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Aussie icon to join inaugural Ocean Swim Series over the outer reef

28 Jul 2022, 10:30

… Barrier Reef has joined Cairns' growing sports calendar,…

Mossman dining destination puts local flavours front and centre

06 May 2022, 11:00

Set beside the jade waters of Mossman River, Silky Oaks Lodge has reopened to the world with Head Chef Mark Godbeer’s unique twist on native flavours.

$100 vouchers for Far North Queensland tourism experiences on offer to locals

07 Feb 2022, 09:04

White water rafting, river drift snorkelling, reef trips and cultural tours are included in a North Qld tourism voucher program which opens to locals today.

Three major universities sign alliance to forge north Australia forward

22 Dec 2021, 15:00

After a history of healthy competition, James Cook Uni and CQU, as well as CDU, have partnered to work on economic and social issues for Northern Australia.

Queensland sets 'locked in' border opening dates in new COVID-19 roadmap

18 Oct 2021, 13:45

Queensland's border controls could ease in just four weeks, while all quarantine will be scrapped for fully vaccinated travellers from mid-December.

Indigenous connection to country harnessed by Wet Tropics tourism plan

21 Sep 2021, 16:39

Tourism operators in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area will be need to implement a First Nations cultural protocol under a sustainable tourism initiative.

Bold new line-up as Mareeba's Savannah in the Round replaces 20 artists in COVID-19 pivot

09 Sep 2021, 08:30

Savannah in the Round is forging ahead with the replacement of about half its original line-up, with big names like John Butler among 22 other new artists.

Gallo cheese and chocolate factory in Tablelands up for sale

31 Aug 2021, 12:00

One of Far North Queensland’s most unique and treasured tourism icons, Gallo Dairyland, is officially on the market.

Businesses outside lockdown areas now eligible for pandemic payments

02 Aug 2021, 11:46

Businesses that have had a 30% reduction in turnover can soon apply for $5,000 support grants through the State Government, regardless of lockdown status.

Higher chance of winning lotto than vaccine clotting

14 Apr 2021, 09:45

A leading health boss has said Australians are more likely to win the lotto than develop blood clotting from the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

Qantas launches online petition to open domestic borders

11 Sep 2020, 13:30

Qantas has put out an online petition calling for an end to border uncertainty between states with low COVID-19 numbers.

Coral Expeditions launch new small ship itineraries

08 Sep 2020, 16:00

… with Coral Expeditions, Cairns' pioneering small ship…

Outbreak of animal-transmitted disease revealed in FNQ

03 Sep 2020, 17:35

Anyone working with animals in FNQ is urged to get vaccinated against the flu-like Q Fever after recent outbreak in the Mareeba area.

PhyxMe is physio of choice for talented teens

27 Aug 2020, 11:00

… enlists the help of Cairns physio PhyxMe.

Agent's View: The real estate market in this brave new world

16 Apr 2020, 14:01

Nicholas Slayter from Belle Property discusses how coronavirus has impacted the real estate market.