Major revamp planned for empty Grand Chancellor in Palm Cove
Speculation about the future of the languishing Hotel Grand Chancellor has ended with the announcement of a major renovation and a deal with an international hotel brand.
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Redevelopment potential at Cairns city shopping centre
For the first time in 50 years a Cairns shopping centre and huge block of land on the fringe of the city centre is up for sale.
A family ‘shattered’: Woman fights for justice for partner killed in horror fall
The partner of an apprentice who fatally fell 8m while working on air-conditioning at a worksite has opened up about the profound emotional, mental, and physical toll she has endured.
Revealed: What our cops really want to fight invasion of our homes
Police officers across the state want senior ranking officials to make sweeping changes, including to police pursuit rules, GPS trackers for criminals and support to tackle the cowardly attacks in our homes. SPECIAL REPORT
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Motorbike rider’s shock plea over horror crash which killed 27yo
A man charged with causing the death of loved Port Douglas woman Shanti Wren has appeared before Judge Dean Morzone KC in Cairns District Court.
Photobomber allegedly bashed in pub toilet by Mongols bikie
A Cairns prankster is nursing a ruptured spleen after allegedly being bashed by a Cairns City Mongols affiliate who took issue with him photobombing a gang snapshot at a city pub.
Popular mine worker loses fight for life after tragic 4WD rollover
A Rocky Point father, mine worker and loveable larrikin will be farewelled in Townsville after he was fatally injured when the LandCrusier he was driving rolled near Weipa.
Police identify man killed in crash on Cairns northern beaches
Police have identified the man who was killed after the ute he was driving crashed into a parked truck.
‘Doughnut miss these deals’: How to score sweet treats on National Day
Far North sweet tooths Ray and Sharyn Burton don’t need a reason to celebrate doughnuts, but getting behind National Doughnut Day was too sweet to miss. How you can get your hands on these ‘cin’fully good deals.
Future Cairns: What renewed defence focus on the North will mean for region
Cairns will become a key base of operation for the Australian Defence Force to support partner navies and smaller South Pacific states in an era of Chinese expansion, a defence expert says.
‘Reimagined’ Cairns city Anglicare building planned for Lake St
To coincide with centenary celebrations of a landmark Lake St place of worship, a Far North church has unveiled a bold new vision for a modern community care and social services hub.
Growth lies in ‘strategic pivot to the north’: Jacinta Reddan
The tragedy in the highlands of Papua New Guinea following recent devastating landslides was felt keenly in Cairns, highlighting the close ties between the Tropical North and our nearest neighbour.
GALLERY: Cannes in Cairns kicks off
Hundreds of network representatives have gathered for the third annual Cannes in Cairns festival, which opened at the Cairns Convention Centre on Tuesday. Highlights included pop-up market stalls, keynote speeches, networking workshops and a welcome party hosted by major sponsor Pinterest.
$159 to Bali: New carrier to open up billion dollar potential of SE Asia
A brand new airline for Cairns Airport is bringing cheap flights to Australia’s favourite international destination and promises to open up the billion dollar potential of a booming South East Asian traveller market.
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