Do you know a little artist that loves to draw or paint? Download the Design A Christmas Card...
Design a Christmas Card Competition
Do you know a little artist that loves to draw or paint? Download the Design A Christmas Card...
South Side Bites
The last two or three years have been a real roller coaster ride for many of us in our community....
Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal 2022
Once again, Cairns Regional Council is supporting the community through the Mayor's Christmas...
Cheesy One Pan Mince Pasta
The next in our series of South Side Bites recipes is a one pan dish for the whole family. This is...
My Neighbour Tips
Over the last year we’ve created some great video tips for anyone wanting to find fun ways to get...
Growing Tropical Fruit – Rob Pyne
Best Tropical Fruits The best tropical fruits to grow are worth a close look. When added to fruits...
Helen’s Carrot Cake.
This is an easy to make carrot cake recipe from one of our highly valued volunteers Helen Bendall.
I’m Worried About….
This is a great directory for parents who are worried about their kids or their family. These are...
Our Community Partners
An Australian Government Initiative Thank you to our amazing community partners: Play Matters...
No-Bake Milo Balls Video
We’re now on YouTube!! This is the video of the making of the No-Bake Milo Balls with our extra...
Gardening in the Tropics by Rob Pyne
Rob is well known in Cairns as a politician but he also has a passionate interest in Gardening in...
No-Bake Milo Balls
The video for this recipe has been very popular on our Facebook page. We are now making it...
Rich Mushroom and Lentil Ragu
This is our first recipe for South Side Bites. Recipes that can be made with items most people...
Neighbour Day 27 March 2022
Neighbour Day is an opportunity to connect with your neighbours. When we get to know our...
South Side Stories Online Book
It's here!!!! The online book of South Side Stories. This will make it easier for everyone to see...
Cairns Rocks – Sarah
Cairns Rocks Yes it does! But I’m talking about a different type of rocking. Rock painting. A few...
South Side Celebration
Thank you to the Cairns African Association
South Side Celebration
Music by Trent Bray and Big Pups Also in the picture is Alicia Clark the event organiser
South Side Celebration
Thank you to Gimuy Walabura Yidinji Dance Group
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Thank you to all involved in the South Side Celebrations held on the 30September 2021.
My South Side Story: Cathy Zeiger
I came to Cairns from Sydney with a boyfriend when I was 18, we were on a trip around Australia. ...
My South Side Story: Genevieve Meldrum
I was born on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait. I have 2 Sons who have blessed me with 13...
My South Side Story: Nicki Millen
I was born in England and emigrated here in 1954. We lived and worked in the bush on a sheep...
My South Side Story: Rebecca D’Ath-Weston
I am so grateful I found my journey from Sydney to Cairns Southside. In 2016 I travelled to Cairns...
South Side Story: Edmonton Community Garden
The Edmonton Community Garden inside the grounds of Sugarworld Botanic Gardens is the result of a...
My South Side Story: Anna Wairimu Jones
Location: Mount Sheridan My roots I am from Kenya, Eastern part of Africa. I left Kenya in 2008...
My South Side Story: Paula Castle
I feel blessed to say that I live in Gordonvale with my amazing family. I emigrated from England...
My South Side Story: Kumi
We used to live in the Parramatta Park area. When we were looking at purchasing a house we...