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Cairns

Wet season circa 1947. A car is submerged on the appropriately named Lake Street. Picture: Supplied

Roads connecting our city

IN the early days, Cairns was connected to nearby towns via rough tracks and dray paths.

11 February, 2026

Fourth-year James Cook University medical students at The Yeinie Building, the new home of medical training in Cairns, (from left) Aoife Puri, Christopher Messina and Charlize Harris. Picture: Hugh Bohane

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Notable learning space

Neil Kenny, with his partner Rosemary Sciacca, during his rehabilitation at Cairns Hospital after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Picture: Supplied.

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Miner beats rare illness

Abstract acrylics two-day workshop with Maharlina Gorospe-Lockie on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 February. Picture: Supplied

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Art workshops staged for all ages

Suzon Fuks will use electronic components in her immersive exhibition e-Galaxy, which will tour Cairns on 16 February. Picture: Supplied

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Old tech turns into smart show

Bree James MP, Craig Davidson and Mark Olsen speak to the media at the Cairns Convention Centre during the global market briefing. Picture: Hugh Bohane

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Tourism lessons

Included at the $1 billion masterplan for Cairns Hospital announcement were (in front from left) Mulgrave MP Terry James, Health Minister Tim Nicholls, hospital CEO Leena Singh and Nick Tromp of Advance Cairns with an image of the new health innovation and surgical centre, Picture: Advance Cairns

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$1bn hospital build

Herron Todd White valuer Adrian Bagent.

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Market on high in last year

Cockatoo “George” lived to be 48 years of age at the Crown Hotel. Below (from top): The Tramway Hotel, The Cape York Hotel and the Mining Exchange Hotel. Pictures: Supplied

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Pubs with plenty of cheer

A member of the public (name withheld) speaks to former criminal turned politician, advocate for the youth, justice, mental health and DV Shane Cuthbert (right) at a Cairns public hearing into the proposed Youth Justice (Electronic Monitoring) Amendment Bill. Picture: Supplied.

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Division over ankle devices

Young citizen of the year Claudia Kurowski (left), citizen of the year Dr Renee Cremen and volunteer of the year Noelle Halpin at the 2026 Australia Day Awards at Munro Martin Parklands. Picture: Hugh Bohane

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Fairer sex call the shots

Author Leisa Fail with Stormy Normy, whose book series has received major international and national awards. Picture: Supplied

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FNQ sets scene for ‘Stormy Normy’

The Reef Hotel Casino turns 30. Picture: Supplied

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Casino begins 30th anniversary year with 100% Kylie

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