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

24 Nov 2021, 17:00

There's a few Christmas markets on, as well as a free outdoor screening of one of the best festive films of all time, next to live music and comedy.

Motion against mandate fails to get up, Cairns Regional Council pledges commitment to health orders

24 Nov 2021, 13:45

Cairns Councillors have today voted in unity to follow the state government’s impending mandate on unvaccinated people from 17 December.

Man charged with murder after alleged shooting on the Tablelands

24 Nov 2021, 08:40

A man has been charged with murder following the death of another man in Watsonville. He is due to appear in the Mareeba Magistrates Court today.

Union warns of more strike action as Cairns bus services are suspended

23 Nov 2021, 15:48

The union representing bus drivers in Cairns says they could hold more stoppages if tomorrow's strike doesn’t break a deadlock in pay negotiations.

Survey rates Cairns' most listened to radio stations

23 Nov 2021, 13:19

Radio market research company Xtra Insights has released the findings of its 2021 Cairns survey. Find out which stations are the most popular.

Cairns business community delivers a huge Christmas gift to a local health charity

23 Nov 2021, 10:53

Trinity Advisory's Christmas Charity Fundraising Luncheon and Auction raised more than $150k for the FNQ Hospital Foundation.

Cairns Councillors asked to dispute COVID-19 lockouts for the unvaccinated

22 Nov 2021, 14:14

Brett Olds wants Cairns Regional Council to officially oppose the State Government’s COVID-19 mandate which bans unvaccinated people from a list of venues.

Six weeks in limbo: Concerns hospital Smart Referral system has slowed FNQ patient care

19 Nov 2021, 17:14

An Innisfail resident fears patients could die while waiting for doctors to review their referrals because of bottlenecks caused by a new referral system.

Cheap Cairns deals as Jetstar resumes return for free sale, international flights included

19 Nov 2021, 16:19

Return flights from Cairns are going for less than $200 to most Australian capital cities, and less than $400 to Japan.

Cairns police locate missing New South Wales woman

19 Nov 2021, 08:45

Cairns police have located a 45-year-old woman, reported to have been missing since Monday.

40 km/h speed zone to expand in Cairns CBD following proven drop in crashes

18 Nov 2021, 15:30

The city's 40 km/h zone will be extended to include several streets in the city’s south, with changes to come into effect from next week.

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

18 Nov 2021, 13:00

We're in for sunny days and clear skies this weekend, along with a bunch of great events and things to do in the tropical north!

Mountain View Hotel south of Cairns snapped up by local hospitality group

16 Nov 2021, 11:30

The iconic Mountain View Hotel in Little Mulgrave, listed for offers around $1.5 million, is set to be bought by a well-known group of local business owners.

Queensland COVID-19 vaccination target reached early, home quarantine begins

15 Nov 2021, 16:14

People can apply to travel to Queensland and quarantine at home, after the state reached its 70 per cent COVID-19 vaccination target ahead of schedule.

Cairns’ steamy weather to make way for thunderstorms, possible flash flooding

12 Nov 2021, 10:30

After a few days of humid days and muggy nights, Cairns can expect a bit of drenching, and even flash flooding in some areas around the Tablelands.