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Nikki Huddy’s search for the future of FNQ transport

21 Oct 2022, 09:30

The way we get around is getting old. For more than 100 years, we’ve had trains on tracks, buses on fixed routes, and cars on increasingly congested roads.

Welcome rain, unhappy dogs, as first storms arrive

21 Oct 2022, 05:30

Many Far North Queensland communities got their first storms of the season on Thursday afternoon and evening.

Taipans beat Melbourne United in a nail-biter

21 Oct 2022, 04:03

The Cairns Taipans fought back to win a tight contest with Melbourne United on Thursday night 81-77.

Trials and tribulations of caring for one of our ecosystem’s most threatened animals

20 Oct 2022, 09:51

A local wildlife carer shares some trials and tribulations of looking after one our ecosystem’s most threatened animals.

Mayor claims win in push for Cairns visitor levy

19 Oct 2022, 16:06

The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has voted to support the Cairns Regional Council bid for the power to introduce a local visitor levy.

Far North SES veteran honoured

19 Oct 2022, 14:22

Alan Green has seen more than his fair share of danger and disaster in his 37 years with the State Emergency Service.

Fire and ice unite for a good cause

19 Oct 2022, 13:42

Trinity Anglican School present their annual black-tie fundraiser, the TAS Fire and Ice Gala Ball 2022.

Marine Precinct, CQU, secure Federal funding

19 Oct 2022, 11:52

The Federal Government says it will contribute $150 million to the expansion of the Cairns Marine Precinct.

Tropic Weekender: The best events and things to do in Cairns

19 Oct 2022, 08:37

There's no shortage of activities this week! The Tablelands Folk Festival is on, Cairns Pride Fest continues, GBR Ocean Swim is back, there's live music and theatre at Tanks and Bulmba-ja, Trash to…

BoM predicts more cyclones this season

18 Oct 2022, 16:38

The Bureau of Meteorology says we could see an above-average number of cyclones in the coming season.

State Government to investigate the “Airbnb effect”

18 Oct 2022, 15:19

Deputy Premier, Steven Miles, has announced a government investigation into how the short-term rental market is affecting Queensland’s housing supply.

Good boy Axel. Thank you for your service

18 Oct 2022, 13:35

Dave Raymond and Axel have gone to work together more than 1500 times over the past seven years.

Archbishop of Canterbury visits Far North Queensland

18 Oct 2022, 12:31

The leader of the Church of England, Archbishop Justin Welby, has visited Cairns, Yarrabah, and the Torres Strait as part of a 14-day Australian tour.

Local tourism operator wins global award

17 Oct 2022, 15:03

Cairns sustainable tourism pioneers, the CaPTA Group, has won a prestigious international tourism award.

In season, FNQ flora and fauna to keep an eye out for

17 Oct 2022, 12:54

As seasons change, the local diversity in flora and fauna does too. From the giant and wondrous yet poisonous, to just outright sexy, here's what's in season right now.