Cairns mayor Amy Eden’s proposal to build residential apartments or a hotel at the city’s showgrounds has been knocked back by the site’s leaseholders, who say they were unaware of the plans.
It’s the final frontier of Queensland tourism, a far-flung tropical paradise that has remained relatively hidden… until now.
A decade on from a landmark report revealing west Cairns as sexual assault hotspot locals say not much has changed amid calls for juveniles convicted of sex crimes to be named in the wake of a shocking gang rape.
The woman allegedly gang raped during a home invasion in Far North Queensland has written a powerful statement spoken by her friend to 500 people including politicians, demanding change.
Family, friends and loved ones have paid tribute to a one-of-a-kind “mum for everyone”, allegedly murdered last month.
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Wildlife authorities have targeted a “problem croc” for removal after it lunged at a fisherman south of Cairns.
Featuring an unmissable line-up including ARIA Award-winning rapper Baker Boy, surf rock icons King Stingray, visionary artist Bumpy with comedian Steph Tisdell on MC duties, Dream Aloud presented the hottest new talent and formidable local bands at Munro Martin parklands on Saturday. Check out our gallery >>
The Cairns Esplanade became a little brighter on Saturday morning as marchers donned their most colourful gear and proudly took hold of a giant rainbow flag as part of the all inclusive Cairns Pride Festival Pride Stride. See the smiling faces as walkers embraced their pride.
The LNP will not seek to return a $17,500 election donation made to his party by Michael Trout after the former Barron River MP was charged with assault.
A Queensland teen was sent a series of vulgar messages via social media and was bullied at school before she tragically took her life, her family says.
North Queensland Cowboys chairman Lewis Ramsay has publicly declared his commitment to shifting its women’s program to Cairns and fired a parting shot at Townsville fans for failing to get behind the NRLW team.
A social media influencer who bragged about feeding a four-metre crocodile south of Cairns faces a fine of more than $26,000 with a fired-up Far North MP labelling her actions “stupid” and dangerous. Watch the video.
Social media influencer apologises for feeding Far North croc a “hot chook”
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