Fast food giants revealed for one stop drive-through restaurant hub
Excitement is building following the start of construction of a fast food hub as major national restaurant chains lock-in long-term commercial leases. Full development details.
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Watch adorable airport sniffer dog celebrate retirement
From safeguarding a royal visit and an international summit to screening suitcases at Cairns Airport, high-risk explosive detection dog, Ando, has hung up the harness on a ‘paw-some’ career. SEE PHOTO, VIDEO
What to expect at 10th Cairns Ecofiesta
From DIY stingrays and electric vehicle displays to gardening workshops and plant giveaways, there will be something for everyone at the 10th annual Cairns Ecofiesta. See what’s on.
Revealed: Former mayor cleared of misconduct claims
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has cleared former Cairns mayor Bob Manning who faced 23 allegations of misconduct.
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What will be inside city’s $10m Egyptian experience
A “world-class” exhibition complete with 450 items handmade by the Egyptian government’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities will open in Cairns next month. SNEAK PEEK
Labor holds off on committing to $450m Cairns housing project prior to election
Cairns voters will cast their ballots this week without a pre-election promise from Labor to invest in critical infrastructure to ease the city’s disastrous housing crisis.
Cops arrest man accused of burning down old butcher shop
Mossman detectives have charged a man with the torching of a converted retail premises on the main street of a historic Far North mining town.
‘Don’t want to go to jail’: Why Cairns mayor won’t budge on training course questions
Cairns mayor Amy Eden has refused to answer questions regarding a ratepayer-funded training course she attended in Brisbane during the federal election campaign.
Why JT is backing a major investment in women’s sport for regional Qld
The King of the North has ushered in a new era in Queensland rugby league with NRL legend Johnathan Thurston joining calls for Sport Minister Tim Mander to match a $15m federal commitment to build a state-of-the-art centre of excellence in Cairns.
‘Makes me smile’: Access restored in touching post-disaster gift
A Daintree local is over the moon at the surprise unveiling of a new bridge built to replace the old crossing that was washed away by the horrendous deluge that followed Cyclone Jasper.
Popular hairdresser to pay client $700 over ‘horizontal’ balayage
A popular Cairns hairdresser has been ordered to pay more than $700 to a client who lodged a claim over a dye job she described as “devastating” and not the balayage she asked for.
‘Never experienced before’: Why the Cowboys NRLW high performance centre will change the game
Cairns will play a critical role in the growth of women’s rugby league with a top administrator confident a new elite training facility can take the game to another level on-and-off the field.
‘More upkeep than Maccas ice-cream maker’: Fury over Tip lockout
Cape York tourism businesses are bracing for a “financial disaster” at yet another closure of the beleaguered Jardine River Ferry that may not open as planned due to extreme river levels.
Major step revealed for Cowboys
A re-elected Labor Government will match the LNP’s commitment to build a $15m high performance centre, paving the way for the city’s first national women’s sports team to take the field in 2027.
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