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Luxury FNQ lodge seeks staff amid ‘serious’ worker shortfall

30 Apr 2021, 12:14

Silky Oaks Lodge in the Daintree Rainforest has put the call out for a full suite of staff as the Far North Queensland region grapples with a shortage of hospitality and tourism employees.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

30 Apr 2021, 11:40

Cairns will play host to some big names in live music this weekend, with Human Nature and Toni Childs in town, as well as plenty of local gigs.

Rain’s back but the weekend looks clearer in Cairns

29 Apr 2021, 12:30

The returning rain is forecast to be heaviest today before gradually easing over the weekend, though there'll be heavier showers south around Innisfail.

Queen tribute band ready to bring a rhapsody to Cairns

28 Apr 2021, 10:45

On Friday June 4, Cairns Performing Arts Centre will welcome Thomas Crane and his 30 years’ experience impersonating the iconic Freddie Mercury.

‘Critical’ project to tackle Cairns’ looming water shortage

28 Apr 2021, 07:00

An alarming forecast that Cairns’ growing population will outstrip the city’s water supply within just five years has been raised by council officers – along with an ambitious plan to tackle the…

Rate rise warning after property valuations soar

23 Apr 2021, 16:15

Tablelands Regional Council says it will do its best to manage rate rises, after property valuations in the region skyrocketed.

Delayed investigation into Kuranda Range alternatives begins

23 Apr 2021, 12:20

After a delay of almost two years, the State Government has now started an investigation into ways to better connect Cairns to the Tablelands.

Cairns man joins cast of new Big Brother season

23 Apr 2021, 10:40

A 26-year-old animator and former St Augustine’s College student from Cairns will join the cast of 20 housemates in the new Big Brother season.

Two Cairns men charged with drug and wildlife offences

23 Apr 2021, 09:30

Explosives, ammunition, a snake and several drugs and utensils have been seized by police following the search of Woree address yesterday.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

22 Apr 2021, 17:00

There's a stack of things to do this weekend, from ANZAC dawn services to a Cairns' frontier wars commemoration, plus live music, comedy and a Taipans home game.

Punctures and earthworms emerge in big wet

22 Apr 2021, 15:30

The fallout from this week’s heavy rainfall is becoming clearer, with residents reporting dozens of pothole punctures and earthworms heading indoors.

Backpackers winched out of flooded Far North campsite

22 Apr 2021, 10:30

A group of international tourists have returned to safety after being winched out of a flooded Far North campsite yesterday.

Sale starts for new Cairns to Newcastle flights

22 Apr 2021, 10:29

Jetstar launches a sale for tickets on its new tri-weekly service between Cairns and New South Wales’ second most populated city of Newcastle.

Far North farmers in limbo with Australia Post produce ban

21 Apr 2021, 15:15

Australia Post's decision to no longer deliver perishable food items from June 30 is set to impact Tropical North avocado and garlic growers.

Cairns downpours set to stick around for the weekend

21 Apr 2021, 11:00

You may want to put your long weekend camping plans on hold – the rain’s showing no sign of disappearing across the Tropical North.