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Andreas Nicola is a crime reporter for The Courier-Mail. He was previously a general reporter for the Courier Mail and before that he worked as a journalist at the Cairns Post.

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Far North influential advises on how to step into the music industry

An upcoming singer-songwriter from Cooktown has given some tips on how to break into the music industry but has warned it’s hard work.

Cairns

Climate activists strike amid annual coral bleach warning

Young advocates gathered in Cairns to protest against gas, coal and the most recent mass bleaching event that was announced on March 25.

Cairns

$2m cash splash to boost Cairns Convention Centre delegate revival

Cairns Convention Centre has received a $2m boost from the state government with hopes the multi-billion dollar industry will help revive the Far North economy post-Covid.

Cairns

St Michael's grade one student Darcy Day, 6, is the Queensland winner of nationwide competition to find AustraliaÃs healthiest lunch box. Picture: Brendan Radke

How Gordonvale student’s lunch won healthiest in the state

A St Michael’s School student has topped the state in Australia’s healthiest lunch box competition, and his mother has shown fresh ideas don’t have to be time consuming.

Cairns

A fire at the Smithfield RoadTek depot destroyed at least 12 vehicles on March 22, closing the nearby Kennedy Hwy for more than an hour. Picture: Andreas Nicola

Police reveal details about arsonist attack on derelict vehicles

Cairns police have released details about how an alleged arsonist gained entry to a Department of Transport and Main Roads compound before setting a fire that destroyed 18 derelict cars.

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Dessert cocktail bar owner eyes Far North location

The owner of a rapidly expanding dessert and cocktail bar known for its decadent sweets including a cookie pancake stack and cheeky cocktails has now set his eyes on Cairns. FIND OUT WHICH BUSINESS

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Brokers, directors and owners: Cairns’ 30 youngest movers and shakers

The Cairns Post reveals a list of 30 young influentials under the age of 30 from all walks of life including lawyers, doctors, real estate professionals and business owners who have smashed their goals at a very young age. SEE WHO ALL ARE IN THE LIST

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Popular fast food restaurant updates FNQ opening plans

A highly-anticipated fast food restaurant has updated its plans to open a Cairns restaurant.

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REVEALED: How FNQ’s biggest schools performed in NAPLAN

Queensland NAPLAN results have been revealed and some Cairns schools have topped the charts and ranked high. SEE THE INTERACTIVES

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Why FNQers might soon be paying more for fast food

Just a week after many fast food stores around FNQ experienced product shortages and snap closures, an increase in menu prices could be lurking. FIND OUT WHY

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