New dumpling restaurant embracing robot revolution
A talking robot waiter named Bella is now delivering your favourite Chinese dishes at Cairns’ newest restaurant. Watch the video.
A talking robot waiter named Bella is now delivering your favourite Chinese dishes at Cairns’ newest restaurant. Watch the video.
The next steps of a new youth alcohol and drug rehab centre in Cairns can be revealed as the price tag blows out almost $8m. See the first designs here.
The Australian Idol winner has gone from “hating being gay” to self-acceptance – and says one teacher “helped me love who I am” by holding a coming-out party for him at school in remote Far North Queensland.
Douglas Shire’s mayor has given insight into when the water supply issues in the region will be resolved.
Dozens of concerned Mossman residents are planning to front up to state government ministers this week in a bid to prevent one of the town’s largest employers from folding.
Far North locals will have the chance to meet the Premier and ministers this week in Cairns, with questions about disaster recovery top of the agenda.
After being inundated with hundreds of nominations, we’re on the hunt to crown Far North Queensland’s cutest toddlers. Vote for your favourite here.
Hot on the heels of his latest solo album, Peter Garrett and The Alter Egos will bring his signature sound to the Far North on the second-last stop of his True North tour.
Cairns will take a slice out of the Big Apple’s hard line on crime in the 90s and adopt a “zero tolerance” policy for repeat offenders under a Unity-led council, the city’s deputy mayor says.
A Cairns man accused of swapping vapes and drugs for explicit images and sex acts with underage girls has been held in custody following a brief mention of his case in a Cairns court.
Shocking new data reveals just how hard it is to find a fully bulk-billed GP clinic in Cairns. A local doctor reveals why.
Spirited and lively discussions about Cairns’ future have kick-started a series of debates featuring the city’s mayoral aspirants. See the key events ahead up the election.
The Mount Carbine mine worker killed in a single vehicle crash outside Mossman has been remembered as a friend, mentor, an adored husband, cherished son and proud father.
Double Island lessee Benny Wu has revealed one big reason he has been allegedly unable to comply with lease conditions and have day facilities operating. Find out what it is.
A Cairns rugby league player who pleaded not guilty to eight charges of rape and one charge of choking was found not guilty on four charges as an arduous five-day trial culminated on Friday afternoon.
Hundreds of Cairns residents flocked to the celebrate spectacular final night of Chinese New Year, complete with fireworks and dancing dragons. SEE THE PICTURES.
Flood-proofing critical roads across Far North Queensland must be fast-tracked following yet another record deluge on the Cassowary Coast, a state MP says.
A heated corflute confrontation between a former Cairns mayor and CEO, stumping for a rival, has spilled out onto a suburban street, but police won’t be pressing any charges.
Heavy rain is expected to ease in Tully and surrounding areas following a record deluge while a nearby publican is feeling an eerie sense of de ja vu.
A famed Far North footy nursery is facing another major clean up after copping its second flood in just three months.
The Bruce Highway is closed, cutting off traffic to Cairns’ south, after severe flash flooding at a Far North farming town left three stranded on a flooded train.
A hidden crisis is “swallowing” three Queensland towns whole – and if you’ve visited them, you might be part of the problem.
Concerns about a new drug rehab centre’s impact on property prices in a Cairns suburb have been ignored, consultation documents reveal.
A Far North Queensland legend who rescued flood victims in his kayak has suffered thousands of dollars worth of damage and theft while caring for his pregnant partner.
An endangered animal caused quite the stir when it fell from the ceiling of a Mareeba shopping centre, leaping over customers as it ran for safety. Watch the video.
A huge supporter of the Cairns Taipans and Cairns business stalwart has been remembered as a passionate advocate for the region and a good mate to many.
Tonnes of rock has been cleared as hundreds of residents across Far North Queensland embark on one of the biggest clean-ups in the region’s history. See the incredible interactive picture series.
Drone footage shows the extent of the December flood in Cairns, before and after. VIDEO: Brendan Radke – Cairns Post
Four teenage boys have been charged following a break and enter at a Cairns soccer club which had previously been broken into seven times.
A Cairns business owner whose shop was burgled and home ransacked just days apart, says more needs to be done to crack down on crime. Watch the video.
From 5am on Monday independent visitors can once again head north of the Daintree River to explore the wonders of the world’s oldest rainforest.
A staggered return to a southern Cape York community is slated to start soon with some residents set to finally head home late next month after a torrent of water swept the region. See the pictures.
A family of four lived in their shed for two months while this husband and father set to work cleaning and rebuilding his flood damaged home in Far North Queensland.
Severe weather warnings and flood warnings for rivers are in place as ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln moves west, with the Bureau predicting the system could reform to cyclonic intensity.
A paramedic has claimed hundreds of hours are wasted on non-emergency calls-outs as Cairns Hospital ramping jumps 8 per cent, but calls to bring Queensland into line with other states has been ruled out. Join the conversation
A family who moved into a rural Logan property seven years ago for a peaceful life, ‘kept to themselves’, according to town residents who have cautiously watched forensic teams investigate horrific reports of a woman’s gruesome farmyard death. VIDEO | TIMELINE
Four-legged celebrities strutted their stuff and wagged their tails at the Ellis Beach Bar and Grill Dog of the Year event – a great fundraiser for YAPS. See the pictures
Inconsistencies between Far North aviation approvals, and the absence of key information about a Queensland government contract, have generated calls for serious investigations into political conduct.
Poll results show what Cairns Post readers think about fluoriated water, while the state government uses the issue to hang questions marks around a key funding request.
Triple S Sports owner Cameron Miller details the break and enter that happened at his business premises at Woree. VIDEO: Brendan Radke – Cairns…
Triple S Sports owner Cameron Miller details the break and enter that happened at his business premises at Woree. VIDEO: Brendan Radke – Cairns…
A 39-year-old man injected children as young as 12 with methamphetamine because he wanted their company, Cairns Supreme Court heard on Friday.
Authorities are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a 63-year-old Peeramon man on the Atherton Tablelands on Friday morning.
More than a year on from his death, the body of an Aboriginal elder is still buried in another man’s grave and his family are demanding answers.
A call from Cowboys legend Johnathan Thurston has sparked a national appeal, with the NRL jumping on board to help flood victims recover from last year’s national disaster.
The expansion of an iron ore mine in Far North Queensland will mean more jobs and work for local contractors as the region looks to benefit from a critical mineral boom.
A Far North airline has been forced to cut flights after it lost critical staff to a rival that was awarded a state government contract “shrouded in secrecy”.
Keeping the focus on accessibility and sustainability, a Cairns fashionista has set her sights on giving Far North women a ‘glamours girls day out’ with her latest venture. How you can get in.
After locking horns in a $66m court battle a shipping firm and council have teamed up to advocate for better marine services but future action to recover fees has not been ruled out.
Cowboys legend Johnathan Thurston has brought joy to a Far North Queensland community battered by Tropical Cyclone Jasper, the wettest weather event of its kind in Australian history.
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