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Veteran broker ‘yet to be convinced’ on insurance relief plan

24 Jun 2021, 14:51

Joe Vella has reservations about the Federal Government's reinsurance pool and would prefer insurance tax cuts.

Talaroo Hot Springs in heart of Savannah Way to open this weekend

24 Jun 2021, 10:15

One of North Queensland's most spectacular destinations and a site long-treasured by Ewamian people is set to open this weekend, Saturday 26 June.

Cairns Regional Council submits proposal to bring in visitor levy

23 Jun 2021, 17:00

Cairns Regional Council has submitted a recommendation to the State Government to undertake the legislative change necessary to implement a tourism tax.

Daintree crocodile coughs up crab pot after week-long ordeal

23 Jun 2021, 14:00

One of the Daintree’s celebrity crocs has been lucky enough to cough up a crab pot after it was lodged in the animal’s mouth for more than a week.

Government to fight UNESCO's 'in danger' reef recommendation

22 Jun 2021, 17:00

UNESCO has cited the impact of global warming and successive reef bleaching events, urging Australia to take “accelerated action" at all possible levels.

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.

COVID-19 vaccine hub opens south of Cairns

22 Jun 2021, 10:30

700 jabs per day will be administered at a new COVID-19 vaccination centre at the Cairns South Health Facility in Edmonton.

Local leaders awarded for Wet Tropics conservation projects

21 Jun 2021, 15:00

A unique project to cultivate seed banks of plants, found only on mountain-tops in the Wet Tropics, has been recognised in local conservation awards.

Police officers & shopkeeper bashed in separate incidents

21 Jun 2021, 13:50

A Cairns shop assistant who confronted an alleged thief is among three victims of weekend punching attacks, with two police officers also assaulted.

Man falls while trying to escape Cairns hotel quarantine

18 Jun 2021, 16:42

A 29 year-old Victorian man has been taken to hospital after falling while trying to breach hotel quarantine at the Pacific Hotel in Cairns.

Cairns police arrest alleged vandalism pest

18 Jun 2021, 09:05

A 55-year-old man is accused of a string of offences, including spray-painting a lizard and a horse, throwing rocks at cars and supergluing padlocks.

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

17 Jun 2021, 17:00

This weekend brings the Cooktown & Cape York Expo, Fred Brophy's Boxing Troupe and a few fun local events and things to try in Cairns and the Far North.

Qld introduces border passes & quarantine for Sydney hotspots

17 Jun 2021, 12:42

All you need to know about Queensland's new border declarations and restrictions for travellers as Sydney's COVID-19 cluster grows.

Lime Cordiale to play Far North Qld’s mega country music festival

17 Jun 2021, 12:00

In a surprise addition to the three-day 'country' music festival, Lime Cordiale will play at Savannah in the Round at Mareeba Rodeo Grounds this October.

Major shake-up for visa-holders and FNQ farmers in UK trade deal

16 Jun 2021, 16:30

Mandatory farm work will be scrapped in Australia's working holiday visa program, while a new agricultural visa will be offered to UK and ASEAN nationals.