EDITORIAL: A second cardiologist is more than a win – it’s a lifeline
EDITORIAL: A second cardiologist is more than a win – it’s a lifeline By Emma Cam.
Cairns
Boat thief targeted luxury yachts
A crayfish diver whose crimes sound like a criminal variation of a popular nursery rhyme – stole a boat, to break into luxury yachts, to steal some keys, to take a car, to tow a stolen caravan – has been jailed.
‘One of the best in the country’: Riders chase rodeo glory at professional bull riding event
The biggest names in professional bull riding will go head-to-head in Cairns on Saturday night, with a Mareeba rider taking to his hometown arena leading the national championship rankings.
Cairns Show edges closer to record: Key drawcard revealed
The Cairns Show will edge closer to the record year that helped it achieve the tag of largest regional show in Australia. Here’s 60-plus photos of the people who helped tick over the numbers.
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Children with heart disease abandoned in state budget
Despite heart disease being the leading killer in remote Australia, Far North Queensland families have been left out of the state budget, forcing a national charity to consider cutting lifesaving support services. Find out more here.
6000+ photos: Qld’s ultimate nightclub flashback gallery
Queensland has a proud reputation for its great nightclubs – these are the best flashback photos. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS
Defence barrister confirmed in Toyah Cordingley murder trial
An experienced Brisbane barrister described as “one of the most experienced trial advocates at the Queensland Bar” will represent Rajwinder Singh, 40, of Innisfail, when he faces trial for the alleged murder of Toyah Cordingley later this year.
Mongrel Mob-linked tradie turned party pusher sold more than 500 tablets
A Cairns tradie and soccer player with links to Mongrel Mob bikies in Far North Queensland turned to pushing party pills after a bad break-up, selling more than 500 tablets of MDMA, a court has heard.
AFL Cape York House Foundation aims to kick fundraising goals
Elizabeth Kepa’s blue water dreams of joining the Navy started when she moved to Cairns. Now, the AFL Cape York House student is hoping to help other young First Nations men and women achieve their goals.
New cultural showcase celebrates UMI Arts’ 20th anniversary
UMI Arts will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a commemorative exhibition celebrating the culture and vast diversity of First Nations communities across Far North Queensland. GET A PREVIEW:
Snakes to move in on Crocs’ swamp
The Cairns Taipans will take a leaf out of an NRL rival’s playbook with the club planning to take home games to Townsville within the next two years as part of a plan almost a decade in the making.
‘Did it all’: Original Cairns Eisteddfod performer reflects on competition, 70 years on
From performing at the first Cairns Eisteddfod to watching her daughters and granddaughter follow in her footsteps, former dancer Linda Frisch has reflected on how far the competition has evolved in 70 years.
Vapes and ciggie seizure deals major blow to black market trade
A dramatic raid over illicit tobacco during which authorities were locked inside has netted a haul of alleged illegal cigarettes, vapes, bongs valued at almost a quarter of a million dollars.
PHOTOS: Tropical Innovation Festival 2025
The 2025 Tropical Innovation Festival celebrates innovation and entrepreneurship with inspiring speakers, hands-on workshops and networking events. SEE WHO WAS THERE
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