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Far North Queensland floodwater rescues after ex Tropical Cyclone Tiffany drenching

11 Jan 2022, 12:09

One person is in hospital after two floodwater rescues west of Port Douglas, prompting a warning for motorists to steer clear of flooded roadways.

Emergency crews locate body of local teenager at Babinda Boulders

21 Dec 2021, 08:45

The body of a 19-year-old Edmonton woman who slipped and fell into the water at Babinda Boulders yesterday has been found.

Documentary details the extraordinary life of FNQ Indigenous artist Kel Williams

10 Dec 2021, 13:03

The film is the first in a series of stories by UMI Arts – each one a snapshot of Far North Queensland’s artist Elders.

Queensland borders to reopen to interstate hotspots from next Monday

06 Dec 2021, 14:30

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today confirmed state borders will reopen to fully vaccinated travellers from Monday, 13 December.

Undara Lava Tubes tourist business in Far North Queensland sold by pioneering family

03 Dec 2021, 11:03

Undara Experience sits adjacent to the Undara Volcanic National Park and has been sold by the Collins family to The G'Day Group.

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.

Unvaccinated Queenslanders to be locked out of hospitality venues, hospitals, stadiums

09 Nov 2021, 12:45

A huge range of public venues will soon be banned from allowing unvaccinated staff and patrons on their premises, the Queensland Government has announced.

Free passes on Daintree Ferry, Mossman Gorge for FNQ locals over wet season

03 Nov 2021, 12:45

…ents from Cardwell to Cooktown and Cairns to Mareeba can get waived…

4.3-metre estuarine crocodile removed from Mowbray River near Port Douglas

28 Oct 2021, 12:41

A large ‘iconic’ male crocodile has been captured after it was deemed a threat to both livestock and humans.

Oaks Kitchen and Garden wins national award for best destination dining

26 Oct 2021, 16:30

One of nine winners in the 2022 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant awards, Far North Queensland's Oaks Kitchen and Garden is tropical dining at its best.

Bodies piling up as PNG struggles with a third wave of COVID-19

22 Oct 2021, 15:56

Australia’s nearest neighbour, Papua New Guinea, is once again in a COVID-19 crisis, with bodies being piled up in hospital morgues.

Cyclists set for Ride for Isabel event in Yarrabah this weekend

14 Oct 2021, 15:30

Almost 100 local cyclists are gearing up to ride in the annual Alive Pharmacy Warehouse Ride for Isabel event, taking place this Sunday 17 October.

Far North artists keep the Tanks humming with huge local line-up

07 Oct 2021, 10:00

… are stepping up to keep Cairns' Tanks Arts Centre abuzz…

Woman charged with stealing graveside trinkets, allegedly selling them online

20 Sep 2021, 10:12

Police investigated after a mother noticed a statue missing from her son’s grave at Manunda Cemetery, then saw the same trinket for sale on social media.

Construction on $41.4m Wangetti Trail due to start this year

06 Sep 2021, 12:30

Public comment is now open for the southern section of the Wangetti Trail, construction of which could start by the end of this year if federally approved.