Movie review: Despicable Me 2 a quirky delight for the whole family

<strong> More minions: </strong> Gru's cute subordinates in Despicable Me 2.

IF you were a fan of Steve Carell's wacky animated film Despicable Me then you are sure to love its sequel, which takes everything that was charming about the first film and flings it at you in spades.

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The Cat Empire announce two shows at Tanks Arts Centre on October 5 and 6

<strong> Party time: </strong> Melbourne band The Cat Empire return to Cairns in October.

Dust of your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie with Melbourne's masters of feline funk.

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Last chance to enter After Earth merchandise competition

<strong> Future flick: </strong> Jaden Smith in After Earth.

Time is running out on your chance to win one of 10 After Earth prize packs.

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Steve Carell returns as super villain in Despicable Me 2

<strong> Back in action: </strong> Steve Carell as Gru (centre left) in Despicable Me 2.

STEVE Carell knows exactly what he would do if he had ten thousand minions from Despicable Me 2 at his disposal.

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Tunel Nightclub swings open doors in Cairns to massive crowd

<strong> Open for business: </strong>  Katie Walker of White Rock and Rachael Northage of Gordonvale enjoying Tunel's opening night.

IT was smash opening for a new nightclub on the Cairns scene on Saturday night, with owners claiming 1300 punters through the door.

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Kuranda Roots Festival celebrates 10 years of entertainment

GALLERY: WHETHER you were groovin' to the beat or just relaxing in the lush rainforest surrounds of The Billabong, Kuranda Roots Festival's tenth anniversary celebration went down a treat with music-lovers over the weekend.

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Pictures: Kuranda Roots Festival 2013

Backstage pass with Aaron Cash from Cuban dance sensation Ballet Revolucion

CUBAN dance sensation Ballet Revolucion is making its way back to Far North Queensland in July, performing two shows at Cairns Civic Centre.

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Empire Of The Sun new album Ice On The Dune out today

<strong> Back together: </strong> Nick Littlemore and Nick Steele from Empire Of The Sun.

LUKE Steele is having a mascara malfunction. As Emperor Steele, the supreme commander of Empire Of The Sun alongside Lord Littlemore, he is immaculately uniformed, coiffured and made-up.

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New Cairns nightclub Tunel opens doors on Spence St on Saturday night

<strong> New venue: </strong> The logo for Tunel Nightclub on Spence St.

New Cairns nightclub Tunel swings open its doors on Saturday night for a special sneak preview.

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Sounds Of Austranesia brings the best Cairns indigenous music to Tanks Arts Centre

<strong> Coming together: </strong> Will Kepa, Mayella Dewis, Rubina Kimiia and Danny Bani from Sounds Of Austranesia.

A DYNAMIC celebration of the rich and diverse indigenous cultures of Far North Queensland and the Pacific will premiere at Tanks on Saturday.

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Shake & Stir Theatre Company present George Orwell's Animal Farm at Centre Of Contemporary Arts

<strong> Classic literature: </strong> George Orwell's Animal Farm makes its way to the stage at CoCA, courtesy of Shake & Stir.

FORMER Cairns actor Nick Skubij returns home tonight for a one-night-only performance of Animal Farm at the Centre of Contemporary Arts.

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Australia's dancehall queen Nadiah Idris drops in for Kuranda Roots Festival

<strong> Dancehall style: </strong> Nadiah Idris will dance as part of Hostile Takeover at Kuranda Roots, as well as host a workshop on dancehall.

Celebrate 10 years of music and culture in Kuranda's rainforest with Australian dancehall queen Nadiah Idris.

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Like father, like son for Will and Jaden Smith in After Earth

<strong> Sci-fi: <strong> Jaden Smith as Kitai and Will Smith as Cypher in After Earth.

Will Smith has learned to put fatherhood ahead of the multimillion-dollar careers of his wife and children - but he still hates to lose as much as ever, as Neala Johnson reports.

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UK speed garage star Kissy Sell Out headlines Drops N Wobbles in Cairns at The Attic

<strong> UK legend: </strong> Kissy Sell Out lands in Cairns tonight.

DESPITE it being 2.30am at his end in the UK, Thomas Bisdee - aka DJ Kissy Sell Out - crackles with energy as we speak about tonight's show.

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Davy Simony returns to give local audiences a taste of debut EP Discover

<strong> Local talent: </strong> Growing up in Kuranda, Davy Simony has been playing guitar and singing since he was eight.

YOUNG Kuranda talent Davy Simony hosts a series of acoustic shows across the region from tonight.

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Vince Vaughn might not be tech-savvy, but he's happy

<strong> Big laughs: </strong> Vince Vaughn stars in new comedy The Internship, alongside Owen Wilson.

IN A world where job security is an alien concept to most, Vince Vaughn seems pretty comfortable in his career.

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The Great Gatsby : Luhrmann's Great Hit

Baz Luhrmann's production of The Great Gatsby, which has set a record for its opening weekend in Australia, is a beautifully shot and practically perfect film. 

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Google meets Hollywood in new Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson comedy The Internship

<strong> Tech savvy: </strong> Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn in a scene from The Internship.

GOOGLE interns got an early look at a Hollywood take on their world and chatted with celebrities who play them on screen in The Internship film.

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Henry Cavill soars as Superman in Man Of Steel

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Home is where the heart is for Cairns' own Emma Louise

<strong> Hometown hero: </strong> Emma Louise performs to a sold-out crowd at Tanks Arts Centre on Friday. Picture: Stewart McLean

EMMA Louise's sold-out homecoming show for her debut album Vs Head Vs Heart was among the best in recent memory at Tanks Arts Centre on Friday night.

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Yothu Yindi singer dies, aged 56

<strong> Australian legend: </strong> The lead singer of Yothu Tindi has died, aged 56. He is pictured here after being inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame. Picture: Sam Mooy

Mandawuy Yunupingu, the former Yothu Yindi lead singer, has died aged 56 at his home in the Northern Territory.

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Extreme sports daredevils amaze Cairns crowd at Nitro Circus Live at Cazalys Stadium

THE skies may have opened, but it didn't stop the stars of Nitro Circus Live from flying high at Cazalys Stadium on Saturday.

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Pictures: Nitro Circus Live at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns

Jazz On The Green brings high notes to the fairway

<strong> Relaxing on the green: </strong>  Niki Filitonga, Raiha Puraha and Chloe Marx at the last Jazz On The Green in November 2012.

POPULAR community event Jazz On The Green returns for another big show at Ocean's Edge in Palm Cove today.

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Festival Of The Knob brings family fun to Yorkeys and Northern Beaches

<strong> Ready to sing: </strong> Emily Muskee, Jessie Wallace,  Ashleigh Meikle, Scarlet Angerson and Ashley Page of Yorkey's Knob State School's performance at Festival Of The Knob.

QUIRKY community event Festival Of The Knob returns for another year today, taking over the Community Centre Park on Wattle St for a big outing of family fun.

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