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Cook Highway road closures
TO expedite repairs on the Captain Cook Highway to ensure the safety for road users, a section between Rex Lookout and Turtle Cove, Wangetti, will be closed to traffic at night
16 May, 2024
General News
Douglas Shire CEO quits
ANOTHER Far Northern council chief executive officer has resigned following March 16 elections – this time the boss...
14 May, 2024
New BMW SUV snapped up
THE second-generation BMW X2 ‘sports activity coupé’ (SAC) has landed in...
United independents
CAIRNS newest regional councillors – Matthew Tickner, Trevor Tim and...
Water bid hotting up
CAIRNS Regional Council is full steam ahead in lobbying state and...
Entertainment
Savannah in the Round Adds Tyler Hubbard to Already Massive 2024 Lineup
The multi-PLATINUM-selling hitmaker will perform in Mareeba in October alongside the likes of Kip Moore, Sheppard,...
15 May, 2024
No lonely Sunday for ‘Goodnight Aurora’ entertainer
IN an unexpected turn of events, a new indie pop band has formed in...
‘Shark attack’ at arts centre
ERTH’S Shark Dive immersive and interactive experience at the Cairns...
‘Sound of white so special’
IN celebration of 20 years of one of Australia’s most beloved debut...
Community
Golden boot to gleam
WORK has started on Tully’s famed ‘Golden Gumboot’, and park and street upgrades.
15 May, 2024
Library’s plea for help
AFTER several acts of vandalism and a major break-in on April 14, the...
New police chopper
THE Far North is getting its own dedicated police helicopter.
Testing saved her life
AFTER a genetic diagnosis of cardiomyopathy at Cairns Hospital saved her...
Opinion
If injured at work people urged sure to see own doctor
EVERYONE has the right to be safe at work, but unfortunately people do get injured in their workplace.
3 April, 2024
Don’t get ants in your plants
'Gazza's Gossip' "There’s a number of experiences that I specifically...
An apple a day good advice
LEADING apple expert Dr Vincent Candrawinata says the humble apple is...
Don’t be mean on Feb 14
AS it turns out, inflation can’t kill love. According to new research...
Business
Tourism chief resigns
FAMILY priorities have led to the departure of Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree (TPDD) chief executive officer Glen...
13 May, 2024
Up close at new city zoo
THE zoo within the city has returned. Cairns Koalas and Creatures has...
Lights, camera, action
THE opening of new $12.6 million Screen Queensland Studios in Cairns...
Crowning glory
ONE of the biggest developments at Port Douglas in decades – the $250...
Real Estate
Rental vacancies too low
RELATIVELY stable, yet dangerously low vacancy rates over the first quarter of 2024, are cold comfort to renters...
5 May, 2024
Amenities key for buyers
PROXIMITY to local amenities is emerging as a decisive factor...
Green star homes in demand
ENERGY-efficient features are a priority for buyers and renters of...
Superyacht marina for sale
BILLIONAIRE Ghassan Aboud is selling his Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina...
Sport
Women’s Tigers should win
Cairns City Lions vs South Cairns Cutters at ITEC Group Oval, May 11 at 11am. Cairns City Lions look to continue...
10 May, 2024
Pride at top of league ladder
IN a triumphant turn of events, the Northern Pride has launched itself...
Big win by City Lions tipped
South Cairns Cutters vs Port Douglas Crocs at Fretwell Park, May 4....
Pride take on the Jets
THE Northern Pride is gearing up to defeat the Ipswich Jets this weekend...
