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
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.
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has cleared former Cairns mayor Bob Manning who faced 23 allegations of misconduct.
A dispute over who can approve the sale of the Cairns Taipans has emerged with club stalwarts arguing that foundation members have the final sign-off on a prospective buyer.
In a bold new plan to grow Queensland’s visitor economy, the Crisafulli government has launched a new tourism brand, That Holiday Feeling.
The sad circumstances that led a Cairns mum to lose her home, custody of her children, then her freedom have been revealed in Court, where she was sentenced for meeting with her own kids.
The widow of murdered gold prospector Bruce Schuler says she has never given up on “bringing home” her husband, and has slammed a petition for a new inquest launched by the family of his convicted killers.
Security concerns have been raised about the practice of medical evacuees being housed in Cairns hotel rooms following the recent escape of a PNG national from ABF custody.
A vicious blaze which “took some time” to bring down has destroyed an older model vehicle on the Kuranda Range Rd.
A $20m housing proposal to increase and diversify the types of dwellings available in remote communities has been endorsed by a Far North MP ahead of the federal election.
A Cairns family have been left devastated after a group of youths allegedly broke into their car dealership business, stole five cars and caused up to $100,000 in damages.
David Crisafulli’s commitment to deliver “world-class” health services is facing a major test with expectant mothers in southern Cape York still being forced to relocate to Cairns and beyond to give birth.
Two international performers are bringing their multi-artist tribute show to Cairns for one night only, promising a night of hits and nostalgia.
Thousands of people have gathered at Anzac Day Services across Cairns and Far North Queensland to pay tribute to the men and women who have served in the nation’s defence forces.
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