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.
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.
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.
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.
A regional Queensland mayor is poised to go against the recommendation of more than 150 health organisations globally and vote to keep fluoride out of the city’s water supply at an ordinary meeting.
Premier David Crisafulli has gone on the attack in Parliament this morning after being questioned over alleged Health cuts, targeting Steven Miles’s ‘tone’.
Hundreds gathered to sing their favourite Christmas songs at Munro Martin Parklands’ Carols in the Park.
A Far North Indigenous town is approaching the end of the year with heavy hearts following the recent deaths of three proud community members who were “always there for everyone”.
Detectives have charged a 65-year old man with 17 child sex offences dating back to 2013.
Much-loved Cairns artist Hayley Gillespie has shared details of her harrowing cancer diagnosis and how COUCH Wellness Centre helped her get her…
Spectacular dance moves and dazzling customes were on show when United Performing Arts Studio performed two incredible circus themed concerts. See every photo here:
Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski has launched a passionate defence of police culture after a damning 236-page report demanded the service be modernised.
A consulting and engineering company has secured the contract to restore and significantly upgrade dilapidated jetties to safeguard the Torres Strait community’s transport and fishing industry in partnership with the local council.
Far North District Duty Officer Duane Amos provides an update on police investigations into a fatal crash at Bentley Park on December 9, 2024,…
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