For most Australian councils, the construction of a sewage treatment plant would be no big deal, but in the Far North this case holds hopes for the resurrection of a once-luxury resort and residential estate.
A rare tropical hailstorm that has amazed long-time Cairns residents has coincided with a Bureau warning for damaging winds, large hailstones, heavy rainfall and flash flooding.
A man has been hospitalised following a near-drowning incident in the city centre, as temperatures soared into the high 30s.
Australia’s national transport safety investigator has made a call about a potential investigation into the hard landing of a crop dusting helicopter on the Cassowary Coast last week.
An emerging Far North designer already featured in Vogue has revealed plans for expansion after a successful night at Cairns Fashion Week’s runway show. See the mega gallery from the runway.
A 21-year-old man is recovering after he was allegedly stabbed in the eye with a machete in Cairns.
The North Queensland Cowboys will double down on plans to relocate their NRLW team to Cairns despite a change of government creating a potential $15m shortfall for the powerhouse club.
A giant of the Tablelands community has been remembered for her leadership in the pork industry, a passionate remote health advocate, mentor and as a selfless volunteer.
Health officials are warning locals against interacting with bats as the potentially disease-carrying mammals commence breeding season – making them highly dangerous, while they appear frail.
A Far North council has cleared the air over new laws feared by residents as an “overreach,” causing a social media storm of concerns the local government labelled as “misinformation”.
Cairns’ dancing talent was on full display at the Shooting Stars end of year concert, We Are All Stars, held at the Cairns and District Junior Eisteddfod hall. VIEW PHOTOS OF THE ENTIRE CONCERT HERE
After being put on pause last year the Cairns Special Children’s Christmas Party is back in 2024 and has a bright Far North future under new event owners. SEE THE PHOTO GALLERY
After being put on pause last year the Cairns Special Children’s Christmas Party is back in 2024 and has a bright Far North future under new event owners.
Support of cancer sufferers has been an invaluable legacy of the Far North’s original Mr Tourism, but with funding for the COUCH wellness centre drying up the pressure’s on to source new income streams.
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