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Vaccination mandate lifted for some private health care workers in Queensland

01 Sep 2022, 15:16

Private health care employees can now decide whether vaccinations are needed, although mandates remain for Queensland Health, aged and disability care.

New Advance Cairns CEO sees unique opportunities for the region

01 Sep 2022, 13:46

Jacinta Reddan is the new CEO of advocacy and economic development organisation Advance Cairns.

Car crashes into building in Cairns

01 Sep 2022, 10:06

One person has been taken to hospital following the incident on Mulgrave Road this morning.

Crystalbrook owner says Cairns visitor levy should apply to entire tourism sector

31 Aug 2022, 13:05

One of Far North Queensland tourism’s biggest players has called for a proposed bed tax to be broadened to include other parts of the tourism sector.

New job portal targeting international students to address staff shortages in Cairns

31 Aug 2022, 10:45

The initiative links returning international students with potential employers in the Cairns region.

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

31 Aug 2022, 08:19

We may have had a wet start to the Cairns Festival but things are looking up with some Spring sun set to peek through just in time for Skywhales and Carnival on Collins. There's plenty else going on…

From refugee camp to FNQ’s best apprentice: The inspiring story of Santa Bir Gurung

30 Aug 2022, 17:09

At the age of 50 and after decades in a Nepalese refugee camp, Santa Bir Gurung was recently awarded Master Builders’ 2022 FNQ Apprentice of the Year.

Crystalbrook owner rules out Port Douglas sale, urges Cairns private sector to find courage to invest

30 Aug 2022, 16:05

Ghassan Aboud is in Cairns for the first time since his Crystalbrook Flynn hotel opened on the Esplanade. He says he's looking for new local investments.

Queensland gaming regulator investigates Cairns casino

30 Aug 2022, 13:05

The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) has confirmed it has been investigating allegations related to the operations of the Reef Hotel Casino.

Manufacturing success story facing closure following doomed Cairns move

29 Aug 2022, 17:08

The owners of multiple award-winning All Fish For Dogs are fearing bankruptcy after being forced to stop operating from their new Cairns factory.

Lots of rain as wet spell cancels Cairns Festival music highlight

29 Aug 2022, 16:05

A late dry season wet spell has dropped large amounts of rain on parts of Far North Queensland and cancelled a key Cairns Festival event.

Five must-try deli sandwiches in Cairns

26 Aug 2022, 12:37

Botanica Café Bar and Kitchen at Edge Hill has introduced its new offshoot, with the Deli Brothers launching its scrumptious sandwich menu.

Study shows Queensland's tropical cyclones adversely impact mothers and their newborns

26 Aug 2022, 10:05

Research has linked cyclone-affected areas of Queensland with significantly higher risks of preterm births and newborns with low birthweights.

Cairns Amateurs Carnival: top looks for odds-on fabulous fashion from ambassador Em Scodallero

26 Aug 2022, 09:50

Spring is about to be sprung, which can only mean one thing: Cairns' most glamorous racing and fashion season is upon us.

Italian-style piazza forms centrepiece of ‘cruise ship on land’ for Cairns seniors

25 Aug 2022, 14:05

Standalone villas will be built alongside a full complement of social, lifestyle, beauty, health and care facilities as part of a new $75m retirement home.