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18/04/2024

ANZAC Day is coming up 25 April, and to recognise the spirit of the National Day of Remembrance, events will be held across the Cairns region including Cairns City, Babinda, Edge Hill, Edmonton, Gordonvale, Stratford, Trinity Beach, and Yorkeys K**b.

The day is to recognise and honour the bravery of those who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Lest we forget.

The Cairns City ceremony begins with a dawn service from 5.30am at the Cairns Esplanade Cenotaph. It will be followed by the commemorative march along the esplanade, leaving Fogarty Park at 7.30am, concluding with a service at the Cenotaph.

For more details on services within the region, visit https://brnw.ch/21wIXGC

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08/02/2024

Nominations for International Women’s Day Awards are now open. This is your opportunity to acknowledge someone who has made an immense contribution to the lives of women and girls within the Cairns community. There are three categories to choose from, including Woman of the Year, Young Woman of the Year, and the Women's Recognition Award.

Nominate now 👉 https://bit.ly/40qNM6X
Submissions close 5pm, 19 February

Finalists and winners will be announced at the Cairns Regional Council International Women’s Day awards on Friday 8 March.

18/01/2024

We're one week out from a long weekend and there's plenty of pool fun to be had 💦 Get the family together and make the most of FREE entry at Woree Sports and Aquatic Centre, Tobruk Memorial Pool and the Marlin Coast Bicentennial Pool. Get amongst some music, pool games and a charity BBQ, all happening at 9am - 12pm on Friday 26th of January 🤩

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08/01/2024

Cairns Regional Council is celebrating the upcoming public holiday with a range of free family fun events across the region. Enjoy music, exciting pool games, charity fundraising BBQ and onsite cafes at 9am - 12pm on Friday 26th of January 🤩

It's set to be a day of laughter and pool fun with free entry for everyone. Bring the whole family and head to Woree Sports and Aquatic Centre, Tobruk Memorial Pool or the Marlin Coast Bicentennial Pool to make the most of the long weekend 💦

20/12/2023

The latest art and events guide is in your inboxes now! We share what's next for creative powerhouse behind Tropic Now and Tropic mag, Tropic Studio! 💜 We also chat to Ben from BOO SEEKA about their upcoming tour and performance in FNQ 🌴 Plus a bunch of awesome events including the Guyala Cafe Xmas eve feast, the MOJI gig at Gilligan's, and all the exhibitions around town 🎨

Don't miss out, read the full edition >> https://bit.ly/3v8tKTH
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15/12/2023

TC Jasper will not dampen the festive spirit as Carols in the Park is set to go ahead with a slight venue change 🎄 The live show will now be taking place in the main theatre at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre, with a stream in the studio space 🤩 The celebration continues to be a free event however, to ensure a safe space for all tickets need to be reserved via Ticketlink.

Go show your support to everyone who's making this season a special one. Tickets available from Friday afternoon, 15th Dec 👉 www.ticketlink.com.au

05/12/2023

Christmas parties seem to be taking over everyone's calendars, lucky we've got a few more options to fill in all the blanks. Japanese comedian Waka Takashi is sharing his take after five years in Aus 🐨 NorthSite is hosting an artist meetup, as well as a new exhibition launch 🎨 We have a couple workshops by The Posy Crew, and Annee herself from Annee’s Caphê with a Vietnamese coffee masterclass at Nu Nu 🌺 Plus, there are a few end of year performances by local choir, dance and community groups, including the inaugural WhichWay Film Festival. To top it off, we also have Turn Up the Heat, a Climate Protest organised by Cairns and Far North Environment Centre and Fight For Our Reef, demanding stronger action from our governments ✊

You know what to do 👇

Japanese comedian Takashi Wakasugi is sharing his take after five years in Aus. NorthSite is hosting an artist meetup, as well as a new exhibition launch...

29/11/2023

There's now no denying what time of year it is, so to shimmy in all the festivities we have a bunch of Christmas events all weekend long 🎄 JUTE's young talent is on full display with help from Overall Arts, and we have comedy at the Tanks with The War on 2023 wrapping the year up in a messy little bow 🎀 Paramour Cabaret is back for one night only, James R. Thomas is hitting the stage at Elixir, and Rock'n'Roar4 Paws is in Mareeba this time to raise funds for the Mareeba Animal Refuge 🐾

You know what to do, there's plenty to get amongst 👇

JUTE's young talent is on full display, we have comedy at the Tanks with The War on 2023 wrapping the year up in a messy little bow. Paramour Theatre is b..

23/11/2023

It's that time again, the Council Christmas Tree will be lit up next Friday 1st Dec, kicking off the festive season 🎄 To mark the occasion, everyone's favourite blue heeler Bluey, and little sister Bingo will be putting on three FREE live performances of their special Christmas Show 🤩

Bluey and Bingo begin their shows from 5.30pm, so make sure you're across set times. The lights will be switched on at 7pm, followed by the announcement of the Christmas ecard competition winners. Come and join in the festivities, and if you'd like to learn more visit https://bit.ly/3G8Y1nE and stay updated on Council's page.

21/11/2023

This weekend the Thai Cultural Community hosts the fifth Loy Kra Thong Festival, along with an assortment of live music and theatre. Aloe Blacc brings soulful vibes to the Tanks, while the The Beatle Boys deliver an exclusive concert experience. The Teskey Brothers hit the stage at the Performing Arts Centre and Crooked Colours celebrate 20 years of Gilligan's 🤩

Enjoy some good wine and cheese at Guyala, and make sure to support Mareeba Animal Refuge at Rock N Roar for Paws. Centacare FNQ is also hosting a Women's Empowerment and Self Defence Workshop to support breaking the cycle of victimisation and create a safer community for all 🤲

You know what to do, link below for the full rundown

This weekend we're celebrating Thai culture at the fifth Loy Kra Thong Festival. Aloe Blacc brings soulful vibes to the Tanks, while the Beatle Boys deliver

14/11/2023

It's the week for film fans as Understory Film Festival celebrates 10 years with a selection of NQ filmmakers and short films. We also have instalments of Starry Night Cinema showing Bridesmaids, Unseen Cinema showing hugely successful South Korean film Past Lives, Life Sounds Like at the Tanks in celebration of Ausmusic Month, and a production of award-winning Chewing Gum Dreams at JUTE 🎥🎭

There's also plenty of live music with James Abberley, Hylidae and Tessa Devine at Elixir. Aussie rapper 360 is at Edge Hill Tavern, there's another instalment of Cairns DRUM & BASS at The Jack and Melbourne based music initiative Homebass is launching an FNQ chapter 🤩

More where that came from, you know what to do 👇

📸 A still from Understory 2023 finalist, Desires - Cinnamon Sun by Thomas Lowth

It's the week for film fans as Understory celebrates 10 years with a selection of NQ filmmakers and short films. We also have instalments of Starry Night Ci

07/11/2023

We have a mix of events this weekend including live music by The Dreggs, Vika & Linda, Hoolia and Sean Rii. There's comedy with Jarryd Goundrey and Heath Franklin's Chopper, and a sold out performance by Bangarra Dance Theatre. Plus we mark Armistice Day, The Cairns Taipans have a home game, and UMI Arts launches their final exhibition for the year 🤩

📷 Bangarra Dance Theatre

We have a mix of events this weekend including live music, comedy and theatre. Plus we mark Armistice Day, The Cairns Taipans have a home game, and UMI Arts