Marine trailblazer named Cairns Woman of the Year
A history-making captain and marine trailblazer has been recognized as Cairns’ 2025 woman of the year.
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Our private health conundrum: Is it really worth it?
Almost one in five Aussies are choosing to go without private health insurance and pay the Medicare Levy Surcharge – but is it worth it?
What should I pack? How do I prep house? Qld cyclone safety guide
With Queensland sadly used to cyclones, here’s everything you need to know about staying safe. QUESTIONS ANSWERED
‘Just a scribble’: Palm Cove concept meeting heats up
A meeting discussing a Palm Cove redevelopment in a bid to boost infrastructure and foot traffic became heated, leading to some visitors walking out due to “overwhelming negativity”.
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Named: 15 young guns earn place in leadership program
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Leaders Program has chosen 15 young professionals to embark on 10 months of professional and personal development. Meet the young professionals here.
‘The ocean will miss you’: Dive instructor killed in car crash
A dream career move to swim with whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef for a WA tour operator has turned to heartache for family and friends of a much-loved Port Douglas dive instructor.
Alleged drink driver crashes taxi and flees
Police are alleging a Cairns man driving a taxi was more than five times over the legal alcohol limit when he crashed and fled.
Pictures show site where Toyah was buried
The jury tasked with returning a verdict in the trial of Rajwinder Singh, 40, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Toyah Cordingley in 2018, has visited Wangetti Beach to “view” where she was buried.
Far North-trained doctor revealed as star in local play
Dr Matt Domingo, who trained in Cairns, Atherton and Mareeba, will play a lead role in ‘O, Ophelia’, which tours regional Queensland in March.
‘Treehouse’ king remembered for incredible talent, ‘laid-back’ nature
Celebrated building designer Chris Vandyke, known for his distinctive treehouse-style pole homes, has died aged 85, with family and friends paying tribute to his incredible talent.
What could kill Far North’s economic growth
The Far North recorded the highest growth in property prices across the nation, but the social cost sets the scene for debate on key policies and their local impacts ahead of the election.
‘Not speedboats’: Father and son sentenced over drug trafficking operation
A Port Douglas father and son duo have been sentenced over an extensive wholesale meth trafficking business using the dad’s home as a cash and drug “warehouse” for southern couriers.
Vote for your favourite gym in FNQ
From Cairns CBD to the Tablelands, we’ve done the heavy lifting and put together your nominations for Far North Queensland’s best gym. See the shortlist and vote for your favourite, here.
Police investigate death of man killed after being crushed by car
Police launch investigation into death of man after a 46-year-old man was crushed while working underneath a car. What we know so far.
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