Gallery: Stylish start to iconic Cairns racing carnival
Fashion has stolen the show for Ladies Day at the Cairns Amateurs with thousands turning out for day one of the city’s iconic racing carnival. See our photo gallery.
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Interest rakes hike again for the fifth consecutive month
Australia is in “unknown territory” after the housing market declines at the quickest rate in almost 40 years, says a Far North industry leader. How the latest RBA spike affects homeowners and buyers.
Onboard the first US Coast Guard vessel of its kind to dock at Cairns
Officers have given a rare behind-the-scenes look onboard the first US Coast Guard vessel of its kind to dock at Cairns. Why it’s here and the intriguing thing crew love most about the city.
Interest rate rise prediction has Cairns locals on edge
An expected fifth interest rate hike in five months is expected to bite Cairns locals’ budgets on top of high cost-of-living expenses. Read what they’re most worried about.
$150m family-owned manufacturer ramps up expansion
A Brisbane-based packaging firm that has been owned by the same family for more than 50 years wants to bring more manufacturing back to Australia, but there are some barriers.
Luxury cars, boats seized across FNQ in $45m SPER debt blitz
Luxury cars and boats have been seized across the region as SPER officers pounce on property owned by residents who refuse to pay their debts. Which high-end vehicles have been confiscated.
Brother’s accident inspires blood donor’s incredible gift of life
After her brother was seriously injured in a car crash, Rita Zappulla vowed to save the lives of others and has now notched up an amazing milestone. How many lives she’s saved.
‘Refresh’ could make markets lose its whole Rusty’s ‘feel’
A “refresh” of Rusty’s Markets including a new paint job has raised concerns the site will lose its authentic feel. Find out what’s planned.
‘Not good enough’: Customers angered by shopping centre’s broken services
An elderly man living with a disability and regular customer of Earlville Shopping Town is infuriated by the centre’s broken access services and demands action. Read the details
How to see spectacular whale sculptures in Cairns skies
An artist will launch her spectacular vision at a Far North location next month. Here are the details of how to grab a free ticket.
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