Terrifying new way monsters are preying on young children
Children are at a new risk of being preyed on by pedophiles, with the fight against child abuse had reached a “tipping point”.
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Debunked: The one mistake we all make with junk food
Fast food has long been considered to have one great advantage over fresh food – but the truth has now been revealed.
‘A dog nearly killed me’: 28yo claims she was viciously attacked
A 28-year-old woman who had skin ripped from her face during what she describes as a vicious dog attack near Port Douglas, is taking action against the animal’s owners and is demanding authorities do more to find it.
Convicted rapist faces court for sexually assaulting autistic man
A convicted rapist who locked an autistic man in a toilet and sexually assaulted him had a 14-page criminal history littered with sexual offences, a Queensland court has heard.
Stranded Far North community calls for better health services
A coward punch victim stranded in a remote Far North community following ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper says the town has received inadequate health services since the natural disaster.
Revealed: Staggering number of licence plates too rude for Qld roads
Drivers have attempted to slip thousands of inappropriate licence plates past the state government. Here’s what you can’t print on your plate, and how much it will cost you if you try.
Grants available for Far North tourism operators
A new funding package will offer financial assistance to disaster-stricken Far North tourism businesses worst hit by the wettest tropical cyclone in Australian history last month.
Far North nature spots featured in national campaign
A tourism campaign featuring Cairns locals sharing what they love about living in the region aims to turn around damage to the Tropical North brand following the disaster brought by Cyclone Jasper.
Developer hit with fine for alleged land clearing without permit
A Cairns concreting firm has been slapped with a fine and a stop work order after allegedly chopping down trees and dumping fill without authorisation at a recently acquired block of land.
Council accused of ‘short sighted’ after failing to protect arboretum
A fight to protect the Atherton Arboretum has suffered a setback after council decided not to support proposed heritage listing of the former research facility after the site sold to a Cairns-based company last year.
Alleged sex offender assaulted in custody
A Cairns teacher who was held in custody last year after being charged with more than 200 child sex offences has been involved in an incident at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre.
How ex-cyclone will impact Far North
A wet weather weekend is in store for most of the Far North as Gulf Country residents patiently wait for ex-cyclone Kirrily to exit the state.
How backpackers could help recovery from cyclone
International backpackers will now be able help recovery efforts following cyclones after Working Holiday Maker requirements were changed.
Bold vision revealed for Far North’s future
The Far North will become the most productive, liveable city in northern Australia and be home to the next NRL team under a bold new five-year strategic plan.
Questions raised about murder accused fitness to plead
The case of an Innisfail banana worker charged with the murder of a pensioner by allegedly chopping off his leg with a circular saw has again been postponed due to mental health questions.
Groundbreaking new off-road gear unveiled
After years of development and a $750,000 investment, a Cairns fabrication business has unveiled a groundbreaking new generation ute tray design. See what all the hype is about.
Gallery: Cairns Citizen of the Year awards
Cairns’ quiet achievers, humble heroes and local legends have been recognised for their powerful contributions to the community and outstanding achievements. See all the photos from Cairns Post photographer Brendan Radke.
‘Such long days’: Students navigate landslides to get to school
Families are doing their best to navigate landslides on their way to school in the Far North town, but in some cases it’s logistically impossible to get an education.
‘Worse than Covid’: Inside Far North town isolated for 8 weeks
A Far North tourism town is experiencing its worst trading period in living memory with a mass exodus of unemployed workers choosing to head south in search of new job opportunities, businesses say.
Sneak peek at society’s biggest art exhibition
With more than 60 artworks on display, Cairns Art Society is gearing up for its biggest exhibition of the year. This is what you can expect. FREE TO READ
Why victims are not reporting their crimes
A new survey says 30 per cent of people in the region don’t report their crimes to police, and of those who do, 70 per cent rated police handling of the crime they reported as “poor” or “very poor”.
‘Chomping on anything’: Hook-up guaranteed in $5 barra deal
A Queensland barramundi farm is closing down and all fish will be destroyed unless caught by anglers taking up a special deal to land an affordable protein hit. How you can net a barra.
Plans for 40-bed purpose-built Cairns Youth Foyer revealed
Cairns at-risk young people could soon benefit from a stable roof over their heads while being supported into uni or work following the revealing of plans for the city’s first Youth Foyer.
First flight from China in four years delayed
The first direct flight from China for almost four years has touched down in Cairns but a storm delayed passengers from disembarking.
Named: Heroes of the Citizen of the Year awards
Cairns’ quiet achievers, humble heroes and local legends have been recognised for their powerful contributions to the community and outstanding achievements. SEE THE FULL LIST AND PHOTOS.
Major expansion proposed for Far North Bunnings
Up to 130 new jobs could follow potential approval of a $31m Bunnings expansion.
‘More than pizza’: How drone delivery could help us in crises
Forget the deep dish. Drone delivery services can do more than provide delectable delights — even playing a critical role during crises, a Cairns town planner says.
‘Police sided with alleged vigilantes’: Mareeba elder speaks out
Elders and family members say police initially “took the (alleged) vigilantes side” despite receiving a triple-0 call from the boys as the trio were allegedly being chased by two men.
Cardwell dodges TC Kirrily, more wet weather on the way for Far North
Cassowary Coast communities have emerged almost completely unscathed despite initial fears Tropical Cyclone Kirrily would wreak havoc on the region.
Cut above the rest: FNQ’s best barber named
A beloved Cairns barbershop has come out on top in the fight to win FNQ’s best barber as voted by Cairns Post readers.
What are the symptoms? What are the rules? New Covid strain explained
The Covid threat that emerged before Christmas doesn’t appear to be going anywhere in Queensland. ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Car and gas truck collide on major range road
A gas truck and a white Toyota Camry sedan have collided on a major range road south of Cairns.
‘Take shelter’: Hinchinbrook warned ahead of cyclone crossing
A “take shelter” alert has been issued to Hinchinbrook residents as the Far North braces for damaging winds ahead of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily.
Uptick in croc attacks triggers tech to make waterways safer
Multi-beam sonar and loud underwater noises will be tested in the field at Cape York this year under a multimillion overhaul of the Be Crocwise program.
Tourists bunker down ahead of TC Kirrily making landfall
International visitors are being given shelter by business owners in Cardwell as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily prepares to lash the North Queensland coastline.
Mum rescued in flood waters welcomes baby boy
A mother who was nine months pregnant when she and her toddler were rescued from rapidly rising flood water at Holloways Beach, has given birth to a healthy baby boy.
AI’s crazy, savage snapshot of what Qlders look like
When it comes to Artificial Intelligence and Queensland, you be the judge – we enlisted our AI overlords to illustrate exactly what we look like. SEE EVERY REGION
1500+ photos: Good, bad and ugly of Aus Day through the years
It’s evolved from a celebration to a controversy, but either way Australia Day certainly stirs passions. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS
WATCH: Students forced to cross croc river to get to school after floods
Children in Far North Queensland are being forced to cross a known croc sighting spot in small boats to get back to school after a bridge was washed away in torrential flooding. One mum says authorities have failed to act on a known croc in the area.
‘Stupid amount of rain’: Yacht Club grapples with epic rebuild
Cairns Yacht Club at Ellis Beach was smashed by the destructive flash flooding that washed away beach access in December, but with the community’s assistance, members will rebuild. How you can help.
Job opportunities follow acquisition of Far North airline
Global aviation giant Avia Solutions Group has acquired a Far North airline, which will mean up to 100 new jobs are possible, but a famous face will slowly slip off the airline’s merch.
North Queensland strike zone narrows after cyclone forms
The North Queensland strike zone has narrowed after Tropical Cyclone Kirrily officially formed overnight, with southern areas of the Far North preparing for strong gales and heavy rain.
What’s next for isolated Far North town
Premier Steven Miles has responded to pleas from an isolated Far North tourist town, pledging to throw more at the region’s wrecked roads as businesses enter their seventh week without visitors.
Council decides contentious 249-lot Trinity Park development
Frank Gasparin’s Half Moon Bay development has gone before Cairns Regional Council, where it was subjected to vigorous debate. This is the outcome.
Cairns Regional Council makes official call on Australia Day
Cairns’ mayor has lambasted media reports about council’s distancing itself from Australia Day as “sensationalism” and “clickbait” despite scrambling to fix Australia Day event promotion.
‘Share their frustration’: Water works delay Wujal Wujal recovery
Queensland’s Premier has apologised to a Far North Indigenous elder whose community was wiped out during last month’s record floods as disaster recovery groups seek to rebuild the devastated township.
Firey treated after caravan blaze south of Cairns
A firefighter has been assessed by medics during a call out to extinguish a caravan blaze south of Cairns. See the video.
Woman charged after alleged berserk biting frenzy
Police officers made an arrest after they received a tip-off that a woman of interest had shown her face in public after allegedly biting two people separately.
Boycotts, chaos and going ‘woke’: Bitter Aus Day war tearing Qld apart
To change or not to change – that is the question surrounding the date of Australia Day. Go inside the battle.
Cairns Council Australia Day
Cairns Mayor Terry James loves Australia and Australia Day, and says the council will celebrate the national day for a long time to come. VIDEO:…
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