A government-owned electricity retailer is increasing power prices by double the amount of some of its rivals in Qld. See if you’re affected and watch the video on how to get a better deal.
CQUniversity might be gearing up to build a new campus in Cairns, but staff, leaders and supporters took a night to celebrate education provider’s 10 years in the Far North.
Queensland’s early childhood leaders have sent a message to predators — do not come here if you want to harm children — as the state’s Education Minister works towards a national registry.
About 300 State of Origin fans erupted into a massive blue in Cairns CBD after Queensland celebrated a stunning victory against NSW.
Four teenagers were bashed and threatened with a knife during a terrifying assault on a Cairns bus after being accused of “staring” at their attackers. This is how it unfolded.
A month after after a red Massey Ferguson tractor was used by an escaping prisoner to abscond from a Far North jail, the farm vehicle has been recovered by police in an unusual location.
More details have emerged about the case against a third person charged as an accessory after the fact as part of the Pheobe Bishop murder investigation.
They remain a hot topic across Australia but there is much more to Welcome to Country ceremonies than meets the eyes.
Putt-putt golf, 10 pin bowling, jumping castles and sandpits have been proposed in a game-changing kids entertainment and family dining venue planned for the old Tjapukai cultural park.
DNA evidence may not appear in Queensland courts for at least two years potentially delaying an alleged gang rape case that shocked the region earlier this year.
Critical marine infrastructure to propel Cairns’ economy, develop new business opportunities and boost employment is driving the Far North maritime sector’s plea to the state government to commit to the next step for the project.
The dominant owner of North Queensland shopping centres has added a major northern beaches centre to its growing portfolio of large scale retail hubs.
After being inundated with nominations, we’re on the hunt to crown Far North Queensland’s cutest toddlers, and we reveal the cutest baby winner. Vote here.
From co-ordinated couples to fashionable friend groups, more than 100 St Monica’s College Year 12 students stepped out in style to celebrate their final year of high school. See the photos.
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