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EVERY day, Far North Queensland residents benefit from health equipment and expertise funded by the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation. All funds raised by the Foundation are spent on providing better health care...

THE increasingly popular Entertainment Book is a fabulous way to gain discounts on eateries and accommodation not only across the Far North, but around the nation. Not only that, but it is a great fundraiser for local...

Thank you to those events and individuals who have made a donation over $2000 to us in the first quarter of this financial year. $20,000 - Urban Properties Cairns $8,168.00 - USM Events Noosa $19,621.25 - Event...

TICKETS are selling and participants are registering in the 2017 Trinity Powersports Sea-Fari island hop. The annual jetski-powered island hop is an aquatic adventure, perfectly timed to take place on Australia Day...

A RECORD 350 cyclists took to the  Mulligan Highway in September to raise funds for cardiac services in Far North Queensland. Celebrating its 10th year, the Mount Franklin Cardiac Challenge drew cyclists from around...

IT simply does not occur to Thelma Bryan, not to help others. While the 86-year-old might have plenty on her own plate to deal with, she mentally puts that to one side to support other people. The feisty swimmer and...

A wonderful combination of fresh seasonal ingredients and flavours, this traditional Italian salad is a sure fire hit. Serve on its own or as a side dish this is a perfect accompaniment to any barbecue or meal. What...

HAVE you ever wondered where the beautiful gift baskets at the Cairns Hospital cafes come from? The hard-working hands of Darrylene Paterson, is your answer. Darrylene has been a volunteer with the Far North...

Stunning pallet-based furniture and artworks will help the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation buy equipment for cancer patients. SeaFM's The Power of Pallets Auction and Cocktail Party on Saturday night raised...

THE humble timber pallet has a lot of unrealised power – the power to save lives, the power to get unemployed people working, the power to reduce waste going into landfill and the power to create stunning furniture and...

The original Iron Throne might have been forged at the order of Aegon the Conqueror, but this version has been forged with hundreds of man and woman hours at the house of The Deckstore. This incredible piece of...

A FAMILY business with a long history of local philanthropy has introduced a small business networking group to the joys of giving back. Lords Insurance Services, with a long and dedicated past of supporting local...

SHARON Hine is one Cairns woman whose life is being turned around by the humble timber pallet. Her life has gone from that of a financial adviser, to a talented pallet furniture and candle creator. “I had a...

THE right doctors and nurses were in the right place at the right time to save a woman’s life during the Mount Franklin Cardiac Challenge. Event organisers were blown away during a medical situation on day two, to...

REAL estate agent, husband, dad, grandfather, master pizza maker, cyclist and philanthropist. These are all words used to sum up Tony Nastasi, one of the most dedicated participants in the Mount Franklin Cardiac...

JOHN Nomoa will probably never take for granted the ability to run and play games with his mates. That's because he knows what it's like to not be able to do the things normal healthy, active kids do. The now...

TROY Thompson is a fully-fledged member of the “zipper club” and has been since he was a baby. Now a strapping 21-year-old lad, Troy has been accompanied on his cardiac journey by Simba, given to him by his...

The humble eggplant is used in the cuisines all over the world. In Indian cuisine it is often described as the "king of vegetables". It is often stewed, as in the French ratatouille, or deep fried as in the Italian...

WORKING together as a team is what motivates the Cairns Hardware Mount Franklin Cardiac Challenge team. The group of 21, most of whom work for the hardware business, are new to cycling, but very excited to take on...

The Power of Pallets charity fundraiser ticks all the boxes for the Durie family. Brothers Chris and Jamie Durie are both taking part in the pallet recycling charity auction because of its core values. ...

IT might be August, but volunteers are already getting excited about wrapping thousands of Christmas presents. The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation is looking for volunteers to help wrap presents at Cairns...