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Time for rubber on the road of economic development

09 May 2016, 14:42

The tropical north's tourism industry is going gangbusters. Now's the time to add to it with economic diversity, writes Kevin Byrne.

State Government to investigate the “Airbnb effect”

18 Oct 2022, 15:19

Deputy Premier, Steven Miles, has announced a government investigation into how the short-term rental market is affecting Queensland’s housing supply.

JCU to trial stinger spotting drones in world-first study

02 Nov 2020, 15:00

…In a world-first study, JCU Cairns scientists are using…

Beloved boutique to shutter its doors

23 May 2017, 15:45

The closure of Grafton Street’s Shivamoon marks the end of an era for CBD shopping.

More than child's play

12 Jan 2017, 12:33

Cairns childhood educators say they're crying out for more…

Leichhardt election battle explained in full GIF glory

11 May 2016, 18:06

Episode 1 of our light-hearted (though strangely informative) look at the battle between Warren Entsch and Sharryn Howes.

Veteran broker ‘yet to be convinced’ on insurance relief plan

24 Jun 2021, 14:51

Joe Vella has reservations about the Federal Government's reinsurance pool and would prefer insurance tax cuts.

State Government announces free flu jabs for all amid severe outbreak

23 May 2022, 14:31

The Queensland Government has taken the ‘unprecedented’ decision to offer free influenza injections after cases more than doubled in the past week.

Indigenous health service slams social media scam after drop in child vaccination uptake

25 Jan 2022, 12:22

… of Yarrabah, east of Cairns, refusing to get their…

Queensland sets 'locked in' border opening dates in new COVID-19 roadmap

18 Oct 2021, 13:45

Queensland's border controls could ease in just four weeks, while all quarantine will be scrapped for fully vaccinated travellers from mid-December.

Businesses outside lockdown areas now eligible for pandemic payments

02 Aug 2021, 11:46

Businesses that have had a 30% reduction in turnover can soon apply for $5,000 support grants through the State Government, regardless of lockdown status.

Cow cuddling enterprise delivers all the feels

01 Jul 2021, 15:31

… property south of Cairns.

PhyxMe is physio of choice for talented teens

27 Aug 2020, 11:00

… the help of Cairns physio PhyxMe.

Construction of Botanica Lifestyle Resort begins

13 Apr 2020, 13:01

The first display homes for the $90 million Botanica Lifestyle Resort are now being erected.

TNQ universities at odds over tertiary education funding changes

02 May 2017, 12:55

Local universities will be hit with funding cuts and increased student fees under Budget changes to be confirmed next week.