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IRONMAN Cairns: road closures, changed traffic conditions across the week

07 Jun 2022, 12:00

The 11th annual IRONMAN Cairns is just around the corner, with more than 3,500 athletes expected to compete across the weekend’s many events.

New tour explores Australia’s ‘final frontier’ in spectacular daytrip from Cairns

07 Jun 2022, 08:30

Despite its rich history in welcoming visitors from far and wide, the Torres Strait has remained relatively unexplored by the everyday traveller – until now.

Cairns tickets as little as $75 as Virgin Australia drops domestic flight sale

06 Jun 2022, 16:15

Flight fares from Cairns to six major Australian cities have been slashed as Virgin Australia launches its end of financial year sale.

Brisbane 2032 scouts in Cairns to identify potential young Olympians

06 Jun 2022, 12:00

Athletes aged 13 to 30 are being invited to register for testing sessions in Cairns as part of a Brisbane 2032 talent identification program.

Far North Queensland’s best architecture revealed in regional awards

04 Jun 2022, 08:30

A health and wellbeing centre, an eco-tourism facility and a Traditional Owners hub have come out on top in the region's annual architecture awards.

Hundreds of prizes on offer at new Cairns Central pop-up fashion arcade

03 Jun 2022, 12:45

Hundreds of gift vouchers ranging from $10 to $500 are up for grabs at Cairns Central – but shoppers need to get in quick.

Cairns council unveils bold community safety plan to address anti-social behaviour

02 Jun 2022, 09:15

A dedicated 'wet' centre and advocacy for more homeless shelters are among a range of interventions the council will enact to reduce anti-social behaviour.

Cairns Hospital CEO reveals reasons behind her resignation

01 Jun 2022, 16:15

Chief Executive Tina Chinery is set to depart from the local health service after more than two years in the top job.

Port Douglas locals asked to house seasonal workers amid rental crisis

01 Jun 2022, 10:00

A new matchmaking campaign is being launched today in Port Douglas in a bid to fill staff shortages over the peak tourism season.

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

31 May 2022, 16:30

Our heavenly tropical winter is here, and with it a great bunch of events - Xavier Rudd's show at MMP just one of them - that are begging you to get outside!

Cairns Hospital performance data highlights ED, specialist pressures

31 May 2022, 11:45

Data reveals the Emergency Department is being clogged by patients waiting for ward beds, while waiting times to see specialists are blowing out.

‘Just tremendous’: Cairns to host international cricket series between Australia and New Zealand

30 May 2022, 16:30

For the first time in almost a decade Cairns will host a men’s one-day international (ODI) cricket series, bringing together the two trans-Tasman sides.

Additional flights between Cairns and Singapore begin as international tourism steps up

30 May 2022, 11:45

Travellers in the tropical north will now have direct access to a major Southeast Asian hub, and its connecting European destinations, five days a week.

Calannas sell North Queensland’s largest family-owned pharmacy chain

30 May 2022, 10:31

10 Calanna Whole Health Pharmacies across Cairns, the Atherton Tablelands and Townsville will now be re-branded as TerryWhite Chemmart stores.

Expanded multi-arts program unveiled for this year’s Cairns Indigenous Art Fair

27 May 2022, 13:30

Installations, big sculptures, fashion, music and comedy are just some of the highlights of the 2022 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) program.