Huge revamp planned for hotel after fatal helicopter crash
A major Cairns Esplanade hotel which was the scene of a fatal helicopter crash has announced a major revamp set to include a waterfront Mediterranean-inspired style restaurant.
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Evacuation warning issued for parts of Mareeba Shire
A prepare to leave warning has been issued for parts of the Mareeba Shire, less than a week after a fire ‘strike team’ was launched in the Far North.
Threatened species focus of huge NQ forest makeover
More than 2000 hectares of coastal and mountainous tropical forests in North and Far North Queensland are the focus of a large restoration project.
Cops hunt hit-and-run driver and alleged arsonist
Police are on the hunt for a driver who ran from the scene of a two-vehicle crash that injured a woman last week, and a person responsible for an unrelated series of deliberately lit fires in Cairns.
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Tourism leader praises Far North’s award-winners
A host of the Far North’s top tourism destinations, experiences and leaders have been recognised with a regional tourism leader praising the sector’s commitment and passion for delivering world class products and services.
New luxury outing to Reef Magic pontoon unveiled
A new Great Barrier Reef luxury trip including gourmet culinary offerings, private snorkelling tours and helicopter transfers to the Reef Magic pontoon are now on offer from Cairns.
Strike teams deployed as fires rage across Tablelands
An emergency response has ramped up as two fires burn across the Tablelands in “hard to reach” areas, with a strike team deployed to help get it under control. Find out more here.
Mega Gallery: Gordonvale State High School’s senior formal at Norman Park
Stunning dresses, sharp suits and sleek fast cars at Gordonvale State High School’s senior formal, check out the images captured from this unforgettable event here.
Cairns German Christmas Market Delights
Cairns German Christmas Market Delights
Teen thugs feel untouchable – this is our best way of stopping them
If we take away their “look at me” tool, who knows, some of these young criminals might actually get a job, writes Kylie Lang.
Inside LNP war room: The $17bn crisis attack on CFMEU
The LNP has held crisis meetings on how to save key projects from blowouts caused by controversial CFMEU “tax” which the the government temporarily suspended this week.
Revealed: Full list of winners from Qld Tourism Awards
An iconic event was among the big winners from the Queensland Tourism Awards. FULL LIST OF WINNERS
Named: Couple on drug trafficking charges
A young Cairns couple have had their matters heard in Cairns Magistrate Court after they were charged with drug trafficking as part of a Major Organised Crime Squad crackdown in the Far North.
Anti-fluoride campaigners reveal their argument for Cairns
A longstanding critic of fluoridating Cairns’ water supply will present her arguments to the city’s councillors in a deputation next week with a key councillor revealing his stance on the issue.
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