A bankrupted Cooktown mum who is fighting to save her family home after losing a defamation action against a former mayor claims the Qld justice system is unfair to self-represented litigants.
An 11-year-old boy assaulted another child for $1.20, rocked businesses, stole from service stations and punched a residential care worker three times, a court has heard.
Every marathon is a battle between the body and begging begging each other to give in and stop – see what running the Cairns 2025 marathon looks like.
From daring roller-coasters and record competition entries to hosting the coveted Melbourne Cup, there will be something for everyone at the 120th Cairns Show.
Cairns residents can look forward to a future of faster recovery times and more precise surgical procedures, as a major fundraiser gathered almost $1m towards revolutionary health infrastructure.
Lovers of all things green flocked to Munro Martin Parklands on Sunday for the 10th Cairns Ecofiesta. SEE WHO WAS THERE
From sea shanties to sword fights and everything in between, Tropical Arts Association and ARC Disability have banded together to create a swashbuckling rendition of Shakespeare’s Richard III.
More cash to kill yellow crazy ants in the Far North is locked in from the state government with pressure now on the Commonwealth to commit to mass eradication of the harmful invasive species long-term.
Repatriated artefacts could be displayed in a First Nations cultural centre in Cairns, creating a new tourism attraction for the region, Yidinji elder Henrietta Marrie says.
Police have charged a Holloways Beach man after allegedly uncovering a huge cache of weapons and cannabis during a routine traffic stop just outside the Cairns CBD.
Two people have been treated by paramedics following two separate crashes that happened minutes apart in the Far North.
From holding snakes to boogying the night away, dozens of people took part in the Smokey Blue Rally to raise funds for Moyamoya Australia. See the photos.
A Melbourne sportsman suffered horrendous injuries after crashing his bike at 50kmh. He reveals the brutal aftermath and his dream to represent his mob on the world stage. SEE THE GRAPHIC PICS
A passionate health advocate who once said Cairns cancer sufferers were being forced to “fly or die”, has suddenly died.
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