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Cairns cafe Caffiend returns to original ownership with exciting plans to revive urban vibes

15 Jun 2022, 10:30

Taste extraordinaire Oliver James has re-taken ownership of his first Cairns café and has revealed new plans for the establishment.

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

15 Jun 2022, 07:45

It's all about live music this weekend, with the launch of Tjapukai Now bringing Neil Murray to town, next to hip hop, pop and a Queen tribute show.

The Cairns hiking enthusiasts creating a community of adventurers and nature lovers

14 Jun 2022, 16:16

A team of trekking guides providing free tours of some of the region’s most popular hiking trails is attracting an ever-increasing number of participants.

Producers of Love on the Spectrum launch casting call in Cairns for new dating show

14 Jun 2022, 11:09

If you've never joined the dating game or are seeking love after a major life change, you are being encouraged to apply for a new reality dating show.

Savannah in the Round to bring two international acts to 30-plus strong line-up

14 Jun 2022, 08:15

Savannah in the Round is coming back even bigger and better, with international acts on the bill for the first time.

Oaks Kitchen & Garden team to open second restaurant in Port Douglas

13 Jun 2022, 12:45

Restaurateurs Rachael Boon and Ben Wallace are taking their award-winning tropical fare and unmatched service to a second venue in Far North Queensland.

‘Women of a certain age’ set to leave audiences in stitches at The Rondo Theatre

13 Jun 2022, 12:09

The Wrong Mountain is the story of a mature-age widow who feels she has a point to prove after being told off for climbing a ladder.

Cairns man becomes second person charged with child sex offences in ongoing investigation

10 Jun 2022, 09:00

A 67-year-old man has been charged with a total of 14 offences, including alleged child sex offences, as part of an ongoing investigation.

Cairns and Far North powers into huge cycling season with record number of upcoming events

09 Jun 2022, 14:00

This weekend marks the return of IRONMAN Cairns and the start of a cracking cycling and mountain biking season for the tropical north.

COVID-19 vaccination and testing clinics set to close across Cairns and Far North Queensland

09 Jun 2022, 12:22

Cairns’ last remaining COVID-19 vaccination hub will close its doors this weekend, while testing clinics will shut next week.

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

08 Jun 2022, 14:15

We have a huge weekend in store with IRONMAN, the Festival of Spirits and Festival of the Knob, alongside a stack of live music, performances and sport.

Cooktown man charged with importing fake AFP badges, impersonating public official

08 Jun 2022, 11:30

A 66-year-old Cooktown man has faced court this week as part of a nationwide counter-terrorism investigation.

Reserve Bank of Australia lifts the official cash rate by half a percentage

07 Jun 2022, 15:00

It is the single biggest rate rise since February 2000, leaving the official cash rate sitting at 0.85 per cent.

Marine stinger nets to be removed just in time for this weekend’s IRONMAN Cairns

07 Jun 2022, 12:16

Participants in the swim leg of this year’s IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns are still being advised to wear protective suits.

Cairns man charged with grooming, supplying drugs and sexually assaulting young girls

07 Jun 2022, 12:13

A 58 year-old man has been arrested in Cairns on numerous child sex offences over the alleged grooming and exploitation of young girls.