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Bipartisan support makes new Cairns CQUniversity campus a done deal

13 May 2022, 12:09

A proposed new city-based university campus will become a reality, after the Coalition matched Labor’s promise of $50-million in funding.

Increased need for Indigenous carers as rights for vulnerable children are strengthened

12 May 2022, 13:15

A shortage of carers in Cairns is leading to First Nations children being placed in Youth Residential Care homes, which conflicts with new laws.

Cairns author releases second novel inspired by the tropical north environment

12 May 2022, 10:00

Local author Averil Kenny has just released her second novel, a historical fiction inspired by the tropical north’s captivating crater lakes.

Tropic Weekender: The best events and things to do in Cairns

11 May 2022, 16:30

The Children's Festival, WOW Festival and the Red Hot Summer Tour is among things to do this weekend, as well as markets, films and comedy.

Cairns advocacy group seeking new CEO following early departure of Paul Sparshott

11 May 2022, 10:02

Advance Cairns has made the shock announcement that CEO Dr Paul Sparshott has resigned just a year after he started in the role.

Cairns Art Gallery showcases Australia's changing face in historic Archibald exhibition

10 May 2022, 13:00

A year from becoming the first and only Queensland venue to host the Archibald Prize, Cairns Art Gallery is temporarily home to another major coup.

Amazing footage captures bird of prey attacking drone near Cairns

10 May 2022, 12:30

A young white-bellied sea eagle has been filmed attacking a drone at Deeral, near Russell Heads.

Entsch pledges $11 million to assess alternative routes to the Kuranda Range Road

09 May 2022, 11:45

The embattled Kuranda Range Road is making headlines again today with a multi-million dollar promise by the Coalition, however the pledge comes with a major caveat.

Kennedy candidates: here's what you need to know ahead of the federal election

09 May 2022, 08:45

Pre-polling booths are now open for the federal election. Here's our guide on the candidates vying to unseat Bob Katter in Kennedy.

Mossman dining destination puts local flavours front and centre

06 May 2022, 11:00

Set beside the jade waters of Mossman River, Silky Oaks Lodge has reopened to the world with Head Chef Mark Godbeer’s unique twist on native flavours.

Cairns Indigenous Art Fair call out for models, mannequins for upcoming fashion events

05 May 2022, 14:30

Do you know an experienced (or novice!) Indigenous model? Or perhaps you have a mannequin on hand? Both are being sought for the region's biggest arts fair.

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