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Taipans over Phoenix in come from behind win

09 Oct 2022, 17:05

The Cairns Taipans have recorded their second win of the NBL season, beating South East Melbourne Phoenix 85-76.

Teen charged over sudden death at Caravonica

08 Oct 2022, 13:02

Police have charged a teenager with murder after a man was allegedly stabbed at a home in the Cairns suburb of Caravonica on Friday night.

Far North Lions Clubs celebrate 75 years of service

07 Oct 2022, 18:30

It was, by all accounts, a big night at Hides Hotel when the Lions Club of Cairns formed in October 1956

Sculpture Botanica returns to Cairns

07 Oct 2022, 15:34

The Cairns Botanic Gardens is once again home to a stunning collection of outdoor artworks, with the return of Sculpture Botanica.

Council changes course on Cairns water security project

07 Oct 2022, 14:32

The Cairns Regional Council has voted to change the way it implements stage one of its water security project after identifying risks in the original plan.

New book captures the history of family law in FNQ

07 Oct 2022, 12:34

Elaine found herself on a meteoric rise in an industry not known for being inclusive or particularly representative of local communities. She’s now back in the Far North, working with Cairns Central…

Cyber attack on Far North health organisation

06 Oct 2022, 21:05

An Indigenous health organisation operating in Far North Queensland says it has been the victim of a cyber attack.

Prevention before detention as Cairns youth crime continues to rise

06 Oct 2022, 19:30

Youth Justice Minister, Leanne Linard, says a detention centre may be built in Cairns, but preventing young people turning to crime is top priority.

Taipans start season with a solid win

05 Oct 2022, 15:45

The Cairns Taipans have started their season with a resounding 106-84 win over the Tasmania JackJumpers in Hobart.

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

05 Oct 2022, 10:58

There's plenty kicking off around Cairns this week including Crankworx out at Smithfield, Oktoberfest at The German Club, a Retro Pool Party at Riley, and Babinda Harvest Fest is back for another…

JCU launches full Cairns medical school

05 Oct 2022, 08:32

Medical students at James Cook University (JCU) will be able to complete their whole degrees in Cairns for the first time from next year.

Rain system won’t do much for the north but big wet still expected

04 Oct 2022, 15:56

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) says a weather system approaching Queensland from the west won’t bring rain to Far North Queensland.

Interest rates up by 0.25 percentage points

04 Oct 2022, 15:05

The Reserve Bank has increased interest rates for the sixth consecutive month but has opted for a smaller rise this time.

Aircraft makes emergency landing in Torres Strait

04 Oct 2022, 09:12

A school charter flight has made an emergency landing on a road on Moa Island in the Torres Strait.

Ergon calls for end to threats and violence against staff

03 Oct 2022, 10:08

Electricity provider, Ergon Energy, is calling for an end to abuse, assaults, and threats of violence against their staff.