A Cairns housing project is expected to welcome downsizing retirees but an ever-tightening price gap between small and large homes means elderly people could be better off staying put.
From cracking out our wildest coats to going full conspiracy theory, we take a not-so-serious look at how Qlders handle the cold.
Grieving families burying a loved one will fork out thousands more than they did just two weeks ago in Cairns – see how the rest of FNQ compares.
The great humpback highway is springing to life and this year Cairns is set to be the only dedicated whale-watching hub for more than 1500km.
A teenager has been flown to Cairns Hospital after he was stabbed in the throat in a Cassowary Coast town in the early hours of the morning with the alleged culprit fleeing the scene.
Thousands of athletes from across the nation and beyond have descended on the Far North for the Cairns IRONMAN which kicked off this weekend.
More than 3000 competitors will flock to Cairns for the Ironman this weekend, pumping $12m into the region. But this is what makes the event globally recognised.
More than a year after Tropical Cyclone Jasper inundated the Daintree Ecolodge, the property has been revitalised. See the photos, and the immersive cultural experience, here.
A Queensland ambulance has become the latest target in Yarrabah rock-throwing incidents, prompting healthcare staff to consider reducing vital services amid claims authorities are failing to address the ongoing safety concerns.
From serious pace setters to joggers in colourful tutus, almost 400 people have laced up their boots to run, walk and jog for COUCH Wellness Centre. Check out the gallery.
Public housing tenants will be slapped with a tough new three-strike policy under a dramatic crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
A Cairns Regional Council policy outlining how councillors can ethically engage with developers has been slammed by mayor Amy Eden, arguing the document would create “institutionalised mistrust” of elected representatives.
Almost 400 pacesetters laced up the boots for the IRONMAN Cairns charity fun run for COUCH. Check out the action in this gallery.
After a six-month push to get rid of a large crocodile from a Far North farm, the animal has been shot by rangers in an irrigation ditch as fed-up farmers say they are risking attack to earn a living.
Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/news/cairns/page/36