New plans unveiled on croc management

Police have concerns for the welfare of a 21-year-old girl missing from Railway estate. 

Double Island set to be back in the hands of the public

Plus: nighttime closures of the captain cook highway will be in place from today. 

Good samaritan bitten during alleged assault

Police allege he was injured after trying to stop a Manoora man assaulting a woman on Sunday when he was then allegedly attacked by another woman.  

Crime stoppers receiving more tips than this time last year

Far North Queenslanders will march for Labour Day this morning

Plus, FNQ farmers are facing higher rates of agricultural crime.

FNQ mortgage holders nervous about the RBA's decision tomorrow

Plus, the North Queensland Cowboys fell short against the Dolphins in Round 9 of the NRL.

$250M new elite luxury hotel to be built in Port Douglas

Plus, the Community Safety Committee is examining the KAP'S Castle Law Bill.

Another tourist dies on the Great Barrier Reef

Plus, get in quick to get your vehicle immobiliser voucher before they run out.

Groundbreaking study reveals the ineffective of RATs for Covid-19

Plus, more wet weather on the way for FNQ this long weekend.

Words shared at the candlelight vigil for DV victims in Cairns last night

Plus, the KAP Deputy Leader's Castle Law Bill has been accepted into Parliament.

Labor's axed their "detention as a last resort" policy

Plus, a 26-year-old Woree man will front Cairns Court over a number of domestic violence offences.

Vigils to honour the memory of DV victims will be held across FNQ today

Plus, the funeral of a much-loved and well-respected Gordonvale senior constable will be held today.

12,000 locals reached out for help in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper

Plus, Rajwinder Singh's lawyer will be investigated by the Queensland Legal Services Commission.

Rajwinder Singh's lawyer under investigation ahead of murder trial

Plus, the Royal Flying Doctor Service has announced it's local heroes and Jodi Hamilton has received an accolade. 

The pre-trial of Toyah Cordingley's murder begins today in Cairns

Plus, an e-petition to save the Mossman Mill has received roughly 5000 signatures.

Eight people have already died on FNQ roads so far this year

Plus, frustrated youth crime victims will again rally tomorrow.

Bamboo Creek man dies falling from a wind tower in The Whitsundays

Police are preparing a report for the coroner after the worksite death.

Up to 14 years jail time for ramming an emergency vehicle

The State government is set to introduce tougher new penalties for offenders who ram emergency vehicles.

Should we be able to use deadly force on home invaders?

Plus, many locals attended dawn services around the region to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

FNQ locals come together this morning to remember or ANZAC heroes

Plus, a QPS officer has been awarded one of the highest honours for his services in Cairns.

Gov and liquidators are discussing how to proceed with the Mossman Mill

Plus, the ethical standards command is investigating the police shooting of a man believed to originally be from Cairns.

A new police helicopter is confirmed for Cairns and the Far North

Plus, RSL Queensland's president is encouraging young locals to commemorate ANZAC day tomorrow. 

More funding announced for the QPS's Youth Crime Taskforce

Plus, more than 3,000 Ergon customers are without power in Cairns this morning because of an unplanned outage.

DV advocates want to see change under the new Police Commissioner

Plus, a large crocodile hanging out at a popular Cairns beach has been targeted for removal.

Concerns have been raised over how we meet QLD's energy targets

Plus, the Northern Pride have secured their fourth win of the QRL season. 

Investigations continue into a fatal car crash in Peeramon

Plus, residents of the Atherton Tablelands are celebrating the withdrawal of plans to build a wind farm near Ravenshoe.

Tourist ignored signs before drowning at local waterfall

Plus: Queensland's peak social service group has slammed the disbanding of the Youth Justice Select Committee.... labelling it "SHAMEFUL".

'Shameful' Reaction to Youth Justice Committee dissolution

Plus: Queensland's waste could help build our roads.

Youth justice committee scrapped

Plus: Far northern farmers are being encouraged to voice their concerns about the price of products at the checkout. 

Mossman sugarcane farmers after aid to process this season's crop

Plus: James Cook University is reviewing historical payments made to staff.

LNP accuses far north MP's on double backing as election looms

Plus: Charges have been laid over an alleged car crash and shooting in Edge Hill.

Charges laid over alleged Edge Hill shooting

The arrest follows a search warrant at Lawnton on April 8 involving cops from Cairns and Brisbane including the organised gangs group. 

Missing Edmonton Police officer found

Plus: Concerns over missing Smithfield teen siblings.

Serious concern for missing teens

it's believed they're heading to Mackay or South Australia

13 year old allegedly threw rocks at 66 year old man

The man suffered damage to his elbow after falling over from the incident at the pease street shopping centre on March 18. 

Police support brought in for missing cop search

Cops have been brought up from Townsville and the south-east as the search for Scott Duff continues. 

More youth criminals are locked up than ever before

That's according to Youth Justice Minister Di Farmer. 

New Mayor asks public to re-imagine Cairns

Plus: New reports show some Queensland jails are operating with up to 50 less staff than usual.

EXCLUSIVE CHAT: PM unveils new scheme and weighs in on Rabbitohs rumour mill

Anthony Albanese is in Queensland today, to unveil the 'Future Made in Australia Act'. 

New flu vaccine as far north cases rise

Plus: Emergency Services are responding to a rubbish rollover in the Kuranda range.

Police release more info on senior cop disappearance

Plus: Tropical cyclone Paul poses little threat to Queensland.

New research shows hope for Great Barrier Reef

Plus: The hunt for a missing Cairns cop continues.

New pleas as search for missing man continues

Plus: New deputy mayors across the far north. 

Hunt for missing man continues

A large scale operation is underway after he disappeared yesterday 

Police concerned over missing Edmonton man

He was last seen on Slipper st yestday afternoon. 

State election could see a rise in independents

Plus: Police are preparing a report for the coroner after an International Tourist has died at Isabella Falls in Edmonton.

International tourist dead at Isabella falls

Plus: young people aren't the only ones facing rental anxiety. 

A man accused of torture and slavery is reappearing in Court today

Plus, if you see unleaded petrol for $1.90 or less, RACQ says it's a good time to fill up your tank.

Have you seen the vehicles connected with last week's shooting in Edge Hill?

Plus, the RACQ says local petrol prices are hight because of global factors, not greed.

The Cairns' Mayor and Councillors will be sworn in next week

Plus, there's little hope of an alternative road for the Kuranda Range to be built any time in the next 30 years.

No plans to upgrade the Kuranda Range road for the next 30 years

Plus, new crime data has revealed just how many elderly Queenslanders have become victims of violent offences.

Final two Councillors declared for Cairns but still no word on the Mayor

Plus, a Woree boy is facing charges of serious assault after he allegedly threw urine at police officers.

Cairns Airport could be at extreme risk if aviation firefighters strike on April 15

Plus, healthcare professionals are urging locals not to underestimate the seriousness of the flu.

Locals can book a free flu vax as the State Gov prepares for flu season

Plus, the North Cairns Tigers have made a few changes ahead of the upcoming AFL season.

A Mareeba man has died on FNQ roads this Easter long weekend

Plus, two people have been rescued from a bridge at Freshwater Creek.

QLD Health will not appeal a Supreme Court ruling regarding Covid vaccines

Plus, questions are being raised about the safety of helmets provided with e-scooter hires.

Don't drink or drug drive this Easter is the word from local police

Plus, 12 days on from election day and Cairns' Mayor is still yet to be decided.

Local Dylan Lazzaroni awarded a Commendation for brave conduct

Plus, Lenore Wyatt is the new Deputy Mayor of Mareeba Shire Council.

Eight people hospitalised after bus crash near Tully

Plus, JCU scientists are a big step closer to creating vaccines for tropical diseases.

Cairns residents still don't know the results of their local elections

Plus, your next holiday at a caravan park will be more expensive if new laws pass in State Parliament.

Over 7000 cases of RSV have been recorded in QLD this year

Plus, the Swearing in Ceremony will be held today for the Mayor and Councillors for the Mareeba Shire Council.

Roughly 3,000 Queenslanders are diagnosed with epilepsy each year

Plus, an abortion advocate says politicians should leave women's health issues to women after the KAP introduced a "termination of pregnancy" amendment bill.

Funding to help mill workers after the Mossman Mill will go into liquidation

Plus, official results for the local elections are slowly rolling out across the Far North.

Cause of mystery illness STILL unknown

Authorities are yet to confirm what's sent 14 people to hospital from a transport and main roads building. 

62 year old allegedly murdered over cigarettes.

Police allege the argument that led to the Arakun man getting stabbed in the neck was over cigarettes.

63 year old charged with overnight murder.

Police alleged he a stabbed a 62 year old in the neck last night. 

NQ Cowboys: Big call up for Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

The 20 year old coming in for an injured Heilum Luki.

More rain on the way for the far north

And more than 1900 Cairns residents incorrectly filled out their Councillor ballot paper on the weekend, meaning their vote doesn't count.

Senior Far North cop suspended over stalking charge

Plus: up to 80 mm's of rains, been forecast for cairns over the next 24 hours

The vote count continues for Cairns

Amy Eden's leading the cairns race by just under 5 and a half thousand votes followed by incumbent Terry James

The latest on the vote counts for Cairns, Townsville and Mackay

The winds of change could be blowing through North Queensland as the local government election vote count starts up again this morning

Two deaths in Townsville Hospital after crashes on NQ roads

A 69-year-old man and an 83-year-old man sadly passed away over the weekend. 

Potential 1000 points for Val Holmes tomorrow

As the Cowboys take to the field at home for the first time this season.

Off to the polls for Far North Queenslanders tomorrow!

You'll need to make sure you vote in your local government area, like just under 40 thousand have already done during pre-poll.

Tourist in his 70's allegedly assaulted by teenager at resturant

Plus: The knight's attack a main focus for the Cowboys

Payton: "Cowboys are looking fast and strong."

The Cowboys coach choosing consistency ahead of their first home game this weekend against the knights. 

QLD cocaine use reaching new highs

The data comes from testing the wastewater of around 14 million Aussies. 

Actions of father 'definitely saved his daughters life' at Kinchant Dam

The 40-year-olds body was body was pulled from the water just before 7am yesterday.

Police spending too much time doing paperwork

Queensland Police Union President Ian Leavers says policing needs to be simplified. His comments come after it was revealed cops are spending more than 28,000 hours a year doing paperwork. 

The search continues for missing swimmer

Police, QFES and specialist divers are back at Crystal Cascades this morning searching for a missing swimmer.

Record number of cruise ships visiting Cairns this month

Plus, Qld women are leading the way when it comes to investment property according to a new report.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of the Tablelands

Plus, historic State laws passed overnight regarding midwifery care.

Qantas pledges $10M to help save the Great Barrier Reef

Plus, paramedics have been called to assist almost 300 snake bite victims just this year alone. 

Local man dies from deadly tropical disease contracted during the floods

Plus, coercive control to become a criminal offence in Queensland.

A hiker is missing in the dense bushland near Bartle Frere

Plus, concerns about the consequences for the Aussie car market in light of the Government's new proposal.

FNQ police officer charged with serious sexual offences

Plus, a top doc's criticism over which health services are receiving State funding.

Palm Cove named world's BEST beach in a popular travel magazine

Plus, Queenslanders fighting cancer and other serious illnesses will be able to access IVF rebates from 2025.

Cairns-based Skytrans fleet acquired by world's largest aircraft provider

Plus, Q-Fever is severely underdiagnosed in our region according to a microbiologist.

Whooping cough cases are rising but vaccine rates continue to drop

Plus, it's been revealed some of the State's major health projects have been delayed by up to 2.5 years.

Early voting for Local Elections opens today in Cairns and the Tablelands

Plus, emergency repair works will start tomorrow on the Kuranda Range.

The KAP is advocating for more funding for FNQ roads

Plus, a possible new biosecurity levee has Queensland farmers up in arms.

An elderly Manunda man has severe leg injuries after being hit by a car last night

Plus, Cairns candidates have disclosed over $256,000 in campaign expenditure.

Authorities confirm extensive coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef.

Plus, new data reveals FNQ residents will save $500 a year with the future of renewable energy farms.

Should Cairns Regional Council ban Airbnb's?

Plus, Far North Queensland's overnight temps are up a whopping 1.8 degrees.

Investigations continue into a fatal crash south of Cardwell

Plus, it's best to reach out for help early if you think your housing situation is at risk according to Uniting Care Queensland.

The Premier will hold a Community Cabinet meeting in Cairns today

Plus, Mossman residents are concerned over the future of their town.

Calls for more road funding as critical freight routes are cut off due to flooding

Plus, a man in his 60s is in a serious condition after he fell from his bike in Freshwater this morning.

A Bayview Heights man has fronted Court over child exploitation charges

Plus, big businesses have had their gender pay gaps revealed overnight.

"Be careful when hiking" is the word of advice from SES

Plus, Tully has been inundated with rain at the weekend, receiving 420mm of rain in just 24 hours.

Will the State's 'On Country' idea for youth offenders work?

Plus, cases of Cryptosporidiosis continue to spread in our region.