$14.5m for tourist lures as councillor refloats tourism levy
Cairns Regional Council is set to inject millions into efforts to lure more tourists to the region, as one councillor refloats the idea of a tourism levy to pay for it.
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‘Everybody wants to be a model’: Self-portrait studio opens in CBD
From self-portraits to group photos, a Cairns photo studio has expanded its business model to include professional photos at the click of a button.
Generation Beta: Meet FNQ’s first baby of the new year
A new generation of babies has been welcomed into the world, including Far North Queensland’s first bub to be born in 2025. Meet the first member of Generation Beta, here.
Concern over Palm Cove paperbarks after debris blockage
Residents have raised concerns over Palm Cove’s towering paperbark trees after a storm brought down large branches and debris, resulting in a road blockage. Now the council has responded.
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Uptick in food poisoning and unlicensed restaurant complaints
A stomach-churning number of complaints have been lodged against Cairns restaurants and cafes in the past year revealing a significant upward trend in reporting of food hygiene concerns.
Plans revealed for Cairns’ newest servo and shops
Plans for a 24-hour servo and convenience store at the site of the old Sunset Drive In have been lodged with council and the public have been invited to have their say.
‘Lucky he didn’t kill someone’: Delinquent driver risks lives
Shocked bystanders say a reckless hoon’s dangerous joyride along a popular beach north of Cairns could have had tragic consequences with frightened children and tourists scurrying out of the vehicle’s way.
Master Builders Awards: Inside FNQs House of the Year
A Whitfield home departing from the traditional Queenslander style and a pioneer tradeswoman with a passion for advocacy have been awarded top honours at this year’s Master Builders Housing and Construction Awards.
Revealed: FNQ’s best hairdresser shares top styling tips
Far North Queensland’s best hair dresser has revealed her top tips to keeping luscious locks.
Bush support collapses in energy transition’s moment of reckoning
Support for Australia’s transition to renewable energy has plummeted across most regional communities, exclusive new polling has revealed.
‘Tenure terminated’: Cape leader held in custody on DV charges
An emerging Cape York leader has stripped of his position on the Cape York Land Council after being denied bail in a Cairns Court on a slew of domestic violence charges.
Revealed: The Aussie regions most comfortable having nukes nearby
While only one in three regional Australians would feel comfortable having a nuclear power station within 50km of their home, some areas are more receptive than others.
Feedback sought to revive treasured island
Far North Queenslanders are being encouraged to pitch their best ideas to rejuvenate a stunning tropical island following the Queensland government’s decision to revoke Hong Kong billionaire Benny Wu’s lease on the treasured asset.
‘Too many deaths’: Indigenous mayors’ campaign for dedicated health service
A radical overhaul of healthcare in the Torres Strait and northern Cape York is being called for by First Nations leaders with lobbying to de-merge a major service in the region already underway.
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