Six new youth leaders in Cairns have embarked on six-month leadership program aimed at empowering young people with disabilities and complex conditions in rural and regional areas. Application are still open.
In a major collaboration with one of Australia’s leading retailers, a Far North Queensland design group has launched a new line of uniforms across 30 stores nationwide. See the pictures.
Conservation groups have scored Queensland’s political parties on how well they would protect the environment, with a chasm opening up between the two majors on how they’ll specifically reduce emissions.
Frustrated police taunted by “untouchable” car thieves protected by a no-chase policy have called for change that’s been echoed by a Queensland victim of crime who had two vehicles ripped off in just six weeks.
A man is in custody after he allegedly assaulted a woman in public, causing witnesses to intervene before he was hit by a car.
Queensland is home to a new wave of criminals – but it seems we’re not ready to stop the threat.
Police are investigating after a 15-year-old girl reportedly stabbed a man on Mornington Island.
Five members of the Far North community have been rewarded for their outstanding service to a variety of good causes. Here’s who was celebrated this year.
Ethan McGarry may not have his sister beside him, but he will always carry her in his heart.
Breaches of domestic violence protection orders have dropped dramatically this year in one of the country’s most remote policing divisions. Here’s how it was achieved.
Nestled in the heart of our tropical city sits one of the region’s economic powerhouses. With massive projects underway read what Ports North’s leaders think the port will be like in the future.
An ambitious plan to draw hundreds of workers to two critical Far North industries has been revealed ahead of our Future Cairns event.
A competition to toss a very large wooden doorknob was a feature of a vibrant community event when Yorkeys Knob welcomed all to its 19th annual Festival of the Knob.
The 19th annual Festival of the Knob proved to be a gala event with people of all ages and backgrounds coming together to celebrate and enjoy perfect weather. See 100+ happy faces in our mega gallery.
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