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Family delighted by Eddie Mabo's posthumous accolade

20 Apr 2021, 17:14

The late Eddie Koiko Mabo has been honoured with an honorary doctorate of James Cook University in what one of his daughters has described as a ‘fitting’ tribute.

Cairns man's warning following leech hike of horror

20 Apr 2021, 14:44

A Cairns man has recounted how leeches entered his eye socket during a rainy trek up Queensland’s highest mountain.

Drought resilience hub for tropical Cairns

19 Apr 2021, 15:06

James Cook University is establishing a multi-million dollar Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub at its Cairns campus, to help fight the effects and impacts of future droughts.

Warning of more to come as late season dumping creates chaos

19 Apr 2021, 09:45

Heavy rainfall across the Far North coast has led to minor flooding, downed trees and multiple traffic accidents.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

15 Apr 2021, 17:45

It’s all about arts and crafts in Cairns this weekend. Ian Moss is also in town, along with the return of the Tanks Markets.

End of an era as Cairns Post building listed for sale

15 Apr 2021, 16:45

The historic Cairns Post building, where news has been produced for more than 110 years, is being sold off.

Major new animal shelter to open in Cairns

15 Apr 2021, 15:15

Construction will soon start on a new $7.3 million council-run animal shelter, as local organisations struggle to keep up with demand for refuge services.

Man arrested in Far North Queensland drug bust

15 Apr 2021, 09:29

A 69 year-old will front court after large quantities of cannabis plants and seeds were discovered by police at a home in Julatten, west of Port Douglas.

Young Archies shine alongside Archibald Prize in Cairns

14 Apr 2021, 12:45

While the Archibald Prize at Cairns Art Gallery (CAG) has drawn thousands of visitors, there's something equally unique on display next door.

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.

Cairns charity 'fight nights' slammed for unsafe conduct

13 Apr 2021, 15:45

A series of ‘fight nights’ has been slammed by local and state boxing organisations who say the unsanctioned events are bringing the sport 'into disrepute'.

13 arrested in Cairns car theft crackdown

13 Apr 2021, 14:10

A three-day police operation targeting high priority property offenders in Cairns has resulted in 13 people – mostly youths – being arrested on 36 charges.

Push for major upgrade to Smithfield mountain bike trails

12 Apr 2021, 18:00

A group of businessmen and mountain biking enthusiasts are pushing for a $6 million 70-kilometre upgrade to Smithfield Conservation Park’s trail network.

JC Stylles set to bring a taste of NY Harlem to Cairns

12 Apr 2021, 13:30

We sat down with JC Stylles – a Cairns local turned New York jazz performer, club manager and master instrumentalist – ahead of his show at Miss Chief.

Four Far North Queensland towns up for state tourism awards

12 Apr 2021, 12:00

Kuranda, Mareeba and Yungaburra are finalists in state tourism awards and are in the draw to win tourism consultancy packages valued up to $25,000.