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Far North police crackdown on speeding in roadwork areas, intercept over 70 motorists

08 Sep 2021, 12:30

Local police intercepted more than 70 motorists in just four days as part of a targeted crackdown on dangerous driving in road work areas.

Major shake-up for visa-holders and FNQ farmers in UK trade deal

16 Jun 2021, 16:30

Mandatory farm work will be scrapped in Australia's working holiday visa program, while a new agricultural visa will be offered to UK and ASEAN nationals.

Mystery surrounds origins of 'well-behaved' Innisfail cassowary

07 Jun 2021, 15:20

An adult cassowary stunned onlookers as it wandered through the main streets of Innisfail, even crossing the road at a zebra crossing!

White powder washes up on Far North Queensland beach

18 Feb 2021, 08:04

Packages of white powder suspected to be cocaine have been discovered by beach-goers at Hinchinbrook Island.

Cape York town struggles through communication outage

09 Feb 2021, 16:30

Lockhart River is currently without landline, internet and mobile service, leaving the town's 800+ residents unable to access fuel or operate businesses.

Port Douglas boutique retreat proposal put to council

14 Dec 2020, 11:30

Plans to build a boutique hotel, spa retreat and private residences package on Murphy Street have today been put to Douglas Shire Council.

Port Douglas eco-hotel development starts ahead of schedule

07 Dec 2020, 13:15

The demolition of a long-dormant site has started today to make way for the $300m Fairmont Port Douglas – the town's first new hotel in two decades.

'Tipped over' turtle rescued at Cooktown

24 Nov 2020, 17:00

A beached turtle has been returned to sea-fety, after a local spotted tracks leading into soft sand dunes at Finch Bay, Cooktown, early this morning.

Local conifer tree project collects carbon credits

06 Nov 2020, 08:45

… does it mean for the region's future?

JCU takes turtle tracking to astronomical heights

30 Sep 2020, 09:15

James Cook University researchers will now start tracking green turtles from outer space via GPS satellite technology.

Beck Building: Lifestyle Homes, Personalised Attention

03 Aug 2020, 12:11

After a long history in commercial construction, Beck Building is now offering unique, tailored solutions for residential homes.

Tropic magazine is turning 4 - and the gifts are on us

24 Jun 2020, 13:01

A bumper edition, special advertising packages and a party will mark four years since the launch of Tropic Magazine.

Cooktown Festival gets new name and focus

18 Jun 2020, 10:01

With continued controversy over Australia's colonial past, the Cooktown Festival has been renamed and refocused.

Mission Beach real estate market begins to boom

05 Feb 2020, 17:09

… began investing in the region.

Suspected fourth case of destructive banana disease in Tully

05 Feb 2020, 13:00

A plant showing symptoms of the soil-borne fungus was found during a routine inspection last month.