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‘I thought it was my last day’: Victim of Cairns bull shark attack recounts his ordeal

13 Dec 2021, 14:30

An experienced spear fisher who was attacked by a large bull shark east of Cairns yesterday, says he thought he was going to lose his leg or his life.

Cairns is now open to the rest of Australia: here’s what you need to know

13 Dec 2021, 11:45

We've unpacked FAQs following today's border opening to hotspots, from the incoming hospitality vaccination mandate to new rules for close contacts.

Two suitcases of drugs seized in the Torres Strait, arrested man was headed for PNG

13 Dec 2021, 11:17

A Brisbane man has faced court accused of intending to cross illegally into Papua New Guinea armed with two suitcases containing dangerous drugs.

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.

Mission Beach loses its only GP, medical centre closing next week

10 Dec 2021, 12:17

Residents of Mission Beach will soon have to travel to Tully or Innisfail to see a doctor, following the loss of the town’s only remaining GP.

Tropic's guide to the best New Years events around Cairns

09 Dec 2021, 16:15

It's time to send off 2021! Here's a list of where to eat, drink and dance the year away across Cairns and Port Douglas, whether you're up for a multi-course dinner or a day-long party.

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

08 Dec 2021, 15:40

This weekend brings the Taipans' long-awaited homecoming to the Snake Pit, as well as Christmas markets and carols right across the region.

New music festival to hit Cairns by The Grass is Greener founders

08 Dec 2021, 11:45

Cairns has a fresh new festival on next year’s calendar, featuring What So Not, Boy & Bear and Hooligan Hefs among the electronic, indie folk line-up.

Repeal against Cairns Esplanade Dining Precinct general traffic ban voted down

07 Dec 2021, 16:13

Six of the ten Cairns Councillors will tomorrow seek to repeal a decision to completely block public cars in favour of another option.

Local Cairns favourite crowned best day spa in Australasia

07 Dec 2021, 12:00

Alamanda Day Spa has attributed local support and a first-class team for being named the best day spa across Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific.

Cairns man charged with importing DMT drugs, police find suspected backyard lab

07 Dec 2021, 08:45

A 20-year-old man has been charged with importing dangerous drugs, while his Trinity Park residence is also alleged to have been hiding a backyard DMT lab.

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.

Mareeba’s Savannah in the Round reveals first international artist in 2022 line-up

06 Dec 2021, 10:45

Just two months on from its successful debut, Savannah in the Round has announced a massive line-up for its next run, including one huge international act among Australian favourites.

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.

Cairns man wins a huge $4.8 million in the lotto

03 Dec 2021, 10:25

A Cairns man has become a millionaire overnight after taking home a massive Set For Life win, which will pay out $20,000 a month for the next 20 years.