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Wet times ahead as third consecutive La Niña begins in the Pacific

13 Sep 2022, 17:05

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has confirmed a La Niña weather pattern has become established in the tropical Pacific.

The Queen has died

09 Sep 2022, 05:16

Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the country's figurehead for seven decades, has died. She was 96.

Four day festival back for another run in the round

08 Sep 2022, 11:44

About to embark on just its second run in the rodeo grounds, it’s easy to assume Savannah in the Round has been around much longer.

School students invited to start uni early through JCU NOW

06 Sep 2022, 07:30

James Cook University is getting high school students ready today for tomorrow by offering tertiary courses to those in years 11 and 12.

From refugee camp to FNQ’s best apprentice: The inspiring story of Santa Bir Gurung

30 Aug 2022, 17:09

At the age of 50 and after decades in a Nepalese refugee camp, Santa Bir Gurung was recently awarded Master Builders’ 2022 FNQ Apprentice of the Year.

Yarrabah man remanded in custody as more details emerge in the murder of his son

24 Aug 2022, 13:33

…on Ross Allan Fourmile appeared in Cairns Magistrates Court this…

Man charged over murder, torture of young child in Far North Queensland

23 Aug 2022, 14:33

A five year-old boy was taken to hospital in Yarrabah a week ago and died yesterday from his injuries after being flown to Townsville Hospital.

Helicopter landings at Innisfail Hospital halted after elderly woman injured

10 Aug 2022, 12:30

The woman was walking in an adjacent street and fell after being caught in the updraft as a helicopter was taking off.

Edge Hill walkers encounter alleged wilful exposure, police cordon catches man

05 Aug 2022, 09:45

A 28-year-old Trinity Park man is due to face court after he allegedly exposed himself to three women out walking on Thursday afternoon.

Spirited past of 142-year-old Tablelands pub brought back to life by new owner

04 Aug 2022, 09:30

Schooners are served with some tales of yesteryear at Herberton's Royal Hotel, which has recently undergone a renaissance at the hands of its new publican.

Beloved Freshwater fig tree to be removed

01 Aug 2022, 12:03

Cairns Regional Council says two of three arborists have determined…

Meet Jack Murat: the new Mareeba coffee producer staying true to its pioneering past

28 Jun 2022, 09:45

The pioneering and forward-thinking tale of Jack Murat, an unassuming new coffee farm in Far North Queensland, has its roots planted firmly in the past.

TARGA GBR commits to 2023 return after cancelling this year’s event amid safety review

16 Jun 2022, 11:16

The event's racing permit has been suspended after four people died in separate crashes at TARGA Tasmania in 2021 and 2022.

Oaks Kitchen & Garden team to open second restaurant in Port Douglas

13 Jun 2022, 12:45

Restaurateurs Rachael Boon and Ben Wallace are taking their award-winning tropical fare and unmatched service to a second venue in Far North Queensland.

State Government announces free flu jabs for all amid severe outbreak

23 May 2022, 14:31

The Queensland Government has taken the ‘unprecedented’ decision to offer free influenza injections after cases more than doubled in the past week.