAP
Cairns’ most inspiring, caring and compassionate women came together to acknowledge their achievements at Cairns Regional Council’s annual International Women’s Day awards. SEE THE WINNERS HERE
From leading the Cairns community and keeping our borders safe to empowering women and young people in the region and across the globe, here are some of the region’s inspiring female leaders.
Tech giant Samsung expects to ship more than a million units of its A series phones to Australia this year which will start at under $500. See what else you can buy as well.
Volunteers have lugged almost 100kg of rubbish – including plastic, styrofoam, bottles, and syringes – away from a Cairns island.
Apple is set to launch a radical upgrade of parental controls to combat children accessing inappropriate content. SEE HOW IT WILL WORK
With a price tag that’s half of its flagship phone, you would think Apple would have left a lot more out of its new iPhone 16e. FIRST LOOK
With two dogs in the house, Australia’s newest robotic vacuum and mopping device has been really well tested. FIRST LOOK
Critics have dubbed it the Flop, but we reckon this drone is one of the best gadgets we’ve reviewed in years. SEE THE PICS, VIDEOS
A popular Far North athletics event, which regularly welcomes thousands to the region, has made a major sponsorship announcement.
Cairns will play host to its third Brownlow Medallist in three years with one of the greats of the modern era set to lace up in the Far North.
With next level AI and photo features, it could be the most talked about phone of 2025 – and its already dividing some of the biggest reviewers on the planet. REVIEW
A group of Cairns locals have formed the ‘Trot In The Tropics’ run club which is taking the ‘run club’ tradition by storm. It is open to all fitness levels with pups welcomed along side. The club was formed in November and has seen massive growth in the past four months. Check out the gallery here
The site of the 2002 Bali bombing site, which claimed 88 Australian lives, is set to become a place to promote “tolerance”.
It’s the Year of the Snake. See what the year holds for you, your loved ones and friends, according to your Chinese zodiac.
The two biggest racing events in Cairns will be merging to become a ‘Super Carnival’. READ about it here >>>
Samsung has teamed up with Google to transform your phone into a ‘human-like’ AI powered agent to help you with everyday tasks. And it has even joined forces with Crocs for some bling. VIDEO, FIRST LOOK