Photos: Why Cairns preppies are excited for first day of school
With school resuming across the state, a little wet weather did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of prep students across the Far North. See their eagerness in our gallery
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‘It’s time’: Pioneer dance teacher sells longstanding studio after 37 years
A longstanding Cairns dance teacher has hung up her dancing shoes after more than three decades in the industry.
Tradie caught with cannabis, steroids and handmade handgun
A Cairns tradie has avoided jail time after a police raid of his south side home revealed almost 700g of cannabis, steroids, and prescription medications.
Why Qld roads carrying ‘billions’ in goods have lost important status
North Queensland roads carrying “billions of dollars” of goods are no longer deemed a federal priority, sparking calls for a rethink on how projects are weighted.
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Plans revealed for Qld youth offender ‘training village’
Indigenous offenders entangled in the youth justice system could be ferried via barge to a remote “training village” bordered by a croc-infested river, if granted planning approval by a Far North council.
Meet Cairns’ new doctors
The Cairns Hospital and Health Service has welcomed 2025’s cohort of young doctors, strengthening Queensland’s struggling regional health system.
‘Non-existent’: Why venomous jellyfish numbers have plummeted
One of Australia’s most deadly marine animals has drastically declined in numbers within the Far North, experts say it could take years before they repopulate.
Two 12yo girls face court over alleged Christmas Eve armed robbery
Two 12-year-old girls, who between them have racked up over 100 charges, have faced court for an alleged violent armed robbery on Christmas Eve in a Cairns suburb.
‘There’s a man down there’: Heroes save stricken swimmer at Boulders
The actions of a quick-thinking tradie have been credited with saving the life of a swimmer at the Babinda Boulders, who was pulled from the creek after being discovered motionless on the bottom.
Tradie’s brush with death after ute gets ‘tangled’ in fallen power lines
A Cairns tradie who’s ute crashed after running over downed powerlines has clarified what caused traffic delays on Friday while questioning safety standards regulating overhead power cables.
Surge in cremations sparks new ways to honour departed loved ones
Cemeteries in the region are experiencing a significant shift in memorial trends and a rise in cremations is now leading to a demand for meaningful ways to honour their loved ones. Find out more here.
‘Dentistry from the 1950s’: Cairns dentist calls for fluoride’s return
Cairns is embracing post-World War II era dentistry where forceps for pulling teeth are favoured over fluoride in the town’s water supply, a leading Far North health expert says.
Premier reveals fluoridation stance – but defers having final say
Queensland premier David Crisafulli has thrown his support behind fluoridated water – but deferred making the final say.
PM reveals price of Cairns’ ‘entry fee’ into PNG and Pacific
A commitment to climate change will forge stronger bonds with Pacific nations, creating new economic opportunities and bolster diplomatic ties for Cairns, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.
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