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Cairns builders and designers win residential building awards

16 Oct 2022, 18:07

Local builders and designers have dominated this year’s Housing Industry Association North Queensland Cairns Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards.

Taipans extend on the road winning streak

14 Oct 2022, 23:52

The Cairns Taipans have beaten reigning NBL champions the Sydney Kings 83-78 in Sydney.

Ghost net artworks set to light up Sydney hotspot

14 Oct 2022, 16:24

In a Far North Queensland garage, artists are applying the finishing touches to 11 creations as graceful, impressive, and big as the sea creatures they depict.

Rain coming for Far North Queensland

13 Oct 2022, 18:15

We’re not far away from getting some rain, according to the latest Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) climate outlook

Pharmacists to prescribe and treat despite doctor opposition

13 Oct 2022, 13:44

The Queensland Government will go ahead with its controversial plan to let pharmacists diagnose and prescribe for more diseases, despite continuing opposition from doctors.

Royal visits from the late Queen Elizabeth II

13 Oct 2022, 09:31

The late Queen Elizabeth II visited Far North Queensland three times during her tenure, with crowds welcoming her with open arms on every occasion.

It’s warming up. Keep cool and do a survey

13 Oct 2022, 01:10

We’re not averse to telling tourists tall tales about the many dangers of life in Far North Queensland, like crocs, taipans, and stingers.

Laura Dance Festival to return in 2023

12 Oct 2022, 17:53

Next year’s Laura Quinkan Indigenous Dance Festival has been officially launched, with the event to be held from July 7 to 9.

The Airbnb effect: How unregulated short-term stays are leaving Cairns locals in limbo

12 Oct 2022, 14:16

As a hospitality worker, Harry* is crucial to welcoming visitors to Cairns but in a twist of irony, he's a casualty of the more than 2,000 short stay listings those very tourists are staying in.

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

12 Oct 2022, 08:39

As we continue with the glorious weather, for the time being at least, there's a range of events to get amongst this weekend. It's arts galore at The Tanks and Botanic Gardens, Cairns Pride Fest is…

Wildcats spoil Taipans homecoming

11 Oct 2022, 11:05

The Cairns Taipans played their first home game of the season on Monday, losing to the Perth Wildcats 105-76.

New play tells story of immigrant workforce

11 Oct 2022, 09:31

Migrant workers are an important part of the Australian economy, but they don’t always get a fair go.

New committee meets to boost local film industry

10 Oct 2022, 15:35

Jan Cattoni tells a story familiar to many in the Far North, of having to leave home to pursue career ambitions.

More Federal money for ghost net removal

09 Oct 2022, 18:55

They’re the deadliest thing in Far North Queensland waters, drifting on the currents, catching, and killing sea creatures on an enormous scale.

Wet Tropics champions celebrated at Cassowary Awards

09 Oct 2022, 17:56

The 19th annual Cassowary Awards were announced on Saturday, celebrating the work of those who have helped protect the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.