Gilligan’s throwback: Wild nights in 1000+ snaps
When it comes to wild nights out Gilligan’s takes the top spot in Cairns, with thousands of nights to remember and just as many forgotten. See the 1000+ pictures in our bumper gallery.
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The mayoral candidates for and against fluoride in water
Four mayoral candidates have said they will commit to putting fluoride back in Cairns’ water supply, while others have rejected the idea. Vote in our poll.
Man charged after alleged sexual assault of worker
Police say a female worker has endured a horrific ordeal after allegedly being sexually assaulted during an armed robbery of a Cairns business.
Latest on case of woman accused of stabbing mum in neck
The Cairns North woman accused of the attempted murder of her mother outside the Crystalbrook Riley hotel has been committed to stand trial.
Why do we need change? What happens next? Australia’s emissions questions answered
What does the future hold for Australia as it confronts the carbon emissions challenge head on? EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
‘Cost escalations’: Cyclone, flood impact on $47m Wangetti trail
Landslides and coastal erosion across Cairns’ northern beaches has forced the Queensland Government to make key changes to a $47 million ecotourism trail with “minor cost escalations” expected.
Running scared: Frontline cops call in sick as violent youth crims game system
Frontline officers are calling in sick and refusing to go out in marked cars for fear of being targeted by young criminals who know the system will protect them.
Shock statistics reveal extent of ‘public health crisis’
Cairns is witnessing almost double the rate of tooth decay than other Queensland region because of the lack of fluoride in the local water supply, experts say.
‘Awesome every day’: Readers’ Top 10 Asian restaurants in FNQ
From the spices of India and Korea to the flavours of Thailand, Bali and Japan, the Far North has no shortage of top quality Asian restaurants. Here are the Top 10 picks as suggested by readers.
Gilligan’s social photos 2010’s
Check out these throwback social snaps taken at Gilligan’s going back ten years through Halloween events, Fireball Fridays, Good Vibes Saturdays, and a Sinners ball.
Crocodile captured after sighting near where schoolchildren cross river
The crocodile thought to be sighted near where schoolchildren used a tinnie to cross a Far North Queensland river has finally been captured. See the pictures.
‘Every parents’ worst nightmare’: Sex offender harassed young girls in public
A convicted sex offender was described as “every parents’ worst nightmare” before he was sentenced for repeatedly touching and harassing underage girls on the street.
Pictures: New sports bar proposed for Smithfield
A new tavern including a sports bar, bistro and gaming room has been proposed for vacant land opposite the Smithfield Campus Village Shopping Centre.
Lagoon, jetty and new school: Cairns suburb delivers pre-elections wishlist
While often described as the “jewel in Cairns’ crown”, advocates for growth are concerned government complacency is preventing a popular tourism suburb from achieving its full potential.
Last-minute mayoral candidates revealed for Far North
A Cairns country crooner, the founder of a Cape York recycling business and a Port Douglas public transport advocate are among the last-minute contenders for mayoral roles in the Far North.
‘Be very careful’: Former staff claim spaceport boss overstated funding
Former Space Centre Australia employees claim a director overstated government funding commitments by at least $100m while trying to garner support for a bold Cape York spaceport.
Opening date for Kuranda Scenic Railway revealed
After ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper hammered the Far North in December, closing the iconic Kuranda Scenic Railway, the engines on the popular tourist locomotive will now fire up again.
Eden swipes at Taylor after crime forum criticism
Mayoral candidate Amy Eden has turned on the burners after being criticised by rival candidate Paul Taylor last week, calling Mr Taylor a “disgraced” former police officer.
Grieving mums offered new safe haven at Cairns Hospital
A new birth suite set to open in the coming months will provide a safe haven for mothers and families experiencing pregnancy loss.
Disability support worker cops hefty sentence for role in drug syndicate
A hardworking Bentley Park single mother received a weighty sentence for her part in a sophisticated drug trafficking syndicate – for which she was paid $1000 a week, Cairns Supreme Court heard on Tuesday.
Formal complaint made against Education Qld about flood access
Education Queensland has been labelled “callous” and “wasteful” in the wake of the flood emergency after victims were denied access to Machans Beach State School facilities – but the Department says it was putting the health and safety of the public first.
‘This simple Vegemite hack just saved my house’
It’s one of the biggest issues when it comes to an Aussie summer but this simple hack has solved the problem for some.
You should never spend longer than this outside in the sun
Knowing exactly how much sun exposure is good – and bad – for different individuals can now be revealed.
Anger over asset upkeep leads to Kuranda confrontation
Water and Waste Manager at Mareeba Shire Council Morris Hamill is confronted by Kuranda resident Mark Riley in regard to over asset upkeep.
Growers want another taxpayer bailout to keep mill afloat
Peak grower bodies want the state government to stump up more money to keep Mossman sugar mill afloat for the 2024 and 2025 season, with a Biotech company saying its project depends on the mill continuing to run.
‘Burning out police, unsustainable’: What’s driving youth crime
Teens being held in the Cairns watch-house for weeks at a time and the financial burden on victims of crime will be among the issues discussed at a public hearing.
‘How long’s it going to take?’: Latest on damaged Daintree boardwalks
Battered boardwalks and collapsed observation decks in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area are in need of urgent repair as tourists return to the Far North’s ancient rainforest, a community leader says.
‘The clock is ticking’: New Cairns school proposal revealed
A bold proposal for Palm Cove includes a primary school campus, an adjacent commercial hub and a bespoke roundabout with an entrance statement. See the details.
Vote now: Top 20 Asian restaurants in Cairns
With the return of Asian tourists to Far North shores, here’s a list of our top 20 Asian restaurants. Don’t agree? Vote for your favourite.
How Cairns Hospital plans to build a stronger workforce
More than one hundred nursing and midwifery graduates joined the Far North Health service on Monday, with leaders making the most of homegrown talent.
PHOTOS: Chamber’s tourism industry lunch
Far North Queensland’s tourism heavyweights gathered at the Pullman International for the Cairns Chamber of Commerce’s tourism industry update and outlook lunch. SEE WHO WAS THERE
Cairns Regional Council group backs Katters’ radical crime idea
After years of shifting responsibility for crime and community safety to the state government, council candidates are now proposing solutions to fix law and order problems.
‘Mum’s ashes’: Family’s shock find in donated microwave
A family who gratefully took home a donated microwave from the bustling Holloway’s Hub flood recovery headquarters received a shocking surprise when they opened it – and now there’s a call-out to return the item to its owner.
‘Someone is going to die’: School students face dire risk
A Cairns school community is demanding a decades-long problem be fixed immediately due to the unacceptable, daily risk of schoolchildren being killed by passing cars.
‘Cruelty has to stop’: Turtle speared twice
An adult green turtle faces up to 12 months of recovery after she was found speared off the coast of Green Island. Warning: Distressing content
‘Hilarious joke’: Brutal takedown of ‘inept’ rental shake-up
It’s the plan aimed at solving a housing crisis … but is now blowing up the state. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
‘I’m prepared to go to court’: Legal threat after fish kill
Copperlode Fishing and Kayak will pursue Cairns Regional Council for compensation after suffering about $35,000 loss in trading revenue, and millions worth of barramundi.
Vote now: FNQ’s hottest tradie
The search for Far North Queensland’s hottest tradie for 2024 is on. Choose from 30 of the region’s favourites to help crown the hottest for 2024.
Teenage pair charged after alleged Thursday Island break-in spree
Two teenagers have been arrested after an alleged break and enter spree in a stolen HiLux over the past week on Thursday Island.
Gallery: Top dog of the year contenders
The inaugural Dog of the Year fundraiser at Ellis Beach Bar and Grill is shaping up to be a huge event. Here are some of the contenders — which pooch is your favourite?
Showers, storms: Why is it so hot in the Far North?
Isolated heavy rainfall and scattered thunderstorms will replace the threat of another cyclone this week, as the Far North remains hot and steamy.
Former animal welfare worker, meth dealer sentenced over spree
A former animal welfare worker caught with commercial quantities of ice in her bra has been sentenced for a spree of offending in Cairns while on parole.
Revealed: Far North’s best pie winner’s secret to success
The man behind Far North Queensland’s best pie has revealed the recipe for his success. Sink your teeth into the story here.
The nine vote-driving issues ahead of Cairns Regional Council election
As citizens lose confidence in the state government, expectations for the council to solve the region’s most challenging problems have grown, according to a dozen Far North leaders.
Major road closures after weekend flooding
Major roads connecting Gulf Country to the Tablelands have been closed due to heavy rain and flooding over the weekend.
‘Good community around us’: Cape Trib couple embrace new abode
Paul Green and Wilma Perry thought their backpacker days were long behind them. But the wettest cyclone in Australian history put paid to that assumption.
‘One person who knows their s**t’: Cape Trib larrikin’s desperate plea
Stephen Maloney has survived throat cancer, chased crocs in Cape York and withstood countless threats to his life in one of the world’s most dangerous cities. But none of it compares to the challenges he’s faced following ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Far North fisho’s ominous ‘black market’ warning
Fresh wild barramundi fillets are hard to find after the “botched” rollout of a controversial fishing licence scheme, a Far North MP says.
Likely reprieve as tropical low moves east
A tropical low is moving east toward Vanuatu but if it turns back and develops into a cyclone it will be called Lincoln, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
Drugs, knives, nunchucks: What kids are sneaking into our schools
Dozens of kids a day are being caught bringing drugs, or weapons like knives and nunchucks to school. ALL THE DETAILS
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