premium_iconMarathon a hit with runnersCairns marathon The inaugural Cairns Marathon has earned rave reviews from runners but not without grumbles about traffic and road disruptions. nav_large_duration3h
Deputy PM’s presser interrupted by indigenous leaderPolitics An indigenous leader has interrupted the Coalition’s press conference in Cairns to lash out an apparent lack of stakeholder consultation over a major dam project. nav_large_duration4hCombined Shape
premium_iconHoly flying fox Batman, time to partyFlying foxes Conservationists are hoping more people can learn to love flying foxes, during a unique festival next week.
premium_iconTragic family tale given fresh twist as WWI romance by Cairns authorLifestyle A family love story with a tragic ending has been reworked by Cairns author Chris Shaw who rewrote the pages of time. nav_large_duration4hCombined Shape
premium_icon‘Red hot’ lineup wows at Barlow ParkRed Hot Summer Tour A few autumn clouds did not deter a strong turnout at Barlow Park to catch near-septuagenarian John Farnham belt out classics with the likes of Thirsty Merc, Jon Stevens and Vanessa Amarosi this weekend.
premium_iconCarers reach out to kids who need love Becoming a foster carerFoster Care A Cairns woman who has raised foster children as if they were own shares her story, and advice for prospective carers considering taking the plunge.
premium_iconFlu numbers soaring across CairnsPublic health A home visit doctor service has been overwhelmed with flu patients in Cairns, as the contagious disease takes a stranglehold across Queensland.
premium_iconToyah murder suspect ‘hiding in temple’Cairns murder A fugitive male nurse is believed to be hiding out in a Sikh temple, thwarting a global manhunt for the killer of Toyah Cordingley, his family believes.
premium_iconDigger dies in Anzac Day tragedyPTSD A 34-year-old former North Queensland army veteran found dead in his hotel room on Anzac Day spent years battling “demons” after returning from Afghanistan, says his grieving mother. Combined Shape
premium_iconDoctor fights for job, files industrial relations claimHealth A Far North doctor has claimed he was intentionally pushed out of his senior hospital role due to his mental illness.
premium_iconBrighten up your balcony with rainforest cactusFNQ Gardens Sleeping beauty is about to awaken and burst into blossom on balconies all over Far North Queensland. Gardening columnist Yvonne Cunningham shares her tips for helping zygocactus shine in your garden. Combined Shape
premium_iconCairns’ affordable property hot spots House, unit, land? No matter where you’re looking to park your hard-earned, we’ve got a list of the biggest bargains in Cairns.
premium_iconSlip-up that plonked undie ice stasher back in court A reformed meth user — known for squirrelling away ice in the dubious safe haven of his underwear — appeared back in court over an ill-advised after-dinner glass pipe puff.
premium_iconHydroponic cannabis grow room discovered A 66-year old man faces drugs charges over the discovery of a hydroponic cannabis grow room
Sunday mass will remember bomb victims Those killed in the Sri Lanka Easter bombings will be remembered at a south Cairns mass tomorrow morning.
Post game interview raises eyebrowsAFL We’ve seen some bizarre post game interviews take place over the years, but this one with a rising AFL star may well top them all.
How Daniel Craig ruined James BondSpy movies The granddaddy of super-spy films is now one of the most mediocre action series — and Daniel Craig is largely to blame for it.
178kg Hulk’s terrifying new moveHulka Viral Iranian powerlifter Sajan Gharibi has announced his next outrageous move, responding to a fiery call-out from across the pond.
Inside Moby’s staggering fall from graceStar speaks Superstar DJ Moby was the hottest name in music — then came booze, drugs and ugly celeb feuds. Now he reveals how it went so wrong. Combined Shape
premium_iconMelo not coming back to CairnsBasketball The Cairns Taipans have failed in their attempt to re-sign import point guard Melo Trimble. Combined Shape
premium_iconRanked: 10 best male QBL playersBasketball With the QBL season tipping off, we rank the 10 best men’s players in the league.
premium_iconTaipans dud star playerBasketball In the Cairns Taipans hour of need, favourite son Nate Jawai was there for the club. Now, just over 12 months later — they have cast him aside and left his magnificent career in limbo. nav_large_duration11mCombined Shape
premium_iconTaipans to make big call on Jawai futureNBL Is Tom Jervis’ signing the end for star centre Nate Jawai in Cairns Taipans colours? It certainly looks that way for the former NBA big man. nav_large_duration11mCombined Shape
Vardy rocks Arsenal’s Champions League hopes Leicester star Jamie Vardy continued his hot streak against Arsenal, scoring a brace to leave the Gunners’ Europe dream hanging in the balance. nav_large_duration3hCombined Shape
premium_iconBlockbuster Big Blue set for hot date All Sky Blues eyes will be on AAMI Park this Friday night when Melbourne Victory go head to head with Wellington Phoenix in the hunt for a semi-final date with Sydney FC. nav_large_duration4hCombined Shape
Jockey in ‘critical condition’ after horror fall Jockey Michael Hackett had surgery to relieve pressure on the brain after being involved in a three-horse fall at the Tomingley Cup picnic meeting near Dubbo on Saturday. Combined Shape
Bottas’ redemption in Ricciardo horror show It was almost the tail of two races with Valtteri Bottas erasing his nightmare, while Daniel Ricciardo is still living his. nav_large_duration1h
premium_iconCairns Penny celebratesFinance Customers will be treated to cupcakes and extra-special service this week as one of the city’s quiet achievers marks 120 years in business. Combined Shape
premium_iconTake advantage of insider knowledge on exotic destinationTravel After five years living and working in Borneo, this Cairns woman is ready to share her insider knowledge with travellers seeking a new and unique holiday destination. Combined Shape
premium_iconBodybuilders to find new coffee hauntBusiness A Cairns cafe which offered morning coffees and healthy food options along with a range of gym and nutrition supplements has closed. Combined Shape
premium_iconNew look for Far North cafeRestaurants Southern American cuisine including fried chicken and waffles plus a touch of the 1950s make this newly renovated Far North cafe a fan favourite. Combined Shape
premium_iconWhy our flu vaccination rates are surging Flu vaccination rates have more than quintupled in Queensland, thanks to a key measure taken by the State Government. nav_large_duration3hCombined Shape
5 stories you need to read From an actor glassed by a stripper at a notorious Gold Coast club to the surprising tale of how a tiny outback Queensland town cut off by floodwaters for months was now a tourist hotspot - these are the stories you need to catch up on. nav_large_duration3hCombined Shape
premium_iconGranny, grandson duo top Lego leaderboard Queensland grandson and grandmother duo Matt and Lyn go from toilet training to unlikely frontrunners in Nine’s new series Lego Masters. Combined Shape
premium_iconDifferent views of the same teen problem The State Opposition says the number of teens flooding a support helpline is proof more funding is needed — but the Government has a different takeaway. nav_large_duration3hCombined Shape
premium_iconCoalition closes gap on Labor The Coalition is enjoying a six point turnaround according to the latest Newspoll as the gap between the two parties closes, but Labor is still poised to win. nav_large_duration4h
premium_iconNo. 1 scam Australians fall for Innocent Australians lost nearly half a billion dollars in 2018 to scammers. Here’s the scam that’s catching the most people out. Combined Shape
premium_iconBali bombing landowners defend development The landowners of the site of the Bali nightclub bombings say they too are victims, as a Hindu cleansing ceremony was held ahead of construction commencing on the land.
premium_iconLabor’s climate policy failing to win votes The two central planks of Labor’s plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 45 per cent by 2030 have failed to win backing from voters, a new poll reveals. Combined Shape
Trump says US border ‘Disneyland’ Donald Trump has gone on the attack against Democrats who he said have allowed immigrants to come “pouring into” the US. nav_large_duration37m
Sri Lanka bombing masterminds killed Family members of the masterminds behind the Sri Lanka bombings on Easter Sunday that killed and injured hundreds have been killed in a shootout with police. nav_large_duration42m
Woman killed in shooting hailed as ‘hero’ The woman killed in the San Diego synagogue shooting has been hailed as a hero after she took a bullet to save her rabbi’s life. nav_large_duration1h
Model dies after collapse on catwalk A male model has died after he collapsed on the catwalk during the Sao Paulo Fashion Week in Brazil.
premium_iconCathay Pacific departure a blow for FNQ tourismEditorial The pending departure of Cathay Pacific from the Cairns-Hong Kong route is a massive blow to the Far North, writes Nick Dalton. Combined Shape
premium_iconCoal miners and farmers — we’re not so differentBruce Currie Most of the people on the anti-Adani convoy don’t drink kombucha. We are ordinary Australians who can see that tying our future to the fate of thermal coal is the worst thing we can do, writes grazier Bruce Currie. Combined Shape
premium_icon‘Feminists are not to blame for public sex romps’Opinion It hasn’t been the greatest week for Queensland women in the news, what with the female threesome and the Cairns bubbler incident — but that’s no reason to blame feminists writes Ann Wason Moore. Combined Shape
premium_iconOPINION: FFA Cup should not have been at Endeavour ParkFOOTBALL The FFA Cup game was arguably FNQ Football’s showpiece fixture, so why was it played at a construction site? Combined Shape
premium_iconAvenger thriller revs up superhero action inside and outside cinemasAvengers: Endplay They love it, live it, breathe it. Meet our superheroes in waiting, Cairns cosplayers ready to step into the boots of Thor, Iron Man and War Machine as the Avengers storm back onto our screens. Combined Shape
premium_iconBright future ahead as harpist eyes big screen musical scoresNational award Cairns composer Natalia Mann is among four talented Australians who could soon be writing musical scores for the big screen. Combined Shape
premium_iconFive ways to explore the Far North’s military historyBackyard Tourist Want to go for a drive in a tank, or try to find a hidden fort? Here are some unique ways to explore the Far North’s rich military history. Combined Shape
premium_iconFrom coffee connoisseurs to coral saviours on the Great Barrier ReefCairnseye The world’s most famous white whale inspired Cairns coffee roasters Stephen Lee and Ali Slotemaker to use their beans and business to help restore corals on the Great Barrier Reef. Combined Shape
Two thumbs up for small and mightyUnique From buildings with historic value to those with approvals for something modern and fresh, here are the best two-bedder buys around Cairns. Combined Shape
Luxury FNQ retreatFeature This sprawling home on Cairns’ northern beaches offers space and five-star style for the entire family to relax, unwind and entertain. Combined Shape
Freshwater dream home’s long history in CairnsProperty This Freshwater beauty started life on McLeod St and had been a labour of love for the previous owners – then its latest owners spent years tweaking and refining it for their family. Combined Shape
Wayne Bennett lands new multimillion-dollar dealFreshly inked Ousted Broncos coach Wayne Bennett — who’s blitzing his Rabbitohs stint — has just signed another multimillion-dollar deal off a decision he made with fiance Dale Cage.
premium_iconThe Red Hot Summer Tour brings music legends to Cairns The Red Hot Summer Tour brings music legends Dragon, Thirsty Merc, Vanessa Amorosi, Jon Stevens, Darryl Braithwaite and John Farnham to Cairns. The concert, full of classic Aussie songs, was held at Barlow Park. meta_data44
premium_iconThe Red Hot Summer Tour brings music legends to Cairns The Red Hot Summer Tour brings music legends Dragon, Thirsty Merc, Vanessa Amorosi, Jon Stevens, Darryl Braithwaite and John Farnham to Cairns. The concert, full of classic Aussie songs, was held at Barlow Park. meta_data44
premium_iconCAFNEC’s flying fox vigil at the library The Cairns and Far North Environment Centre has held a flying fox vigil for the thousands of bats that died in Far North Queensland in heatwave conditions last year. The vigil was held at the Cairns City Library. meta_data13
premium_iconPHOTOS: T20 Easter Cup for kids in Cairns Action from the T20 Easter Cricket Cup, a six-a-side school holiday tournament for boys and girls aged 8-12 years played at Walker Road, Edmonton. meta_data18
Shock win in My Kitchen Rules GFReality show Ibby and Romel looked like they had the win in the bag, but the judges awarded the crown to Matt and Luke leaving viewers shocked. nav_large_duration23m
Kylie and Michael’s doomed romanceKylie Minogue Kylie Minogue has revealed Michael Hutchence cried when they split in a new documentary featuring unseen footage of the former couple. Combined Shape
What Kate Moss hates being calledNot happy The supermodel, who is now sober, has opened up about how her party animal ways landed her in rehab.
Teacher’s hilarious note about Avengers filmMust read A teacher has posted a note on his classroom door begging students not to spoil the new Avengers movie for him.
premium_iconHow to be a backyard tourist this EasterBackyard Tourist Not sure what to do this Easter long weekend? Here’s how to be the ultimate backyard tourist in the Far North — even with your four-legged friends. Combined Shape
premium_iconCairns recognised in world airport rankingsTravel The latest Skytrax awards for the world’s best airports have been released - and for the first time, Cairns Airport has been included. Combined Shape
premium_iconLuxury escapes on offer in FNQBackyard Tourist The beauty of living in or visiting Far North Queensland, is there is something to do, to suite all tastes and budgets. If you won the lottery, however, here’s some ideas of how to spend your winnings. Combined Shape
premium_iconCairns trekking tour company eyes Japanese expansionBusiness A Cairns tourism company is set to take on the Japanese market by offering new adventure tourism experiences in the Land of the Rising Sun. Combined Shape
The Ultimate Driving Machine is backDRIVER’S CAR The latest edition of the BMW 3-Series came with high expectations and for those that love driving there might not be a better value car on the market.
Lincoln Lewis loves a tough machineAUTOBIOGRAPHY The Australian actor best known for his role on soap Home And Away doesn’t want that Fast and Furious lifestyle but wants something tough instead.
Tested: China’s breakthrough electric carCHARGED UP Chinese maker MG is the latest brand to confirm its electric car will go on sale in Australia next year, and if priced right it could surpass all other EVs.
Cool hatch has mood lighting to matchONE CAR, TWO CRITICS The Mercedes A-Class takes major steps forward in infotainment, safety, body styling and serious cabin cool.