While some call them “mementos,” a group that has just cleaned up an iconic Cape four-wheel-drive track has condemned the zip-tying car parts, thongs and beer cans to landmarks. Have you say in our poll.
A Cairns business owner has called for tougher action on youth crime after his business was broken into for the 11th time in 10 months.
Far North voters are more concerned with crime, cost of living and housing than changes to abortion and voluntary assisted dying laws, the LNP’s candidate for Barron River Bree James says.
The relative of a Far North KAP candidate has lashed her own cousin over his party’s plans to roll back abortion laws introduced by Labor in 2018.
A former local has flown back to Cairns from South Australia to raise a glass with old drinking buddies and share memories of wild nights at one of the city’s most colourful venues.
A man has been flown to Cairns Hospital in a serious condition after being bitten by a snake.
A man has been charged after he allegedly jumped into the back seat of a woman’s car as she was stopped during peak hour traffic.
A whooping cough outbreak in Cairns has hit a record number of cases, already six times the yearly average, causing health experts to issue a warning.
Special investigation: For the first time we reveal the practice of placing mentally unwell prisoners into solitary – where they deteriorate, attempting to take their life and eating their own excretement.
Smiles and sunshine were abound at Cairns Ecofiesta on the weekend, showcasing a range of eco-friendly and sustainable living solutions, market stalls and children’s activities.
With wedding season just a few months away, we are looking for the region’s favourite venue, florist and makeup artist. Vote for your favourite here.
A 12-strong cohort of Australia’s most talented young singers have spent a week on a cultural exchange program in Far North Queensland. Here’s what they were doing.
A major insurance provider has challenged claims it’s lowballed Far North customers following Tropical Cyclone Jasper but admits the company could have done better ahead of key meetings with customers next week.
The Millstream man who was “unintentionally” shot at by police has been charged with fraud after allegedly being caught with four illegally obtained bank cards.
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