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Another swimming incident at Babinda Boulders as Cairns council awaits safety audit

31 Jan 2022, 13:00

Emergency crews attended yet another incident at Babinda Boulders on the weekend, after a young man slipped into the notoriously dangerous water.

Former Cairns woman's wish to face Prince Andrew in court clears major hurdle

13 Jan 2022, 10:29

A US judge had denied Prince Andrew's motion to dismiss a civil sexual assault lawsuit brought against him by Virginia Giuffre.

Gordonvale man, 25, dies while hiking Walshs Pyramid near Cairns

08 Jan 2022, 09:15

A 25-year-old Gordonvale man has tragically died while hiking the popular Walshs Pyramid late Friday afternoon.

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

15 Dec 2021, 14:45

'Tis the weekend before Christmas! We're ready to get a little merry with art markets for gift buying, followed by live music and a roaring 20s party.

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.

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…

Police find human remains, believed to be missing Cairns man

01 Dec 2021, 13:00

Cairns police have located human remains inside a vehicle near the…

Smithfield Bypass opens to Cairns motorists but first real test yet to come

25 Nov 2021, 13:46

Motorists are now using the $164-million Smithfield Bypass, three years after work began on the 3.8 kilometre stretch of road.

Union warns of more strike action as Cairns bus services are suspended

23 Nov 2021, 15:48

… union representing bus drivers in Cairns says they could hold more…

Australian war veteran stars in Things I Know to Be True in Cairns

09 Nov 2021, 09:15

The soldier, who took up acting as part of his treatment for post traumatic stress disorder, performs from this Friday at the Rondo Theatre.

Cairns to premiere play combining Torres Strait war history with Shakespeare's Othello

05 Nov 2021, 11:15

Othello combines a Shakespeare classic with the Strait's unique and untold history during World War II, featuring Jimi Bani as lead actor and co-creator.

Cairns man charged with making hoax triple-O calls

01 Nov 2021, 10:17

Police allege the man called the emergency services line 11 times, falsely claiming there was a unit fire.

Cairns charity organisation puts out the call for donations of undies

25 Oct 2021, 12:13

Wheels of Wellness, which assists the homeless and vulnerable, is asking for donations of adult underwear for their clients.

Social gallery: La Bella Figura premiere by Cairns’ JUTE Theatre Company

18 Oct 2021, 16:15

JUTE Theatre Company launched its latest production with a sold-out show and plenty of smiles, champagne and antipasto on Friday at Bulmba-ja.

Several items found in search for missing Cairns spear fisher

18 Oct 2021, 14:30

Police are examining ‘a number of items’ located on the sea floor where a 26-year-old man was last seen spear fishing at the weekend.