93 photos: Big and bold fashions at Melbourne Cup day in Cairns
Check out the hundreds of awesome outfits in our mega Melbourne Cup gallery from celebrations across Cairns. See the gorgeous photos.
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Rescue helicopter at two-car crash on highway south of Cairns
Emergency services have rushed to serious two-car crash on a major road south of Cairns, with the rescue helicopter expected to transport a patient to hospital.
‘Enough is enough’: Cairns singer’s strong message against violence
A street chaplain turned singer who was constantly exposed to domestic violence on Cairns’ streets has released new music with the intention of pushing the important issue. Read about her message.
Creative project to be donated to children’s mental health
A fun project initially created to entertain children at Cairns Children’s Festival will come full circle as the artwork is donated to mental health and community services. Read more about it.
Cairns hotel fire-starter sentenced over $60,000 blaze
A Cairns woman who lit a fire at a Cairns hotel, putting a family with small children at risk and causing $60,000 in damage, has been sentenced. Read what happened in court here.
‘More drunk, more obnoxious’: Murder trial hears of show party
A man allegedly murdered at a Far North Qld show is said to have swung a hammer towards the Tasmanian murder-accused’s “woman” the same night as his death, a court has heard.
Cook MP’s fiery response to calls for new long-distance bus route
Demand for a regular bus route between Cairns and Port Douglas and other locations is growing, but the calls have sparked a fiery response from Cook MP Cynthia Lui. Read what she said.
FULL LIST: 2022 BEX winners celebrated at massive event
From emerging talent to those who have left a legacy on Cairns, hundreds turned out to celebrate the successes of the 2022 Business Excellence Award winners. See the mega gallery and who picked up the top gongs here.
Cairns artist’s new exhibition on animals has real bite
A Cairns artist has created a new exhibition to showcase the dangerous and unique animals of the region and how people should respect them.
Man dies after early morning bicycle crash on Far North road
A man in his 50s has died after he lost control while riding his bicycle in the early hours of the morning.
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