WATCH: Curious cow’s kiss spurned by cranky croc
A curious Daintree cow has made a lucky escape avoiding becoming lunch after sharing a gentle kiss with a large saltwater crocodile. Watch the viral video here>>
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Saltwater crocodile spotted near tourist island
While spending a relaxing day on the water celebrating a relative’s birthday, a Cairns businessman described the moment he saw a saltwater crocodile swimming off the coast of a popular tourist haven. SEE THE VIDEO.
Teens were on bail during alleged armed robbery of servo employee
A hunt for a group of people who allegedly robbed a Cairns store armed with tools has concluded with police charging five teenagers, three of whom were already on bail for similar allegations and allegedly posted their exploits on Instagram.
Best photos of the year: the standout pictures from 2024
Cairns Post photographer Brendan Radke has photographed the major events and the daily life of Cairns throughout 2024. Here, he selects his standout photos from the year that was. SEE THE GALLERY
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Cairns to host permanent multi-million dollar ancient Egypt exhibition
Cairns is set to host a permanent multi-million dollar ancient Egypt exhibition, which owners believe will help boost tourism with an immersive Egyptian adventure.
Hotel guest thought chopper was going to crash into her room
A guest at the Hilton hotel spoke of the moment she saw a chopper with no lights heading towards her room window, while a couple whose room caught on fire after a blade crashed through have described their terror.
Chopper crash on Cairns Esplanade
A helicopter on an “unauthorised” night time flight has crash landed onto the Double Tree Hilton on the Cairns Esplanade, killing the pilot….
‘Rally cry’: Cairns youth trainee program hits hard times
A Far North training group that works with at-risk youths has entered “survival mode” with the program’s founder desperately seeking to raise $80,000 in order to keep its doors open.
If you live here you are paying WAY too much for petrol
For years, Brisbane motorists have bemoaned the belief that petrol prices in the city are far higher than those in the regions. But is it all a myth?
Person hospitalised following single-vehicle crash south of Cairns
Two patients, including a child, have been assessed by paramedics following a single-vehicle crash into a light pole in Edmonton.
‘Gutful’: Aussie mayor who’s banned Welcome to Country
He’s the outspoken Queensland mayor who finds the 21st Century so infuriating he’s throwing in the towel.
‘I’d be angry’ with Premier if Taylor Point isn’t purchased: MP
While the state environment department has ranked Taylor Point as a “low priority” the two major players contending for the seat of Barron River have revealed their approaches towards the issue.
Convicted child rapist sentenced for historic rape of second child
A man convicted of the rape of a 12-year-old girl last year has been sentenced in court again – this time after pleading guilty to the historic rape of another young girl decades ago.
‘Celebration of culture’: Hundreds flock to Japanese Bon Festival
From traditional music and dancing to sumptuous street food and a cameo appearance from the Mario Brothers, there was something for everyone at the 10th annual Japanese Festival. Did we catch you there?
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