Lawyers swap suits for lycra as they turn Ironman competitors
Lawyers are swapping the court room and their business suits for the water of Palm Cove and tight-fitting Lycra as they take on the Cairns Ironman 70.3 in support of COUCH.
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Life-threatening injuries for boy ‘struck’ by SUV
A 6-year-old boy is in a critical condition after being struck by an SUV in Cairns on Thursday night.
Inside the flagship of the US Seventh Fleet USS Blue Ridge
The flagship of the US Seventh Fleet, the largest forward-deployed fleet in the world, has sailed into Trinity Inlet as its crew get some much needed rest and relaxation in the Tropical North.
Easter fun thrives: Farm animals, prizes delight all
The school holidays may be winding down, but families can still enjoy Easter activities across the region.
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Aerodrome closes as Far North braces for more wet weather
More rain is on the way for Far North Queensland, with a break in the weather unlikely until the middle of the week, sparking concerns for a Cape York township.
Police urge motorists to take care on roads after multiple crashes
Police have urged motorists to take care on Far North roads after emergency services responded to multiple road accidents, leaving at least four people hospitalised on the weekend.
Every cheap deal revealed: Fly to Fiji from Cairns from just $539
New non-stop flights to Fiji have been launched, with ticket prices starting at $539 and a predicted $62m boost to the economy. See the deals available for a limited time only.
Traffic reduced on highway following motorcycle crash
Traffic has been reduced on a northbound highway and two patients have been assessed by emergency services following two separate motorcycle crashes in the Far North on Saturday night.
Cairns Airport on track to beat international visitor record
Cairns Airport is on track to deliver its best international visitor numbers in almost two decades, with hopes the award-winning facility can crack its record for overseas tourists by the middle of 2026.
Explained: How students can start studying medical imaging in FNQ
Students will be able to train in medical imaging and radiography in Far North Queensland as early as next year following the government’s multimillion-dollar bipartisan commitment.
Shocking rebates revealed for pregnant women
Pregnant women are getting less money back for ultrasounds than they did three decades ago, prompting Australia’s peak imaging body to renew calls for urgent government reform.
Rare mosquito virus puts Far North on health alert
Cape York residents are urged to take all precautions against mosquito bites, following the recent detection of a potentially deadly but rare virus in the region. DETAILS
Next step in fight to fix shocking internet connection
A troubled internet provider could be forced to compensate customers and fix its reliability after northern beaches residents in Cairns suffered days-long outages for more than a year.
Mapped: Every dingo sighting in Queensland
Packs of dingoes are roaming the northern beaches of Cairns but are being mistaken for kelpies with many becoming road kill, a conservationist says. watch the video
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