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Cairns beaches closed after marine stinging incidents

19 Jan 2022, 15:01

Six Far North Queensland beaches are closed after Cairns Hospital treated six patients for irukandji stings.

Cairns Art Gallery showcases functional art in latest exhibitions

04 Jan 2022, 12:30

Cairns Art Gallery's current exhibitions all focus on art forms to be used, worn and treasured, alongside a stack of kids activities these school holidays.

‘I thought it was my last day’: Victim of Cairns bull shark attack recounts his ordeal

13 Dec 2021, 14:30

An experienced spear fisher who was attacked by a large bull shark east of Cairns yesterday, says he thought he was going to lose his leg or his life.

Documentary details the extraordinary life of FNQ Indigenous artist Kel Williams

10 Dec 2021, 13:03

The film is the first in a series of stories by UMI Arts – each one a snapshot of Far North Queensland’s artist Elders.

Undara Lava Tubes tourist business in Far North Queensland sold by pioneering family

03 Dec 2021, 11:03

Undara Experience sits adjacent to the Undara Volcanic National Park and has been sold by the Collins family to The G'Day Group.

Man attacked by crocodile on Cape York ‘extremely lucky to be alive’

09 Nov 2021, 15:04

A man is recovering in Cairns Hospital after being attacked by a 'big' estuarine crocodile while fishing in Far North Queensland.

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

13 Oct 2021, 15:15

Cairns is in for a packed weekend of local theatre, cultural festivals, outdoor cinema, live music and food events, as well as plenty of Oktoberfest antics.

Far North artists keep the Tanks humming with huge local line-up

07 Oct 2021, 10:00

While many interstate artists remain locked out, local artists are stepping up to keep Cairns' Tanks Arts Centre abuzz with live performances and gigs.

Townsville among new regions impacted by COVID-19 restrictions

30 Sep 2021, 11:28

…Townsville and Palm Island will enter stage two restrictions today, after a man who had been active in the community…

Cairns Indigenous artists exhibit work in Tokyo as part of global exhibition

17 Aug 2021, 08:00

Cairns-based Jenny Fraser, Teho Ropeyarn and Susan Reys, as well as Gordon Syron, are the only Australian artists in this year's JAALA exhibition in Japan.

New Kuranda gin distillery launches today thanks to new liquor licencing laws

23 Jul 2021, 11:15

Belonging to a trailblazing family of craft gin producers, it’s no surprise Neddy and Christian Bedwell have gone on to start Distil on the Hill.

Cairns Art Gallery's new exhibitions show region's rich diversity

22 Jun 2021, 11:30

Following the huge Archibald Prize exhibition, Cairns Art Gallery is returning to its roots to celebrate the region’s best art, textiles and traditions.

Sale starts for new Cairns to Newcastle flights

22 Apr 2021, 10:29

Jetstar launches a sale for tickets on its new tri-weekly service between Cairns and New South Wales’ second most populated city of Newcastle.

Half-price flights to Cairns now on sale

01 Apr 2021, 09:20

Thousands of cheap airfares to Cairns are now available, with Adelaide and Perth added to the list of departure cities eligible for the half-price flights.

Federal government to offer half-price flights to Cairns

11 Mar 2021, 07:45

Between April and July, 800,000 half-price flights will be available to thirteen tourist destinations around Australia including Cairns.