Tessie Ann Merrypor, charged with one count each of arson and wilful damage of the Pacific Hotel, was today denied bail in the Cairns Magistrates Court.

A shortage of community pharmacists, particularly in regional areas like the Far North, is making an already attractive career prospect even more enticing.

First doses for staff of schools, childcare centres, jails and airports must be received by December 17 under a vaccination mandate extension.

Lime Cordiale is set to bring The Squeeze to Cairns Showgrounds next year, boasting Thelma Plum, Client Liaison and Beddy Rays among other Aussie artists.

The new COVID-19 ‘variant of concern’ is now in two Australian states and territories, with the NT confirming a case in a traveller from South Africa.

A mother charged with arson and wilful damage after the Pacific Hotel went up in flames has had her matter heard at the Cairns Magistrates Court today.

A 31 year-old mother is expected to be charged with arson over an 'intense' fire on the top floor of the Pacific Hotel.

The Resist tour coincides with the launch of Midnight Oils' album of the same name.

Tributes are flowing for former Queensland Treasurer and Far North Queensland advocate Keith De Lacy AM, who has died aged 81.

Australian Opal Cayla George will spearhead a WNBL franchise in Far North Queensland after being signed by the Cairns Dolphins as its marquee player.

Nearly 2,200 square kilometres of Cape York land handed back in the first successful determinations of one of the largest ever native title claims.

Motorists are now using the $164-million Smithfield Bypass, three years after work began on the 3.8 kilometre stretch of road.