How Xavier Rudd plans to kick off tour in Cairns
Fresh off a European and North American tour, Australian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd will kick off his Freedom Sessions tour in Cairns. How to watch.
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Bungles and sackings: Qld Health’s list of failures over the years
Queensland Health may be responsible for looking after the public but it has done a poor job looking after itself, if these cases are anything to go by.
‘Busgate’: Member for Barron River furious over LNP’s highway road sign
Far North MP Craig Crawford has questioned the legality of a rival’s election signage and a mystery bus that’s drawn speculation around its possible owner.
Call for crack team of pursuit cops in push for chase law overhaul
Cairns civilians hunting down their mate’s second stolen car in six weeks has brought into focus police calls for an urgent review of a pursuit policy.
‘Unbelievable’: Crawford lashes LNP over its small business scheme
The LNP will launch a new service that aims to stop Queensland’s most vulnerable businesses from going bust at an alarming rate, if elected, the Opposition Small and Family Business Minister says.
Long delays expected after nine car Bruce Hwy pileup
Emergency services have been called to a nine vehicle pileup on the Bruce Highway on the south side of Cairns.
‘Take this very seriously’: Tourists targeted in latest rock attack
Yet another rock throwing incident which this time left a French tourist in hospital on Sunday has led to the arrest of four kids aged between 11 and 15.
Law firm investigating alleged historic abuse at private school
A Cairns legal team investigating claims of historic abuse at a private boys’ school is seeking to contact witnesses in relation to incidents that allegedly occurred at the college across two separate decades.
180,407 visits: Huge demand at region’s EDs
With more than 180,407 presentations to emergency departments and a record 8423 emergency surgeries, demand for healthcare across the Far North is growing.
‘Can’t be a talkfest’: Tour operator’s take on Olympic buzz
Motherhood statements and talk of “potential” alone will create no post-Olympics legacy for the Far North, as a veteran tour operator calls for the establishment of a formal plan.
In photos: How Cutters ended 21-year premiership drought
It’s taken 21 years but South Cairns Cutters finally broke their AFL Cairns premiership drought – 36 photos from the grand final at Cazalys Stadium.
Tropical taste sensations delight the appetite at food festival
The success of the Barron River Food Festival could be replicated month-in, month-out, as the organiser works with council to organise a regular Eat Street-style event in Cairns. SEE THE PHOTOS HERE:
PHOTOS: Distil on the Hill’s grand opening party
Delicious tropical cocktails made with artisinal gin were on order, along with street food, smooth tunes and relaxed vibes when Distil on the Hill held its grand opening on Saturday.
GALLERY: Photos from the Barron River Food Festival
Flavours from across the world came together on Saturday evening when the inaugural Barron River Food Festival was held at the Stratford Dolphins football grounds. SEE WHO WAS THERE
‘You can’t trust it’: Calls for transparency on 50c fares
The declaration of permanently instating 50c fares comes just weeks after provider Translink stated there were no plans to expand in the Far North due to economics.
‘Uncooked’: Far North MP questions LNP election promise
The LNP’s candidate for Barron River Bree James has committed $2m to upgrade community halls damaged during Tropical Cyclone Jasper in Barron River, if elected next month.
What’s impacting $3bn in construction work?
Far North Queensland’s construction sector is showing no signs of slowing down with $3bn in work set to be delivered during 2024-25 — but workforce pressures have placed significant pressure on the industry.
‘All of their teeth removed’: Major push for fluoride
Extreme dental surgery being performed on Far North kids has compelled health experts to lobby Cairns Regional Council to fluoridate its water supply.
‘They did the backdoor entry’: Olympic protestors target Cairns
A minor party candidate has called out the “breadcrumbs” the region receives in infrastructure funding with southeast Queensland set to receive billions in the lead up to the Olympics.
‘Unacceptable’: MP to meet with health workers following attacks
A Far North MP has confirmed he will meet with angry nurses following further reports of violent attacks and sexual harassment against staff.
‘I’ll stick you in the neck’: Arrest warrant for convicted would-be armed robber
A man released from jail for his role in a violent attempted armed robbery, has had a warrant issued for his arrest after he failed to appear in court over a raft of charges, including assaulting police.
Cairns leaders urge city to think what Olympics did for Paris
Encouragement to “go big” on infrastructure by the boss of the Olympics while in Cairns has been met with mixed reactions from the city’s leaders.
Freshwater family face homelessness
Tracie Carvin and two of her three daughters need to find a new rental property, after their Freshwater home of 18 months was sold. Despite a…
Giant housing development for Woree about to begin
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a giant housing development at Woree, with 245 social and 223 affordable houses built, in…
Giant housing development for Woree
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a giant housing development at Woree, with 245 social and 223 affordable houses built, in…
In Photos: Aussie and Kiwi troops “seize” critical Far North Air Base
Australian and New Zealand defence force troops have “seized” a critically important Far North air base and “evacuated” civilians as part of a major training exercise in The Cape.
Revealed: Cairns Business Excellence Award finalists
More than 60 Cairns businesses and entrepreneurs across 10 categories have been named finalists at the Cairns Business Excellence Award. See who’s in the running.
‘Must change’: LNP calls for reform to better protect nurses
Queensland’s Premier has dodged a question around the safety of frontline workers and patients inside Cairns’ troubled mental health unit — despite the Deputy Opposition Leader calling for more security to stop workplace violence.
Second child hospitalised with meningococcal in Far North
A second child has been infected with meningococcal in Far North Queensland, bringing the number of cases in the Cairns area to four.
‘Evilness’: Store attendent menaced with knife, sexually assaulted, court hears
A 53-year-old man has been sentenced after menacing a young female convenience store attendant with a knife, and sexually assaulting her during an armed robbery.
SUV left on its roof after three-car CBD smash
A SUV has been left on its roof after a crash involving three cars in the middle of the Cairns CBD with police, fireys and paramedics rushing to the scene.
‘Perfect storm’: Why mental health facility has been delayed by more than two years
Construction delays at the Cairns Mental Health Unit have now extended to 31 months, with the state government blaming a “complex mix of factors”. Find out more here.
‘Make our democracy stronger’: Outgoing Speaker Curtis Pitt’s valedictory speech
A retiring Far North MP has reflected on some of the region’s major milestones while warning contemporaries not to be seduced by the “brutality of politics” in a stirring final address to parliament.
Urgent call to support education of Indigenous boarding students
Independent Schools Australia has warned students enrolled at indigenous boarding schools could be locked out of the classroom if the government doesn’t stump up funding omitted in the last budget.
Our vaping shame – and it’s only getting worse
Decades of work to drive down tobacco use in Australia is at risk of going up in smoke.
It’s time we end this giant rental myth
The debate over the housing market is nothing new but there is one big myth that needs to be debunked.
Where are the police? Qld’s most dangerous shopping centres
More than a dozen police beats at some of Qld’s biggest shopping centres have been closed as calls grow for change.
Shed destroyed, house damaged in Cairns fire
A shed has been destroyed and two residences have been damaged in a structure fire at Woree on Thursday afternoon.
18,000 avo trees for sale as farmers make ‘tough decisions’
A Far North farm which was reportedly part of a failed $500m buying spree has been listed for sale while its neighbours make tough decisions on their futures amid rising input costs.
Fire at Woree
A serious structure fire took hold of a shed on a property at Alberta Drive, Woree. Queensland Fire Department firefighters controlled the blaze,…
Scene of a fire at a Woree property
A serious structure fire took hold of a shed on a property at Alberta Drive, Woree. Queensland Fire Department firefighters controlled the blaze,…
‘Industry excellence’: Contentious bridge helps win major award
A contentious cassowary crossing and overtaking lane project south of Cairns which cost four times more than its original budget is among a number of Transport and Main Roads initiatives recognised for “industry excellence” at a recent conservation award ceremony.
Father abducted and raped woman with brain injury
A Far North father of two who “effectively” abducted and raped two women, including one with a brain impairment, was on bail at the time of his offending.
Skipper charged following Trinity Inlet thrill ride that went wrong
The driver at the helm of the Bad Fishy jet boat has tested positive to an initial drug test and been charged with dangerous operation of a vessel after crashing into a fishing boat.
Queensland heritage listed hotel hits market for $2.8m
A Queensland heritage listed hotel south of Cairns constructed and once operated by the Queensland Government has been listed for sale for a cool $2.8m.
Convicted creep caught with 1159 child exploitation images
A man serving a suspended sentence for possession of child exploitation material has faced court again after a hidden folder disguised as a calculator app containing 1159 images “of the worst category” was found on his phone.
‘Work in progress’: Key feature finalised for Wangetti Trail despite councillors claims
Simmering tensions over the Wangetti Trail have resurfaced with debate on the construction of a trailhead and a car park raised by councillors at Cairns Regional Council’s ordinary meeting.
Cairns watch house report calls for change amid ‘catastrophic’ warning
Without changes to the detention of kids in the Cairns watch house, “consequences could be catastrophic”, according to a new report condemning the imprisonment of children for “many weeks” at a time.
Much loved Far North business engulfed in huge blaze
Emergency crews responded to an early morning fire, arriving to a precinct of multiple businesses and a cafe “well-involved” in the blaze, with the site now declared a crime scene.
Labor reveals Mulgrave candidate
Running mates have turned rivals in the the race for a crucial Far North seat that could determine the fate of the upcoming state election.
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