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The Pullman Reef Hotel Casino reported 11% growth in 2024-25. Picture: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

Service drives success

CAIRNS is only one of four cities throughout Australia which have outperformed pre-COVID hotel rates.

16 April, 2026

Regulars Pablo Pardoen (left) and Michael Kenny at Empire Alternacade and Events Cairns say the venue’s closure on 22 March will leave a major gap in the city’s pinball and gaming community. Picture: Hugh Bohane

Cairns News

It’s game over

The Reef Hotel Casino. Picture: iStock

Cairns News

Casino takeover delay

The Westco BMW team (from left) Ben Kelly, Timothy Reveleigh, Stamatios Monafis, Ella Hunt, Glen Farley, Will Robinson, Kieran Smith, Camden Barlow, Griffin Barlow, Brodie Draper and dealer-principal Chris King. Picture: Westco BMW

Local News

BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’ of ‘26

Driven to make a difference is Driving Miss Daisy – Cairns Northern Beaches’ owner-operator Sukhvinda Singh (Sukhi). Picture: Supplied

Cairns News

Daisy driven by care and patience

Cairns psychosomatic therapist and holistic healing practitioner Lauren Wilson is offering people a natural calmer, clearer and more energised start to 2026. Picture: Supplied

Stratford News

Be clear and calm this year

The Reef Hotel Casino’s profits have increased to $7.1m for the second half of 2025. Picture: Nick Dalton

Cairns News

Reef Casino profits increase

The pool in the middle of the $60 million Skyhaven 186-room hotel due to open at Cairns Airport in late 2027. It will be managed by Mandala Hotels and Resorts. Picture: Supplied

Aeroglen News

Jet into aviation hotel

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service CEO Leena Singh (left) and Member for Mulgrave Terry James unveil the new helipad design. Main picture: Nick Dalton

Cairns News

Big lift for helipad shift

Cairns RSL Club president Gail Russell (left) and general manager Craig Clark are excited about the new club at Gordonvale. Picture: Nick Dalton

Gordonvale News

Club’s 2027 vision

Smithfield pharmacist Nick Loukas (left) with long standing colleague Sheri Barfoot. Picture: Supplied

Smithfield News

Full circle for city pharmacist

Famous names such as boxer Anthony Mundine (left) and son Rahim with Fetta’s host George Karagiannis have dined at the Grafton St Greek restaurant. Picture: Supplied

Cairns News

Hospitality key to Fetta’s

Tia’s Cafe co-owner Arisa Kaewwangsan in the restaurant. Picture: Supplied

Cairns News

Savour tasty spices of life

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