Teacher, champion boxer, serviceman, leader: Former Mulgrave MP dies
Former Mulgrave MP, teacher, and serviceman, Warren Pitt has died at the age of 76.
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How Qld can become an international hiking mecca
Keen bushwalkers say Far North Queensland’s rainforest has the potential to become an international hiking mecca among the best in the world. But that will only happen if the state government expands its vision for eco-tourism.
Cairns FM89.1 celebrates four decades riding the airwaves
ON February 8, 1985, Cairns made radio history when it launched its first local High Fidelity Stereo FM station – 4CCR – now Cairns FM89.1, 40 years later the team are still thriving as ‘the voices of the community’ across our airwaves.
Cairns’ tallest building hits the market for first time since 2006
Described as being one of Cairns’ largest ever commercial sales, a major tower in the heart of the city is now up for sale for the first time in almost 20 years.
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Australia Day in Cairns: 120+ faces
From formal citizenship ceremonies and community awards through to fun at the park and in the pool, here is how Far North Qld celebrated Australia Day in 2025. PHOTO GALLERY
Fear of invasion: How Cairns residents are locking themselves up at home
Fear of invasion among Cairns residents is at a high as a locksmith reveals the desperate measure locals are undertaking to protect themselves in their own homes.
‘Our truth matters’: Invasion Day Rally marches in Cairns
“Our truth matters” was the theme as Indigenous Australians and their supporters gathered at Fogarty Park and marched on the Cairns Esplanade in peaceful protest, marking January 26 as Invasion Day.
‘Lives at stake’: Objection raised to proposed flood-plain development
Long-term residents have spoken out about a controversial youth offender training village proposal for low-lying land within the Daintree River flood plain that relies on alleged out-of-date flood maps.
HONOURED: The Far Northerners recognised in national Oz Day list
From leading communities and scientific breakthroughs to keeping streets safe, three Far Northerners have been recognised for their efforts in supporting their local communities.
‘Kitchen sink’: Fly-in squad nets 65 in five-day youth crime blitz
Officers from the State Flying Squad alongside officers from the Far North District have charged 65 people with 249 offences during a five-day deployment to Cairns.
Opposition pledges to make $7bn fund ‘securing northern Australia’s future’ permanent
The Federal Opposition leader has made a fly-in stop to Cairns to announce their plans to make a $7bn fund for northern Australia permanent and reveal a shadow cabinet reshuffle.
‘Unacceptable’ delays amid growing healthcare crisis
Specialist surgeon Dr Aemelia Melloy shares her expert opinion on breast cancer patients facing unacceptable delays amid growing healthcare crisis.
Health minister to meet with private radiology practice over mammogram delays
The state government will meet with Queensland X-Ray to discuss possible solutions as women are forced to wait four months for diagnostic mammograms in Far North Queensland.
State Flying Squad deployment nets 65 in five-day youth crime blitz
State Flying Squad deployment nets 65 in five-day youth crime blitz
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