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Federal opposition leader Sussan Ley holds a media conference at Max Stock's Wholesale Food Service warehouse and distribution centre in Cairns. Picture: Brendan Radke

‘Real anger’: Ley lashes Labor over Far North bed blockers

Calls to end the Far North’s bed blocker crisis and boost Federal funding for public hospitals has intensified with Opposition Leader Sussan Ley accusing Labor of short-changing the health system.

Cairns school teacher Rosalyn Elliott has collected 1161 second hand books from Cairns residents and organisations, to donate to the Loka Mawa Upadhi English Learning Centre in the Karangasem region of Bali, Indonesia. She is looking for assistance in delivering the books, with a weight of over 200 kilograms, to the school. Picture: Brendan Radke

How you can help get 200kg of books to kids in need

Rosalyn Elliot’s mission to transport 200kg of donated books to disadvantaged kids in Eastern Bali has hit an expensive roadblock just before Christmas.

I’ara Specialist Support Coordination recently took home the “Most Outstanding Support Coordination Provider” at the Australian Disability Service Awards in Melbourne. The i'ara team. Picture: Supplied

Best in Australia: Cairns disability service awarded

A Cairns disability support service has claimed Australia’s top award for outstanding service, crediting the Far North community for shaping their national success. Details:

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Queensland Police operation Xray Rile started in November 2023 and concluded with officers arresting and charging four people on multiple drug trafficking and possession charges. Police allegedly found a significant quantity of methylamphetamine, cocaine, cannabis, a Harley Davidson motorcycle and mobile phones over seven different warrants. Picture: QPS

Alleged Cairns bikie was ‘target’ of Qld drug trafficking sting

A former Cairns resident with alleged links to a bikie gang was the “principal target” of a two-year police operation which led to four people arrested and the seizure of 1.7kg of a dangerous drug.

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key evidence heard in court week three – Toyah Cordingley

Cairns Post reporter Emma Cam outlines the key evidence heard in court at the end of week three.

Forensic pathologist outlines injuries.

Forensic pathologist outlines injuries.

Warning: Graphic content. Forensic pathologist outlines injuries in the Toyah Cordingley murder trial.

Peach Tree Perinatal week

Peach Tree Perinatal week

EXCLUSIVE: New support for Far North mums

Cairns Special School graduate Katua Davis and Latonya Binjari arrive at the school's Year 12 formal evening and graduation ceremony, held at the school's Woree campus. Picture: Brendan Radke

Cairns Special School formal photos

It was a very special evening at the Cairns Special School on Thursday night, when the senior students of 2025 graduated with a glamorous ceremony. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS HERE

The cancellation queue at Cairns Airport after Jetstar grounded some of its fleet on November 29, 2025 due to a software issue affecting the Airbus A320 and A321.

Cairns passengers stranded as aircraft grounded over software bug

A worldwide software glitch has stranded hundreds of Cairns travellers this weekend, with disruptions expected to continue into Sunday and families facing a later-than-expected start to their school holiday trips.

Member for Cook David Kempton and Torres and Cape Hospital and Health service chief executive Rex OâRourke. Picture: Arun Singh Mann

‘Matters for Mr Kempton’: Cook MP silent following controversial social media post

The LNP is distancing themselves from a paid social media post by a Far North backbencher defending a party powerbroker who punched a woman in the head during a street fight last year.

Cairns Hospital - Queensland Health - General, generic file photo. Picture: Brendan Radke

New respiratory clinic set to open but timeline on surgical centre unclear

Start dates have yet to be determined on the construction of a surgical centre and helipad at Cairns Hospital with planning yet to begin on the major projects, Health Minister Tim Nicholls says.

Cairns Regional Council Director of Planning, Growth & Sustainability Dr Mark Davey, Cairns Mayor Amy Eden and CRC chief executive Ken Gouldthorp at the Cairns Regional Council ordinary meeting, held in the council chambers on Spence Street, Portsmith. Picture: Brendan Radke

Cairns to the capital: Councillors question Mayor’s multiple trips

Cairns councillors have criticised Mayor Amy Eden for using ratepayer money to fly back-and-forth to Canberra in order to chair an ordinary meeting this week.

Tickets are on sale now for Cooked, which will premiere at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre on Friday, 28 November, and Saturday, 29 November. Actors Edward Hamilton, Claudie Harms, Matt Raleigh, Grace Meyers, Renuke Bisht and Robbie Ritchie. Picture: Supplied.

‘Something deeper’: Show explores the undercurrent of Australian youth

Lightning storm survivors confront trauma and cult influence in JUTE Theatre’s electric new drama exploring the dark undercurrents of regional Australian youth.

Lionel Covington, 83, died on October 25 from a cardiac arrest after contracting legionellosis from exposure to potting mix. Daughter Rebekah Tottle said Mr Covington was

Daughter warns of potting mix danger after dad’s death

A grieving daughter has issued an urgent warning after her “extremely fit” 83-year-old father died from legionellosis contracted from potting mix he handled without a mask.

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