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Queensland relaxes COVID-19 vaccination mandates

05 Apr 2022, 13:12

Unvaccinated staff and patrons will soon be able to enter some venues they’ve been locked out of under Queensland’s COVID-19 vaccination mandates.

Cairns builder keeps record-breaking fundraiser for sick kids alive

05 Apr 2022, 12:38

Kenfrost Homes has come to the rescue of Ronald McDonald House charities’ major fundraiser, the Rivers of Gold bike ride.

Late season form excites Cairns Taipans fans

05 Apr 2022, 10:46

The Cairns Taipans have notched up their fourth victory in five NBL match-ups, with a ten point win over the New Zealand Breakers last night.

Cyclone expected to develop in the Coral Sea this week

04 Apr 2022, 15:21

Meteorologists in several countries are closely monitoring a system which is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone as early as Wednesday.

Ruptured gas main leads to emergency situation being declared in Cairns

04 Apr 2022, 13:41

Queensland Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act due to a gas leak at Cairns North.

Man fined after more than 100 old-growth trees were cut down in a Far North Queensland National Park

01 Apr 2022, 15:41

A logging contractor has been fined in a Far North Queensland court over the felling of 113 trees, some more than 400 years old.

EXCLUSIVE: The ambitious project to build the world's largest aquarium in Far North Queensland

01 Apr 2022, 08:15

Cairns could become home to the world’s largest marine enclosure with plans unveiled for an aquarium capable of housing some of the largest ocean creatures.

Cairns hotels introduce climate ratings on restaurant menus

31 Mar 2022, 17:31

The operator of three Cairns hotels is launching new labels on their restaurant menus that evaluate environmental impact.

Federal budget morsel ‘tailormade’ for Cairns to start training medical students

31 Mar 2022, 15:15

In a federal budget void of any big dollar spends on local water or the new CQU campus, there was one announcement that has Cairns ready to pounce.

Tourism confidence up amid strong Easter bookings, more flights & a milestone for Cairns Aquarium

31 Mar 2022, 12:27

As tourism leaders report promising signs of recovery in the sector, Cairns Aquarium's turnstile has ticked over 1,000,000 visitors.

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

30 Mar 2022, 13:00

There'll be markets galore this weekend across the tropical north, along with comedy for a cause, food events, a Taipans home game and live music.

Fuel cuts and tax relief: What's in the federal budget for Cairns and Far North Queensland

29 Mar 2022, 21:30

Tourism and marine sweeteners are among promises to the Far North, but funding for critical water infrastructure and a new CQU campus is missing.

Federal Government to investigate governance of North Queensland Primary Health Network

29 Mar 2022, 14:01

The Federal Health Department has confirmed it will conduct an independent review into tensions between the North Queensland Primary Health Network & GPs.

‘Catalytic’ $300m surf park development approved by Douglas Shire Council

29 Mar 2022, 11:08

A plan to build the Far North Queensland region's first wave park resort has been unanimously approved by Douglas Shire Council.

Third fatal crash in deadly day on Far North Queensland roads

29 Mar 2022, 09:04

Three local men aged 39, 67 and 82 died in separate crashes in Far North Queensland yesterday.