Double Island ‘reborn’ as tourism operator sought for Cairns icon
Tourism operators have been encouraged to apply for Expressions of Interest to transform ‘derelict’ Double Island.
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Dead crocodile found near children’s playground
The bloated corpse of a saltwater crocodile has been spotted near a popular children’s playground in Cairns, with the public suspecting foul play. WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT
Knife man at centre of search evades police
Police are no closer to capturing or identifying the man who terrified Cairns residents last week, after he was seen walking through peoples yards brandishing a large knife.
Cop injured as driver in stolen car flees drug test
A cop has been injured when a driver in Far North Queensland fled the scene during a roadside drug test, after the officer discovered she was driving on a disqualified license.
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From bed-bound to backstage: How a super fan met her idol
A lifelong fan of former Wiggles star Emma Memma had always dreamed of meeting her idol, but her medical condition made attending the sold-out show in Cairns seem impossible.
Retirees consider selling cars, moving or giving up holidays to survive ‘unbelievable’ rate rise
A retirement village in Cairns is facing a 520 per cent increase in rates with residents contemplating moving, selling their cars and giving up their holidays.
Ferry closure during ‘peak’ season fuels frustrations
Routine safety announcements and a month long closure to the Jardine Ferry, which links Cape York to Queensland’s northern tip across Jardine River, has once again stirred frustration with residents. Read more here.
Family evicted days before mum told she has years to live
A Queensland mother’s family was given an eviction notice days before finding out she had cancer, and just five years to live.
‘Secret’ council wishlist ‘not in best interest of Cairns’, Senator says
A Queensland Senator has questioned whether Cairns council has provided a “secret list” of election priorities to an LNP candidate.
Woman charged after car ploughs into popular pizza chain outlet
A woman has been charged after crashing a car into a Smithfield pizza store on Friday.
‘Fight or flight’: Moment cassowary chases down chickens
A Queensland grocer has captured the moment a cassowary chased away her flock of chickens trying to eat their breakfast. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Prisoners throw faeces, urine, set fires during $37K riot
Prisoners launched into a wild hour long riot, throwing faeces and urine at corrections staff, lighting fires, and destroying a kitchen after an inmate learnt his brother wouldn’t be transferred into his unit, a court has heard.
Man dies in single-vehicle car crash near Cairns
A man has died following a crash near Cairns on Sunday, while the driver and other passengers escaped with minor injuries.
Everything you need to know about NZ flight route
Jetstar has launched a new flight route, directly connecting the Far North to New Zealand’s South Island for the first time.
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