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Roadside phone and seatbelt detecting cameras roll out today across Queensland

26 Jul 2021, 10:30

Roadside cameras to detect drivers using their mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt will be assembled across Queensland roads today.

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!

‘Critical’ project to tackle Cairns’ looming water shortage

28 Apr 2021, 07:00

An alarming forecast that Cairns’ growing population will outstrip the city’s water supply within just five years has been raised by council officers – along with an ambitious plan to tackle the

Punctures and earthworms emerge in big wet

22 Apr 2021, 15:30

The fallout from this week’s heavy rainfall is becoming clearer, with residents reporting dozens of pothole punctures and earthworms heading indoors.

Cairns wallaby relocation on track to begin next month

11 Feb 2021, 16:12

A wildlife rescue group is preparing to relocate a trial group of agile wallabies from Trinity Beach, after receiving vital funding.

Tropical Abode: creating the perfect home with The Palms

17 Nov 2020, 12:00

Our essential guide to the perfect home with The Palms crew. Based in Aeroglen, The Palms is one of our favourite retail-cafe spots in Cairns.

Time to have your say in Cairns Regional Council survey

14 Sep 2020, 12:00

Cairns residents now have the opportunity to voice their opinion on a host of issues as part of the new Our Cairns community survey.

SaltBushSix set to rock Savannah mini-festival

20 Aug 2020, 13:50

The veterans of country rock are heading to Far North Queensland for the Savannah Summer Series.

Hitmaking country star fired up for live gigs in FNQ

23 Jul 2020, 13:09

With a number 1 country album under his belt, Casey Barnes is ready to rock at The Savannah Summer Series in Cairns and Mareeba this October.

Mini-festivals bring live music back to FNQ

10 Jul 2020, 13:00

The Savannah Summer Series will feature country music stars such as Casey Barnes and The Buckleys.

Cairns construction industry welcomes home building boost

04 Jun 2020, 11:28

$25,000 cash boost for new home builds to deliver much-needed support for local builders and tradies.

Three horse race for Cairns Mayor at this year’s local election

07 Jan 2020, 15:00

An unexpected third candidate has emerged ahead of the March ballot.

Developer given green light for five homes on a residential block

11 Dec 2019, 13:28

An extra four homes to be built in the backyard of an existing house at White Rock.

Safety rating forms part of Cairns city centre survey

08 Oct 2019, 11:00

Council wants to know what attracts and deters people from visiting the CBD.

Plan to deal with 'ramping up' of Cairns itinerants to be put to State Government

27 Jun 2019, 12:52

A tightening of patient travel from Cape York to Cairns to be among the recommendations.