St Mary’s seniors dazzle at formal celebrations
St Mary’s Catholic College Year 12 students brought the glitz and glamour to their formal celebrations on Friday night. See the photos.
St Mary’s Catholic College Year 12 students brought the glitz and glamour to their formal celebrations on Friday night. See the photos.
From humble beginnings with a pool in the Cairns CBD to employing 120 staff, sponsoring new citizens and certifying 250,000 divers, Divers Den has marked its 50th anniversary.
A prison officer threw an inmate against a wall then shouted at him as he lay cowering on the floor in a heated altercation that has outraged staff inside a Queensland correctional facility, whistleblowers say.
A heartfelt desire to “tread lightly” when visiting the Great Barrier Reef while still allowing visitors to experience the natural wonder’s beauty has led Port Douglas tour operator Jay Wink to chart a new course for his business.
Glamorous gowns and sharp suits were showcased along with a convoy of classic cars when St Mary’s Catholic College held their senior formal evening for Year 12 students at the school’s campus.
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An LNP powerbroker arrested on assault charges is now likely to be sued, with a fellow party member’s son one of the complainants in the criminal case against the former MP.
Cairns Amateurs fashion ambassador Emma Scodellaro details the high standard of fashion at this year’s carnival, including from Classic Lady…
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New specialist schools to provide a tailored curriculum for children entangled in the youth justice system will be built in south-east Queensland and Cairns, if the LNP wins government in October.
Known for its art deco charm and musical legacy, one of Cairns oldest homes has reopened to the public, offering Mediterranean style cuisine and accommodation.
Two youth justice schools aimed at keeping at-risk teen youth off the streets could open in Queensland if the LNP win government next month. But Premier Steven Miles says it will amount to a cut in education support for repeat offenders.
Visitors can expect to be surrounded by towering trees, vibrant flora, the sounds of tropical birds when the first section of the Wangetti Trail at last opens next week. Latest details.
Traffic has been delayed on a remote Far North Road following a two-vehicle crash on Monday morning.
From stunning race wear to lively celebrations and exciting on-track action the Cairns Amateurs Carnival has been heralded a success by all involved.
Almost 34 stores across the Cape York, Torres Strait, and Gulf region are now offering a discount on essential items. Find out more here.
A Cassowary Coast family man of “good character” linked to a bust of over 90kg of cannabis, “fell” into trafficking after he began using the drug medicinally for a back injury, a court has heard.
Coined the Ultimate Tropical Carnival, the Cairns Amateurs 2024 kicked off two big race days of fashion and horse racing at Cannon Park this weekend.
Psychologists in Cairns are calling for the federal government to reinstate medicare’s 20-session subsidised therapy cap, as Far North Queensland suicide rates remain 50 per cent above the national average. Find out more here.
Dressed to impress more than 300 partygoers got the Cairns Amateurs Carnival underway in spectacular fashion on Friday night. All the photos from the event.
The 66th edition of the Cairns Amateurs Carnival is off and racing, with thousands flocking to Cannon Park for two jam-packed days of fun, fashion and on-track action.
A re-elected Labor government will build a $78.3m satellite hospital in Cairns at a site yet to be determined in a bid to ease pressure on the city’s existing health services.
A retiree with a love for animals was making calls to help a lost pup when he had his personal information hacked. Not upset, he just wants those responsible to take him fishing in return.
Union delegates have been accused of forcing workers on government building sites to work at a snail’s pace as the construction industry calls for the removal of the controversial BPIC policy.
Community spirit shone through at the 60th Babinda Harvest Festival on Saturday. Did we snap you there?
Watch as Cairns Brothers celebrate their 2024 A Grade premiership win with the team song, after they defeated the Ivanhoe Knights 18 points to…
Watch as Cairns Brothers celebrate their 2024 A Grade premiership win with the team song, after they defeated the Ivanhoe Knights 18 points to…
A remote Far North community now has direct access to a critical health service, previously forcing some patients to travel hundreds of kilometres for care.
The large-scale search for a missing woman whose abandoned vehicle was found near the Jardine River in Cape York has been suspended.
Mayor Amy Eden has made a key decision in the search for council’s permanent CEO in a stunning concession from the embattled leader who has faced conflict of interest questions throughout her tumultuous six-month tenure.
From arts and crafts, to cultural wear and food stalls, the Cairns Regional Multicultural Association is set to delight residents for another year, as its annual festival in Fogarty Park kicks off.
A former Child Services Minister has delivered a stinging rebuke of the LNP’s $383m plan to introduce sweeping changes to the residential care system for kids as “policy on the run”.
Member for Cairns Michael Healy has denied Labor is running out of time for a candidate to be announced in a key Far North seat despite the party facing less than seven weeks till election day.
A Far North nightlife and backpacker icon, famous among travellers around the world has hit the market for sale promising many more wild nights under the care of new owners.
One Nation has been accused of misleading Cairns victims of crime after luring punters to crime forums without indicating on corflutes that meetings were part of a state election campaign.
Top Gun, Walking Dead, Jurassic Park, Shooting Range and the new in 2024, Mario Kart GP DX, are just some of the video games you can play at Cairns’ newest arcade.
After cherished mother-of-two Jamielee Paterson was tragically killed in a car crash at a notoriously dangerous intersection, her teen daughter is taking on the Queensland government, calling for it to acknowledge and improve deadly local roads.
For the first time in nine months an infamous four-wheel-drive adventure trail will reopen after months of road repair work.
Almost six years on from the alleged murder of Toyah Cordingley, family and friends have gathered at Wangetti Beach to restore a monument celebrating the life of the forever 24-year-old.
Mayor Amy Eden’s new $150,000 a year council adviser didn’t beat around the bush when it came to offering her some strong feedback on conflict of interest concerns during his weekly radio program earlier this year.
Visitors to the Far North could win a trip to the Great Barrier Reef and become a reef guardian in a world-first conservation initiative by Tropical Tourism North Queensland and global travel agency Expedia.
Up to 18,500 new homes in Cairns could be fast-tracked with a special declaration by the state government, but it would likely mean taxpayers foot the bill for infrastructure charges.
From guided tours to antique appraisals, historical societies around the region will share a glimpse of life 100 years ago at the inaugural Far North Heritage Expo this weekend.
An Australian Idol winner and Indigenous Far North creatives will take to the stage in Cairns for one of the region’s biggest First Nations festivals.
A minor party candidate has outlined her stance on youth crime, declaring “this isn’t the Cairns that most of us knew and grew up in”.
From the footy field to the race track, a handful of local rugby league players will make their fashion debut at the Cairns Amateurs spring carnival celebrations. How you can get in on the action.
Move over Sydney and Melbourne – we have found the best airport in Australia and it’s not one you may have guessed.
A revered and passionate Indigenous advocate who once travelled to Germany to bring home the stolen remains of his ancestor is now himself eternally at rest after succumbing to illness.
A JCU senior lecturer says the lives of transgender people will be saved by open and honest debate, instead of attempting to silence certain people’s voices.
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