GALLERY: Xavier Rudd’s Freedom Sessions concert
Warm weather and cool tunes made for a magical night under the stars when Xavier Rudd played the Munro Martin Parklands as part of his Freedom Sessions Australian tour on Saturday.
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‘100-year event is getting bigger’: Calls for climate change modelling
A Far North academic says weather modelling does not factor in climate change, which is why more “unprecedented” events are occurring and “100-year” events will become bigger.
Records break as Far North braces for ‘patchy’ weather
Two records were broken in the space of 24 hours as the Far North marked its hottest September day in 21 years. Here’s how:
Tourism funding announced as Premier promises to spend big in the Far North
Premier Steven Miles has pledged to shower the Far North with riches, announcing a $10m investment in Tourism Tropical North Queensland to increase domestic and international tourism numbers to the region.
PHOTOS: Cairns celebrates the AFL grand final at Cazalys
Footy fans cheered on their team when hundreds descended on Cazalys sports club for the AFL grand final, including one special Brisbane Lions fan.
Labor turns up the heat in battle to retain Far North seats
Queensland Labor says it’s confident regional candidates are playing to win after leaked internal data raised alarm bells within the party and a damning Newspoll revealed David Crisafulli is poised to deliver the LNP a majority government.
Lions roll Swans as Miles dares to dream
Premier Steven Miles will use the Brisbane Lions’ backs-against-the-wall grand final win as motivation ahead of a gruelling campaign against a highly fancied rival.
Watch: Rare sighting of whale shark off Great Barrier Reef
Passengers aboard a popular diving vessel have had a rare sighting of a whale shark while sailing along the Great Barrier Reef. See the video.
Police Bearcat draws crowds to community engagement event
Cairns kids have delighted in a rare opportunity to marvel at specialist policing toys including the impressive V8-powered armoured Bearcat.
Why your next Qld holiday will cost more
Holidaying at home is costing us more, with hotel prices soaring post-pandemic. SEE THE DETAILS
Angry protesters march on government offices in response to young mum’s death
An emotionally-charged demonstration that laid siege to a Cairns office building has called for an open inquiry into a government department implicated in the death of a well-known mum, who took her own life.
‘Bang for your buck’: Cairns’ biggest preloved project returns
From trendy tops and Y2K dresses to funky jewellery and accessories, there will be something for everyone at Your Wardrobe Cairns. How to get involved.
Mapped: Qld’s election battlegrounds, where leaders need your vote
The Premier, Opposition Leader and their frontbench colleagues have crisscrossed Queensland since July 18 – 100 days from the state election. SEE THE MAP
Support of Indigenous rangers shapes up as Qld election issue
Not-for-profit Country Needs People has launched a petition ahead of the state election calling for support to ensure Far North Indigenous rangers are supported into the future.
‘Run for your lives’: Hero cop honoured with memorial 60 years on
Caught in the middle of a domestic violence dispute at a farm on Brays Rd, Little Mulgrave, Senior Constable Desmond Trannore’s final act was to shout “run for your lives” as he collapsed next to his police car and the crack of a gunshot whipped through the valley.
‘Getting better’: Police honour those who lost their lives in duty
Over the past 160 years, the Queensland Police Service has lost 150 sworn in members, a stark reminder of the dangers officers face while serving the Far North and the state.
Mayor’s bid for power to hold public servants accountable
A Queensland mayor “not afraid” to show a bit of stick to the public servants in her administration is preparing a motion to give elected leaders their “powers back” to reel in bureaucracy.
Manufacturing potential as $45m pledged for Cairns aviation hangar
Cairns Airport could become the home of aviation maintenance and parts manufacturing, with a significant new investment announced as a Labor election commitment.
‘Splatter your brains’: Hostages shot at, beaten with rifle during drug ambush
A 39-year-old Mareeba man has been sentenced after he and an accomplice lured two men to a Tablelands property under the premise of a drug deal, which became a terrifying ambush where they were held hostage, threatened, robbed, beaten with a rifle, and shot at.
‘$100k damage’: 15yo gets probation after ram raid, car thefts, in months-long spree
A 15-year-old boy who went on a months-long crime spree causing “up to $100,000” damage has been released on probation after leaving a trail of destruction which included a ram raid, a stolen dirt bike, stolen cars and the ransacking of homes.
‘Everyone loved her’: Anger and grief at young mum of four’s death
Up to 250 mourners have said their final bedside goodbyes to a young Queensland woman whose life support was turned off this week.
‘Enough is enough’: Community crime forum to shine light on victims’ plight
Fed up with a lack of support for crime victims, a Far North former social worker, has organised a community forum to connect with other victims this weekend. How to get involved.
‘The juvi system is broken’: City cafe hit in latest business attack
Windows have been destroyed and the inside of a landmark Cairns city cafe trashed, with break and enter offences escalating in recent weeks amid claims of a “broken” youth justice system.
Vehicle overturns in crash at busy intersection
A car has rolled in a two-vehicle crash at busy intersection in Bungalow. Find out more here.
Little ‘brother’ dreams big ahead of AFL grand final
Tears streaked footy-mad nine-year-old James Hanlon’s face as he watched his hero and brother-in-law Callum Ah Chee’s Brisbane Lions go down in last year’s epic grand final to Collingwood.
‘Uncooked’: Far North MP questions LNP election promise
The LNP’s candidate for Barron River Bree James has committed $2m to upgrade community halls damaged during Tropical Cyclone Jasper in Barron River, if elected next month.
What’s impacting $3bn in construction work?
Far North Queensland’s construction sector is showing no signs of slowing down with $3bn in work set to be delivered during 2024-25 — but workforce pressures have placed significant pressure on the industry.
‘All of their teeth removed’: Major push for fluoride
Extreme dental surgery being performed on Far North kids has compelled health experts to lobby Cairns Regional Council to fluoridate its water supply.
‘They did the backdoor entry’: Olympic protestors target Cairns
A minor party candidate has called out the “breadcrumbs” the region receives in infrastructure funding with southeast Queensland set to receive billions in the lead up to the Olympics.
‘Unacceptable’: MP to meet with health workers following attacks
A Far North MP has confirmed he will meet with angry nurses following further reports of violent attacks and sexual harassment against staff.
‘I’ll stick you in the neck’: Arrest warrant for convicted would-be armed robber
A man released from jail for his role in a violent attempted armed robbery, has had a warrant issued for his arrest after he failed to appear in court over a raft of charges, including assaulting police.
Cairns leaders urge city to think what Olympics did for Paris
Encouragement to “go big” on infrastructure by the boss of the Olympics while in Cairns has been met with mixed reactions from the city’s leaders.
Freshwater family face homelessness
Tracie Carvin and two of her three daughters need to find a new rental property, after their Freshwater home of 18 months was sold. Despite a…
Giant housing development for Woree about to begin
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a giant housing development at Woree, with 245 social and 223 affordable houses built, in…
Giant housing development for Woree
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a giant housing development at Woree, with 245 social and 223 affordable houses built, in…
Man hospitalised after allegedly being pummelled with rocks
A gang of kids has been charged after allegedly targeting a man with rocks and robbing him of cash before continuing a rampage at Dundees where they emptied cash draws and made off with knives.
‘That’s why we’re here’: Olympics boss on new Cairns stadium
The Brisbane 2032 Olympics boss has all but backed the construction of a new first-class sporting stadium in Cairns, while outlining the blueprint for the city’s success.
‘Next phase’: Port Douglas Gran Fondo debuts new event
Port Douglas Gran Fondo is set to get bigger and better with the addition of a new running event, which will debut next year. Everything you need to know.
‘Perfect’ tenants will pay ‘anything’ for rent, directed to social housing
A family of three on an above-median household income is being pushed towards social housing, despite willing to pay “anything” for a private rental. They want the 30 per cent rule changed.
Police catch ‘shifty looking’ kids to thwart senseless vandalism
Police have been alerted just in time to bust a group of eight kids allegedly trespassing within a Cairns North rail yard following a horrific rock throwing attack by vandals last month.
$390m, 490 homes: Qld’s biggest housing project gets green light
Construction on Queensland’s largest social housing project will begin next week after it secured hundreds of millions of dollars in federal, state and private sector funding.
Cairns arts chief appointed to First Nations Board
A prominent FNQ arts leader has been appointed to a new First Nations board to help promote Indigenous arts and culture domestically and overseas.
North Queensland’s capital city voted on in national poll
A nationwide survey asking whether North Queensland should become a separate state and which city would be the capital has delivered surprising results.
Tickets to global music trio for $300 — yours now free
A Far North community will enjoy free access to a global music trio which is otherwise selling tickets for as much as $300 on its Australian tour.
Missing fisherman found dead on Far North Qld beach
Police have suspended the search for a missing fisherman after finding the body of a 49-year-old man at a Cassowary Coast beach in Far North Queensland.
Caramello-coloured crocodile spotted in Far North Qld
A leucistic crocodile rarely seen in the wild has been astounding wildlife spotters on the western coast of remote Cape York. See the pictures.
‘Affordable and easier to access’: New medical centre revealed
Reliability and access to medication is set to improve in the Far North as a major distributor unveils plans to expand its Cairns operations.
How the Far North will determine Qld’s next Premier
Far North voters will be kingmakers in Queensland’s upcoming state election with the four hotly-contested electorates likely to determine the fate of the state, a political analyst says.
Highway reopens after Carwell Range crash
The Bruce Highway has reopened after previously being closed by a crash involving a car towing a mobile cherry picker.
‘Someone’s got to stand up’: Widow’s demand as Bruce Highway blackspots shame state
Eight of the 10 worst crash hotspots in all of Queensland are located on the Bruce Highway, new analysis of thousands of smashes has revealed. SEE THE MAP
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