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Development group still committed to $550-million Cairns towers

25 Aug 2022, 11:19

The developers behind the C3 towers project have applied for an extension to their council approval, with plans to complete the project by decade's end.

Yarrabah man remanded in custody as more details emerge in the murder of his son

24 Aug 2022, 13:33

Jason Ross Allan Fourmile appeared in Cairns Magistrates Court this morning as police described the assaults as 'brutal', 'confronting' and protracted.

Local lads’ push for Babinda bike track comes to fruition

24 Aug 2022, 11:37

A grassroots campaign for cycling infrastructure south of Cairns has led to the construction of a pump track at Babinda.

Cairns Regional Council opposes move to decriminalise public drunkenness and begging

24 Aug 2022, 10:29

Queensland is the only state or territory in which public intoxication remains an offence and the Government is reviewing whether that should be changed.

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

24 Aug 2022, 10:10

It's a big week as Cairns Fest celebrates 60 years with copious events, celebrations, and activities to get involved in. There's a few other big hitters with the Cairns Cup Carnival in its' second…

How artificial intelligence is re-discovering lost Quinkan rock art in remote Cape York

23 Aug 2022, 17:12

More than a dozen rock art sites have been found on Quinkan Country near Laura through a partnership between Traditional Owners and a Queensland tech firm.

Man charged over murder, torture of young child in Far North Queensland

23 Aug 2022, 14:33

A five year-old boy was taken to hospital in Yarrabah a week ago and died yesterday from his injuries after being flown to Townsville Hospital.

Inside Far North Queensland’s home of the year as Master Builders reveals award winners

22 Aug 2022, 11:29

Ash Moseley Homes, Bryant Building Contractors and Freshwater Designer Builders were among the recipients of major awards.

Restored Jack Barnes Boardwalk in Cairns reopens to the public

19 Aug 2022, 12:37

The boardwalk has been restored as a result of a community campaign following its closure three years ago.

New research reveals heatwaves are Australia’s deadliest natural disasters

19 Aug 2022, 10:24

An increasing number of heatwaves have been responsible for more deaths and hospitalisations than any other natural hazard, including floods and cyclones.

How COVID created triple threat performers out of comics Judith Lucy and Denise Scott

18 Aug 2022, 16:01

Still Here, which was born from the hairy despair of Melbourne's lockdowns, will be performed at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre later this month.

Cairns Library fig tree to be saved following health recovery

18 Aug 2022, 09:45

A heritage-listed tree that was facing removal will now be saved, with Cairns Regional Council attributing flying fox removal to its improved health.

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

17 Aug 2022, 10:58

There's plenty to get amongst in the Far North. We've got culinary experiences that never disappoint, Science Week's in full swing with a real life NASA astronaut, and the Cairns Cup Carnival is back.

‘Significant’ infestation of acid-spitting ants found in Wet Tropics world heritage-listed rainforest

16 Aug 2022, 12:05

A new infestation of highly-invasive yellow crazy ants has been detected near Gordonvale, south of Cairns, in an area covering at least 77 hectares.

$162-million confirmed for fight against crown of thorns starfish on the Great Barrier Reef

16 Aug 2022, 10:13

Labor has followed through with its election commitment, promising around $20-million/year for the next eight years for the starfish control program.