Construction work is about to kick off on a $10m expansion of a major Cairns shopping centre that before this Christmas will be home to a total of 40 specialty stores as well as Coles and Woolies Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) Construction on the highly anticipated Redlynch Skatepark upgrade is set to start this month Following thorough community consultation and approval of the concept design construction to enhance the park's functionality and appeal is  set to start Division 6 Councillor Kristy Vallely said: “We're proud to see this project come to fruition reflecting our commitment to creating inclusive recreational spaces that foster community engagement and pride.” Key features of the upgrade include a vertical extension catering to various skill levels and riding styles "The commencement of construction marks an exciting milestone,” Cr Vallely said “This upgrade will not only enhance our recreational facilities but also contribute to the vibrancy and well-being of our community.” The greenery and natural ambience of the Cairns Botanic Garden provided the perfect backdrop for today’s launch of the Mayor’s.. May is the month of Masters in Tropical North Queensland with hockey teams mountain bikers and an array of athletes.. Cairns Chamber of Commerce and Advance Cairns have added their support alongside Master Builders and Access Housing.. Cairns Regional Council acknowledges and pays our respects to the Traditional Custodians of our region Gimuy Walubara Yidinji; Mandingalbay Yidinji; Gunggandji; Dulabed and Malanbara Yidinji; Bundabarra and Wadjanbarra Yidinji; Wanyurr Majay; Mamu and NgadjonJii peoples Postal address: PO Box 359 Cairns QLD 4870 Email: council@cairns.qld.gov.au Web: www.cairns.qld.gov.au Phone: 1300 69 22 47 After hours emergency phone: 1300 69 22 47 Cairns Arts and Culture Map Cairns Disaster Dashboard Cairns Libraries Cairns Performing Arts Centre Smart Green Economy Choose Cairns (Living in Cairns) Go Clubs Great Barrier Reef Masters Games Tanks Arts Centre Ticketlink A toddler's heart will give new life to a stranger after the tot tragically died following a choking incident at daycare just two months before his second birthday Henry Spletter is understood to have begun fighting for breath while at Redlynch's Busy Bees childcare centre in Cairns, far north Queensland Paramedics revived him and flew him to Townsville University Hospital but he was declared dead on Saturday after suffering a 'non-survivable brain injury' described their little boy as 'beautiful in every way' in a heartbreaking tribute 'He was very active, once he got up, you couldn't stop him,' Ms Spletter said the staff provided great first aid and we're thankful to them for that as well as emergency services and the Cairns and Townsville ICU departments 'So many people did all they could to support him until the end.' It remains unclear on what Henry choked on and an investigation has been launched into the incident Ms Spletter revealed the couple had decided to donate his heart and it was 'successfully transferred to another little boy or girl' Queensland Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the Coroner Busy Bees Australia chief executive Phil McKenzie said the company's thoughts were with the Spletter family 'The entire Busy Bees team is extremely shocked and saddened by Henry's passing,' Mr McKenzie said 'Out of respect for the Spletter family and to support to our team the Redlynch centre was closed on Monday.' The public support for the family in recent days has been overwhelming with nearly 1,000 people donating to a GoFundMe appeal set up by family friend Stuart Brown. 'Henry was a beloved son, big brother, and shining light in the lives of those who knew him,' Mr Brown wrote. 'Aaron, Rachel, and their family are grieving the loss of their precious child. 'Your donations will help Aaron, Rachel, and their newborn daughter, Aubrey, take the time they need to grieve, heal, and be together. 'We ask that you hold Henry's family in your thoughts and prayers.' The appeal had raised $114,153 by Tuesday morning and Mr Spletter said he was grateful for the support. 'I've already received so many messages of support from people,' he said. 'Looking at their names, I know they're not all well off, but they're contributing as much as they can, and we appreciate it. 'It is just a matter of remembering him and celebrating him. For only 22 months, he achieved a lot.' Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... Victim of acid attack 'plotted by his ex-partner who teamed up with a gang' dies in hospital six... We are trapped in unsellable newbuild homes after a £52m dual carriageway was built on our... Horror as $4.5M influencer-laden yacht SINKS off Miami... after glam women made a rookie maritime... Pub is forced to pay family £75,000 after wrongly accusing them of 'dine and dash' over £150... How Meghan's biggest cheerleader brokered Harry's disastrous BBC interview - three months after... Woman dead and three others including a child injured after car ploughed into pedestrians: Man, 49,... 'It's a rather giant f*** you.' Royal insider's furious reaction to Meghan's Instagram salvo as... Woman who was missing for more than 60 years is found 'alive and well' decades after vanishing... American tourist suffers horrific fate while attempting to capture selfie at Rome's Colosseum The towns being ruined by day-tripper invasions. Selfie-loving tourists cause traffic hell and the... How can I see the Red Arrows' iconic flypast? Map reveals when and where planes will be visible over... Hamas hostage, 23, 'raped by personal trainer influencer in her own home after being released' King, Queen, William and Kate honour selfless devotion of Britain's wartime heroes as they lead... Husband of British mother, 65, who was knifed to death in French village says her affair is a... M&S cyber attack could take 'months' to fully recover from as 'paranoid' staff resort to sleeping in... No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} The Far North community has rallied behind the family of a 20 month old boy who died after an incident at a Cairns childcare centre A campaign to stop a commercial industrial site from being established in Redlynch Valley has failed with councillors narrowly voting in favour of the controversial development The operator of the Redlynch quarry has applied to Cairns Regional Council to remove almost 100 trees surrounding an excavated pit in the Redlynch Valley A fish and chip shop owned by one of the region’s lead business advocates has become the latest Redlynch business to be left with thousands of dollars worth of damage after a break-in by youth crims A Belgian chocolate cafe has opened in Cairns boasting a menu of decadent chocolate desserts perfect for any sweet tooth A Cairns councillor has accused residents and leaders in the building sector of using “emotionally driven intimidation” against her and other council employees during debate over a new development The Kappa cup kicked off this weekend despite horrendous weather conditions For the first time in a decade a major sunburn shopping centre is planning to add a handful of brand new tenancies while improving parking A proposal to build an industrial park in a rainforest-rich Cairns suburb has divided residents Resident safety and perceived conflict of interest of a proposed development application were among the top concerns Redlynch residents raised with Cairns Regional Council Council will conduct its annual live siren testing in the areas of Redlynch Brinsmead and Freshwater on Saturday 19 October between 10am and midday all nine Outdoor Warning Stations (OWS) will be sounded and tested This year’s live testing will involve all stations being sounded together initially While the testing is routine and does not require action from residents, it serves as a critical reminder for everyone in the impact area to review and practice their emergency evacuation plans Division 6 Councillor Kristy Vallely emphasised the importance of this annual testing “The likelihood of a dam failure is extremely low but the safety of our community is always our top priority,” Cr Vallely “These tests help ensure that our emergency systems are in working order and that residents are familiar with what to do in the unlikely event of an emergency.” "If your pets are sensitive to loud noises please consider securing them at home or taking them to a quieter location during the testing period," Cr Valley advised This year’s Evacuation Guide includes updated red zone mapping that affects about an additional 1000 properties it’s important for residents to check the Guide mapping to ensure they are aware of any changes that may affect them “This guide explains how the early warning system works identifies red zones immediately downstream from the dam and provides critical information for emergency preparedness,” Cr Vallely said residents and business owners in the affected areas should take the following five key steps: The Cairns Disaster Dashboard is a crucial resource for real-time information and advice during disasters For additional advice on preparing for natural disasters, visit Council’s website or follow the Cairns Disaster Group on Facebook Residents are also encouraged to register for Cairns Alert via the Cairns Disaster Dashboard homepage Cairns Alert is an opt-in service that sends critical emergency information to mobile phones via text messages please email feedback@cairns.qld.gov.au or contact the Customer Service team at 1300 69 22 47 Emergency services are on scene after a car reportedly crashed through a fence and into a backyard pool in a Cairns suburb At last the $170,000 revamp of the Redlynch skate park is set to kick off while a new park on the southside to include skate ramps a pump track and basketball court has progressed to the next stage For best viewing experience of this website Please enter a place name in the search bar After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend Environment Agency Updated: 13:57 (UTC+1) on Mon 5 May 2025 High pressure brings further fine and settled weather this week Bank Holiday Monday promises to be a dry day across the region cloud is likely to increase from the northeast for a while turning sunshine hazy Patchy cloud will clear this evening leaving a sunnier end to the day followed by a dry and generally clear night As winds ease a patchy rural frost is possible Another dry and settled day is on the cards on Tuesday Winds will be light and with plenty of strong sunshine developing it will begin to feel quite warm again The remainder of the week will see high pressure dominating Dry across the UK at the start of this period with clear or sunny spells for the majority of places Cloud will likely thicken across the far north and northwest during the weekend with some outbreaks of rain for a time There is also a small risk of some heavy showers in the far south or southwest high pressure will be dominant across the UK This will bring predominantly fine and dry weather for the majority of places Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year although there is a chance of some cold nights Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average This is probably not the page you’re looking for A CAIRNS family home that ticked all the boxes was among the top 10 most viewed properties in Queensland last week – and it went under contract just three days after hitting the market was among the top 10 most viewed properties in Queensland The four bedroom home at 44 Daphne St in Redlynch Rise was on the market with offers around the $790,000 mark sought and Home Realty Cairns agent Alli Paterson said there were 10 offers and it sold for above asking price and for a street record Redlynch was on the market with offers over $790,000 sought – it sold well above asking price Super-sized pool at palatial Port Douglas pad Fit for a princess: Historic Cairns Queenslander sets record price What the median Cairns house price will buy “I had 10 offers on the property in the first 24 hours and 104 people turned up for the first open home,” Ms Paterson said “Redlynch is popular but Redlynch Rise in particular is very sought after it has panoramic views and it is in the catchment area for Freshwater State School and private high schools.” “Stratford and Freshwater are heritage-protected areas so Redlynch Rise is perfect for those who want to be in that catchment area but don’t want an older home,” Ms Paterson said The home on a 729sq m corner block has been completely renovated with high quality finishes throughout It has an expansive undercover outdoor entertainment area overlooking a huge pool and plenty of shaded lawn A highlight is the new custom 2 Pac kitchen with induction cook top soft close drawers and views of the gardens It has a new main bathroom with a stone vanity low maintenance hybrid flooring throughout and custom cabinetry in the laundry third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. THIS timeless property on 4,709sq m of land with its own creek frontage was designed by Chris Vandyke and won the 2007 Queensland Building Design award Called Upendo – which means love in Swahili – it is truly a private oasis, at 10-12 Quoll Close, Redlynch This four bedroom home at 10-12 Quoll Close is a Chris Van Dyke designed home which won the 2007 Queensland Building Design Award The beautiful front entrance has views straight through to a large pond filled with greenery It has three interconnected pavilions and living areas facing the central water feature The main bedroom has a rustic spa and timber bi-fold doors opening to well-established gardens Striking Clifton Beach mansion Villa close to Four Mile Beach at Port Douglas Palatial pad at exclusive Cairns address The kitchen has a large curved island bar with granite benchtops and splashback plus a servery to the outdoor entertaining space with carefully concealed lighting creating an evening wonderland Timber is a strong feature along with expanses of glass and wooden louvres Beyond the stunning water feature and separated by an undercover timber deck is sweeping pool with stone tiling A bonus is a granny flat and an optional fifth bedroom beside the enormous four-bay shed The media room doubles as guest accommodation The home has an enticing entrance behind a vine-inspired electric security gate get splashed by their older brother Jordan Bruggemann while cooling off at The Rocks in Redlynch ONE of Cairns’ most affluent and family-friendly locations lies in a spectacular valley of rainforest-covered mountains equidistant between the city’s beaches and central business district Redlynch recorded a higher rate of households with children than anywhere else in the region A CoreLogic study found 60.4 per cent of Redlynch households were classed as “family households with children” — a statistic reflected in the suburb’s steady real estate market growth over the past decade The most recent CoreLogic market analysis shows Redlynch had a median house price of $480,000 as of October 2017 — a five-year growth of 17.6 per cent The CoreLogic study found that about 71 per cent of households across the nation could be classified as “family households” of which 60 per cent had “children residing within the dwelling” Freshwater Christian College and Caravonica State School education is the number one drawcard bringing families in close to waterhole Crystal Cascades and mountainous hikes and Redlynch pretty much offers an outdoor playground for everyone in the family Redlynch has also come in second behind Kanimbla in a March Australian Bureau of Statistics study ranking socio-economic index The Coffee Can Cafe owner Sharon Murphy has lived in Redlynch for four years and chose to set up her new bricks and mortar coffee shop in the suburb’s Michaelangelo Dr “We were quite lucky in getting into Redlynch We chose the suburb after we moved to Cairns and it has turned out to be a great place,” she said We have a foodie event and one lady comes down from the Tablelands and even she remarks that everyone here is so friendly Cairns Regional Council gave the green light to a community garden at Gamburra Drive Park after a year of work from the Redlynch Valley Community Group The 1500sq m garden will be divided into sections with a tool shed and mulch storage area Students from Redlynch State College stepped out of luxury cars classic rides and motorbike and onto the red capet at the Pullman Reef Hotel Casino for their formal evening Offers over $1m are sought for this four bedroom home on 2,159sq m at 10 Darlingia Close The property at Redlynch Rise with spectacular views is being marketed by Alli Paterson of the Property Shop UNINTERRUPTED sea views from expansive indoor and outdoor living areas are on offer at this home in Redlynch Rise on a whopping 2,159sq m block The stylish home adjoins 1000sq m of established gardens with mature fruit trees including bananas and various citrus such as lemonades Tucked away down a long driveway in the foothills the quality residence has a big undercover outdoor entertainment area and balcony and a resurfaced lap pool It is thoughtfully-appointed with a huge solar system installed in late 2020 oversized stainless steel guttering and downpipes and Invisigard security screens and doors There’s even an airconditioned workshop adjacent to the two car garage and potential to add another storey over the garage Motorised soft close doors and a picture window servery are features of a commercial grade kitchen Agent Alli Patterson said Darlingia Close was a sought after address “The owners have absolutely loved living here – from the quiet natural breezes and all with an easy low maintenance home,” she said bronwyn.farr@news.com.au at the swimming holes along Freshwater Creek in the Redlynch Valley CLOSE to schools and shops but offering an assortment of acreage properties Redlynch is popular with families and those craving some space Redlynch has maintained its strong sense of community and is home to the popular Crystal Cascades swimming holes Marilyn McCarroll of Cairns Property Office sold 29-31 Runnymede Ave This four-bedroom acreage home is on elevated 4035sq m block which enjoys rainforest mountain views The suburb is home to two popular schools — St Andrews Catholic College and Redlynch State College a couple of daycare centres and a large shopping centre with major grocery retailers and other specialty stores Freshwater Christian College and Caravonica State School are all located close by Entertainment and leisure comes in the form of the Red Beret Hotel local cafes and a number of local sporting clubs Its mountainous backdrop was a drawcard for a family who snapped up 34-36 Zanzoo Close earlier this year for $1.1m after it had been on the market for just one day four-bathroom home sits on 8199sq m of flat land comes with a tennis court and was the highest selling Cairns property in the week to February 5 this year The suburb also has one of the highest rates of households with children than anywhere else in the region Last year Cairns Regional Council gave the green light to a community garden at Gamburra Drive Park after a year of work from the Redlynch Valley Community Group Redlynch is a swiftly growing suburb and was an integral part of the development of the Cairns-Atherton Tableland railway with the Cairns to Redlynch section opened in 1887 Prior to the railway the suburb was called Eight Mile Camp with debate about whether the name Redlynch stemmed from the identically named suburb in Wiltshire Irish railway construction foreman “Red” Lynch The view of the balcony which extends out to the grass area at 13-15 Crystal Close A RARE modern five bedroom home in Redlynch has become available featuring creek frontage and a chef’s dream kitchen Explore Property Real Estate agent Daniel Gibbs said that this home is an unmissable opportunity “The property is extremely modern throughout This is quite unique to that sort of area as it is a new home having been built in 2015 compared to all the properties nearby which are a bit older,” Mr Gibbs said This home is perfect for families of three four or more with a lot of space available There are five bedrooms with most featuring an ensuite bathroom The master bedroom includes a private balcony and a walk through wardrobe 13-15 Crystal Close at Redlynch is perfect for larger families This house is an entertainment mecca with a kitchen that is perfect for catering for multiple guests and lots of functions if you were having an event or catering there is plenty of room for that,” Mr Gibbs said The kitchen also includes a restaurant grade oven and cooktop with a separate butler’s pantry The Redlynch home also includes well considered upstairs and downstairs living arrangements with the main living room situated upstairs Downstairs there is a separate self-contained living area which allows plenty of room for having guests “It really lends itself to people wanting to have mum and dad living with them or guests staying with them for an extended period of time,” Mr Gibbs said This home is perfect for entertaining with multiple outdoor and indoor areas The property backs on to a creek that has direct access to various swimming holes “The best feature is having the main outdoor patio entertaining area where it looks on to the creek,” Mr Gibbs said The previous owners built in a table sitting area in that section There are also more features outside that include a fenced animal enclosure “The back grassed area is perfect for horses It has plenty of room and all the fencing is designed for horses,” Mr Gibbs said The home also includes an undercover rear shed with vehicle access The downstairs living area at 13-15 Crystal Close Mr Gibbs said that the property has not been occupied by multiple owners It has had the same people living there since it was built,” Mr Gibbs said He said that there has been a bit of interest from local families of three or four as well as appeal from potential interstate buyers in Victoria The property is located at 13-15 Crystal Close Redlynch October 9 at 12pm with various inspections available prior to that For any inquiries contact Daniel Gibbs on 0432 606 645 andreas.nicola@news.com.au Council uses flood camera footage to provide an accurate picture of the flood status at various locations in the Cairns Region Peets Bridge in the Goldsborough Valley is the only access bridge for people living in the area and so it is crucial that residents can stay informed about evacuation routes Freshwater Creek is monitored by a camera at Ryan Weare Park in Freshwater The Redlynch Valley is monitored by cameras at Rocks Road, Currunda Creek and Mary Parker Drive Cameras have also been installed at the McKinnon Creek and Moody Creek detention basins and low-lying areas that can impact road access in Yorkeys Knob, Machans Beach and Holloways Beach You can view these cameras from different angles below Images are updated every 30 minutes during normal conditions and more frequently during times of potential flooding The "flood cam" is part of the Flooded Roads Early Warning System (FREWS) project which Council is expanding to other flood-prone infrastructure across the Cairns region FREWS involves the installation of flood monitoring equipment to provide up-to-date hydrology data and imagery on flood levels The data is used by Council's Disaster Management Unit and the Local Disaster Management Group to make informed decisions during an emergency or pending emergency The project is jointly funded by Cairns Regional Council and The Department of Local Government A Redlynch couple are aiming to deliver great food and luscious coffee along with good vibes and great music at their newly-opened cafe A new commercial precinct in one of Cairns’ busiest suburbs is set to become home to the city’s newest KFC store – and it’ll be bringing in a first for fast-food restaurants in Queensland Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535. Monday to Friday 7:30am – 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Disciplinary action has been taken against a student of a Cairns high school following a knife incident but a failure to involve police and the matter “being swept under the rug” has one parent demanding answers The developers behind a controversial Cairns subdivision are fighting a council decision to have the project blocked Please check that the URL entered is correct or try loading the page again Cairns Regional Council has committed up to $500,000 to expand facilities at a junior rugby league club’s headquarters Read why the money is going to make a big impact THERE’S more than meets the eye at this delightful Redlynch property on a leafy 4,108sq m block The two-storey main residence at 9-11 Currunda Close has five bedrooms and a charming two-storey separate building has two bedrooms The granny flat at this seven bedroom property at 9-11 Currunda Close newly-built building has a spiral staircase leading to a mezzanine level with the second bedroom and a barn-style arched ceiling with doors that pay homage to stable doors It has French doors and plenty of natural light which is on the market for $1,759,000 with Shane Trimby of Cairns Property Office Edge Hill home with astounding views Affordable development on outskirts of Cairns CBD No neighbours in sight at spectacular Cassowary Coast property This seven bedroom property at 9-11 Currunda Close Redlynch is on the market for $1,759,000 with Shane Trimby of Cairns Property Office there are four bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs The main bathroom has been refreshed with a modern shower recess Cairns Property Office principal Shane Trimby said the downstairs bedroom with its own ensuite would make an ideal teenagers retreat The gorgeous granny flat at 9-11 Currunda Close plenty of cupboards and a servery to the balcony A large living area opens to a balcony and views of surrounding mountains and a formal dining area also has balcony access Mr Trimby said it would be ideal for multigenerational living or the owner could live in the ‘granny flat’ and rent the main residence “Properties in Currunda Close do not come up very often,” he said “This property definitely needs an inspection there is so much to see – the granny flat is straight out of a stylish homes magazine it has just finished being constructed and is perfect as a second dwelling or as an Airbnb “There’s plenty of room for the kids to play in the yard it’s fully fenced and there is a chook shed as well,” Mr Trimby said imagine holding a family wedding on the grounds the granny flat could be used as a function room and there is a great fire pit.” THE latest corporate design and style are a feature of the newest The Coffee Club in the tropical north at Redlynch Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle Followed categories will be added to My News THE latest corporate design and style are a feature of the newest The Coffee Club in the tropical north at Redlynch The king and queen of the region’s The Coffee Club brand have opened their fifth outlet with a long-term lease at the $20 million expansion of the Redlynch Central shopping centre Mr Smith said the lease was for 10 years with the addition of two five-year options PALM COVE IN TOP 10 HOT SPOTS JETSTAR FLIGHT DIVERTED AFTER MALFUNCTION FARMS YIELD CROP INCOME GO ON A WILD RIVER RIDE TRUE BLUE GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS He said they were pleased to have four stores until inspecting the centre’s extension with co-owner Charlie Marino “Charlie Marino rang me to have a coffee and got my interest,’’ Mr Smith said “The view up the valley where we live persuaded me I love it and decided I’ve got to be in there,’’ he said Mr Smith said they were in for the long haul at Redlynch after investing nearly $600,000 in the 150sq m store It has a light industrial feel which is certainly different,’’ he said having previously looked after their Cairns Esplanade and Smithfield ventures It employs 18 people and is open seven days a week The business couple have been involved with the franchise for 12 years The opening of Redlynch follows the success of Smithfield Centre who had worked for The Coffee Club for almost four years jumped at the opportunity to buy the Smithfield store in 2002 she enlisted the help of her business-savvy husband to help run and manage the fruitful franchises who owned the largest number of The Coffee Clubs in the tropical north always enjoyed the social nature of the cafe culture “Having stores located across Cairns we get to spend time with our teams and customers in all areas of the town,’’ he said “Cairns people are friendly people and there will always someone to meet and chat to in a Coffee Club.” we now see our children passionate about the cafe culture so we suspect there might be a bean gene in the Smith DNA.” has worked at the Smithfield and Cairns Central store for four years Mr Smith said it was expected the latest opening would be the last for a while If there is another opportunity in Cairns we will never say never,’’ he said After suffering two heat strokes in one day railway worker Steve Wesche thought it was time to stop swinging the hammer and instead get behind the till A Cairns clergyman who met the late Pope Francis on two occasions has remembered the religious figure as a beacon of warmth and hope A wild brawl involving up to 30 kids has brought to light hidden social issues within the Redlynch Valley amid growing support for a new police station to service the rapidly growing community