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Cairns Characters
Please enjoy our profiles of the hidden heroes keeping Cairns moving, focusing on the unique personalities that make living here such as stimulating experience. Were not interested in celebrities, CEOs or council leaders, rather the genuine salt of the earth folk who enrich our lives each day through their hard work and good deeds. Send your nominations to digital@tcp.newsltd.com.au
Shane Moller
Lifeguard Shane Moller leads the team of surf life savers watching over families
and tourists at Cairns Lagoon every day.
and tourists at Cairns Lagoon every day.
Chris Baecher
Overlooking mountains, mangroves and the reef: the airport control tower is the
best situated office in Far North Queensland.
best situated office in Far North Queensland.
Louisa Grandy
Working in the Flecker's tropical paradise, Horticultural Superviser Louisa may
just have the best job in Cairns.
just have the best job in Cairns.
Pamela Martin
Kiwi Pam came to Cairns on holiday and quickly decided she'd rather be here than
Auckland. She plays a key role at Cairns' best Op Shop
Auckland. She plays a key role at Cairns' best Op Shop
Andrew & Demitri Stylianou
Traditional gentleman's barber Andrew learned his trade in Cyprus and has been
cutting hair for 50 years
Dominic Johns
One of Cairns' most popular artists, sculptor Dom is best known for his giant
shell on the Esplanade. A genius with mosaic
shell on the Esplanade. A genius with mosaic
Tim Hickin
Nothing beats being a passenger in this lifelong enthusiast's beautifully restored 1928 Model A
Philip Canuto
Enjoying a life city dwellers dream of, Philip lives on the beach in Yarrabah,
surviving off the fruits of his market garden and the sea
Juliette Cairnes
The former dancer from Perth has lived in Kuranda for more than 20 years - she
claims her job in the rainforest is the best of her life.
claims her job in the rainforest is the best of her life.
Josie Cabitac
Working early-morning at Rusty's in a market packed with personalities, Josie
stands out, occupying a prime position facing onto Sheridan.
stands out, occupying a prime position facing onto Sheridan.
Mechel Pearson
Since very young, Mechel has loved laying on the hands.
She now specialises in remedial therapy and hot
stone massage.
She now specialises in remedial therapy and hot
stone massage.
Mervyn Luscombe
After working for Queensland Rail across the Far North, Kuranda Scenic Railway
Driver Merv now enjoys the relaxing run up the range.
Lance Neville
Enthusiastic, passionate Environment Officer Lance spends his day
talking up the wonders of the Wet Tropics rainforest at Red Peak.
Scotty Sam
ARMED with leafblowers, sheers and man-size John Deere lawnmowers, Scotty s from Cairns Regional Council keep the Esplanade clean.
Joyce McDonagh
Is there a more relaxing way to start your day than a free yoga class beside the
Lagoon? Yoga teacher Joyce chills out dozens of locals...
Lagoon? Yoga teacher Joyce chills out dozens of locals...
Kelos Blackney
Like all Cairns' dedicated baristas, Dolce & Caffe's Kelos is up before the
birds to ensure we get our coffee, smoothies and breakfast fixes.
Thelma Bryan
Three times a week, octogenarian swimmer
Thelma clocks up the laps
at Tobruk outdoor pool.
Thelma clocks up the laps
at Tobruk outdoor pool.
Johno Johnson
Former blues guitar wildman Johno has been a key driver of the Cairns scene for the past 40 years.
Bruce Belcher
You wouldn't get too close to an elephant says Bruce, so why do people demonise crocodiles?
Alex Mitchell
Working with the world's most deadly snakes a lifetime's dream for Reptile Supervisor Alex.
Bill O'Connor
In 28 years as a weatherman, Bill has experienced pretty much everything, but big cyclones still scare him.
