A man on trial for allegedly raping and robbing a Cairns City massage therapist has pleaded not guilty, with his defence barrister asking the jury to consider if the alleged victim was “really offering massage only, or was she offering sexual services as well”.
A Cairns warehouse manager whose “unrelenting” intimidation of his partner escalated to kill threats with a fishing knife, has been described by a magistrate as one of the worst cases of coercive control he has seen.
From glittering dresses to sharp suits, soon-to-be Smithfield State High School graduates arrived in style at the Hilton Cairns to celebrate their final year.
The number of domestic overnight visitors to Townsville grew more than 10 per cent last year while the Far North saw a 5.38 per cent decline — but our region still smashes North Queensland on the tourism leaderboard.
Tablelands volunteer firefighter Rob Doyle has “suspicions” about how his home burned down while he was receiving cancer treatment following recent break-ins at his property.
A Far North Queensland mother whose daughter has a life-threatening heart condition has hit out at health officials over a six-month delay in addressing critical paediatric cardiology shortages.
A teenager has been flown to Cairns Hospital after he was stabbed in the throat in a Cassowary Coast town in the early hours of the morning with the alleged culprit fleeing the scene.
Thousands of athletes from across the nation and beyond have descended on the Far North for the Cairns IRONMAN which kicked off this weekend.
More than 3000 competitors will flock to Cairns for the Ironman this weekend, pumping $12m into the region. But this is what makes the event globally recognised.
More than a year after Tropical Cyclone Jasper inundated the Daintree Ecolodge, the property has been revitalised. See the photos, and the immersive cultural experience, here.
A Queensland ambulance has become the latest target in Yarrabah rock-throwing incidents, prompting healthcare staff to consider reducing vital services amid claims authorities are failing to address the ongoing safety concerns.
From serious pace setters to joggers in colourful tutus, almost 400 people have laced up their boots to run, walk and jog for COUCH Wellness Centre. Check out the gallery.
Public housing tenants will be slapped with a tough new three-strike policy under a dramatic crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
A Cairns Regional Council policy outlining how councillors can ethically engage with developers has been slammed by mayor Amy Eden, arguing the document would create “institutionalised mistrust” of elected representatives.
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