Where to find your local Easter service
Churches across the Far North will welcome parishioners to celebrate one of the holiest weeks in the religious calendar.
Cairns
Major update on popular Far North hiking trail
After being locked out of the iconic and popular walking trail for almost 18 months, hikers will once again get to experience the wonders of the Devil’s Thumb trail and its unique cloud forest.
Who won Leichhardt candidates forum
The major party Leichhardt candidates were tested on leadership vision, first 100 days and how they’d succeed if in opposition, at a candidates’ forum on Thursday.
Why Qld MP is against a pokies increase
A Far North MP is calling on Premier David Crisafulli to pull the plug on new pokies with updated regulations set to lead to more “one-armed bandits” in regional communities.
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Revealed: COUCH’s roadmap to self-sustainability
A roadmap turbo-charging clinical services at Cairns’ cancer wellness centre in a bid to become a self-sustaining care hub has been released.
‘We had no one we could talk to’: Mum raising funds for son’s rare condition
A treasure hunt throughout Cairns will raise vital funds for a rare disease while also providing a boost for small businesses.
‘Desperate’: Remote Far North mayors call for more housing
Far North leaders are calling for bipartisan support for a $20m housing project in eight remote Indigenous communities across Cape York and the Torres Strait, easing overcrowding and encouraging young people to gain independence.
‘Where’s Amy?’: Mayor goes missing during the federal election
The search to find a Far North mayor this federal election has been likened to a popular children’s book series with baffled councillors at a loss as to where the civic leader has been for a series of major announcements for the region. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Government’s pledge to upgrade Barron River Bridge
The Barron River Bridge will receive more than $200 million in funding under a new pledge by the Albanese government.
Double Island ‘reborn’ as tourism operator sought for Cairns icon
Tourism operators have been encouraged to apply for Expressions of Interest to transform ‘derelict’ Double Island.
Dead crocodile found near children’s playground
The bloated corpse of a saltwater crocodile has been spotted near a popular children’s playground in Cairns, with the public suspecting foul play. WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT
Knife man at centre of search evades police
Police are no closer to capturing or identifying the man who terrified Cairns residents last week, after he was seen walking through peoples yards brandishing a large knife.
Cop injured as driver in stolen car flees drug test
A cop has been injured when a driver in Far North Queensland fled the scene during a roadside drug test, after the officer discovered she was driving on a disqualified license.
Retirees consider selling cars, moving or giving up holidays to survive ‘unbelievable’ rate rise
A retirement village in Cairns is facing a 520 per cent increase in rates with residents contemplating moving, selling their cars and giving up their holidays.
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