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Increasing the flights out of Cairns Airport

Plus: Tougher dog laws could be possible in a few months 

Increasing the flights out of Cairns Airport

Plus: Tougher dog laws could be possible in a few months 

02:08

26 Sep 23

Pokies in far northern pubs expose locals to possible gambling harm.

Plus: An Aussie-first pharmacy trial to improve access to medications like the contraceptive pill will be expanded. 

Pokies in far northern pubs expose locals to possible gambling harm.

Plus: An Aussie-first pharmacy trial to improve access to medications like the contraceptive pill will be expanded. 

02:10

26 Sep 23

An Aussie first pharmacy trial in our region

Plus: Calls for QLD to follow NSW to tackle vaping

An Aussie first pharmacy trial in our region

Plus: Calls for QLD to follow NSW to tackle vaping

02:09

25 Sep 23

Calls for QLD to follow NSW, with vape addiction support

Plus: The charity sector is "on it's knees" with one organisation recording a 35% rise in demand for support in the past year. 

Calls for QLD to follow NSW, with vape addiction support

Plus: The charity sector is "on it's knees" with one organisation recording a 35% rise in demand for support in the past year. 

02:09

25 Sep 23

The future of Queensland's cabs

Plus: Catholic teacher negotiations 

The future of Queensland's cabs

Plus: Catholic teacher negotiations 

02:09

25 Sep 23

Free swimming lessons for school holidays

Plus: The Catholic school negotiations and a quieter cyclone season 

Free swimming lessons for school holidays

Plus: The Catholic school negotiations and a quieter cyclone season 

02:06

24 Sep 23

Catholic school contract negotiations

Plus: one of the candidates for the new youth council

Catholic school contract negotiations

Plus: one of the candidates for the new youth council

02:06

24 Sep 23

Scientists, solution for cane crop preservation

Plus: Chinese Uni students targeted in new phone scam

Scientists, solution for cane crop preservation

Plus: Chinese Uni students targeted in new phone scam

02:10

22 Sep 23

JCU Students at risk over Chinese phone scam

Plus: Extra warning for Far North Asthma sufferers

JCU Students at risk over Chinese phone scam

Plus: Extra warning for Far North Asthma sufferers

02:09

21 Sep 23

Concerns for far north asthma sufferers

Plus: A sad start to paralyses tick season and warning siren tests

Concerns for far north asthma sufferers

Plus: A sad start to paralyses tick season and warning siren tests

02:10

21 Sep 23

QCOSS says we urgently need a better plan for social housing

Plus, Minister Craig Crawford on the challenges of recruiting for the Child Safety Sector.

QCOSS says we urgently need a better plan for social housing

Plus, Minister Craig Crawford on the challenges of recruiting for the Child Safety Sector.

02:08

20 Sep 23

The KAP's call out for insurance costs to be brought down

Plus, QPS seized $13-million-dollars worth of illicit drugs and laid 981 charges last week.

The KAP's call out for insurance costs to be brought down

Plus, QPS seized $13-million-dollars worth of illicit drugs and laid 981 charges last week.

02:08

20 Sep 23

An 83-year-old woman is missing since yesterday from the Cairns CBD

Plus, it's Emergency Ready Week and time to prepare for the upcoming cyclone season.

An 83-year-old woman is missing since yesterday from the Cairns CBD

Plus, it's Emergency Ready Week and time to prepare for the upcoming cyclone season.

02:08

19 Sep 23

30 packages containing illicit drugs have been seized across the North

Plus, Far North Vietnam veterans will have their stories told thanks to a new documentary.

30 packages containing illicit drugs have been seized across the North

Plus, Far North Vietnam veterans will have their stories told thanks to a new documentary.

02:08

19 Sep 23

JCU scientist finds endangered parrot is threatened with pathogen

Plus, a Cairns jury has found Keith Marshall guilty of raping and indecently treating a 12-year-old girl.

JCU scientist finds endangered parrot is threatened with pathogen

Plus, a Cairns jury has found Keith Marshall guilty of raping and indecently treating a 12-year-old girl.

02:08

18 Sep 23

MP Robbie Katter says science is skewed when it comes to gillnets

Plus, Ergon urges residents to get their storm kits ready after almost 3000 customers in FNQ were without power yesterday.

MP Robbie Katter says science is skewed when it comes to gillnets

Plus, Ergon urges residents to get their storm kits ready after almost 3000 customers in FNQ were without power yesterday.

02:08

18 Sep 23

Almost 3000 customers affected by blackouts in FNQ this morning

Plus, police need help to locate a missing 53-year-old man.

Almost 3000 customers affected by blackouts in FNQ this morning

Plus, police need help to locate a missing 53-year-old man.

02:06

17 Sep 23

A fatal motorbike accident and serious bike accident at the weekend

Plus, calls for funding for an ambitious new project to help make Cairns safer.

A fatal motorbike accident and serious bike accident at the weekend

Plus, calls for funding for an ambitious new project to help make Cairns safer.

02:08

17 Sep 23

Man caught nearly four times over the limit in a kayak

Plus: A 62 year old Earlville man facing charges of rape and indecent treatment of a child under 16 is on trial in the Cairns District Court and t's preliminary finals weekend in the AFL.

Man caught nearly four times over the limit in a kayak

Plus: A 62 year old Earlville man facing charges of rape and indecent treatment of a child under 16 is on trial in the Cairns District Court and t's preliminary finals weekend in the AFL.

02:10

15 Sep 23

Cairns Airport hopes to secure a deal with Qatar Airways

Plus: Locals will get the chance to voice their health concerns during a Queensland Health Crisis Town Hall and North Queensland's dams are so full they could SPILL over the summer.

Cairns Airport hopes to secure a deal with Qatar Airways

Plus: Locals will get the chance to voice their health concerns during a Queensland Health Crisis Town Hall and North Queensland's dams are so full they could SPILL over the summer.

02:08

14 Sep 23

Water management authorities say future dam spills are a possibility in far nth QLD

Plus: School upgrades and a big AFL weekend ahead

Water management authorities say future dam spills are a possibility in far nth QLD

Plus: School upgrades and a big AFL weekend ahead

02:09

14 Sep 23

The Great Barrier Reef isn't in Danger...for now

Plus: A 42 year old Yorkeys Knob man arrested following discovery of child exploitation and Sexual assault support groups have welcomed law changes, which will allow accused rapists and sexual offenders, to be named from October.

The Great Barrier Reef isn't in Danger...for now

Plus: A 42 year old Yorkeys Knob man arrested following discovery of child exploitation and Sexual assault support groups have welcomed law changes, which will allow accused rapists and sexual offenders, to be named from October.

02:08

14 Sep 23

South of Cairns will be home to social housing development

Plus: a 42-year-old Yorkeys Knob man has been arrested for allegedly possessing child exploitation material and Talisha Harden, is one of three Cowboys selected for the Australian Prime Minister's XIII squad. 

South of Cairns will be home to social housing development

Plus: a 42-year-old Yorkeys Knob man has been arrested for allegedly possessing child exploitation material and Talisha Harden, is one of three Cowboys selected for the Australian Prime Minister's XIII squad. 

02:09

13 Sep 23

Yorkeys Knob man arrested with child exploitation material

Plus: Queensland's Biggest social housing development and VAL HOLMES has missed out on being selected for the Prime Minister's XIII

Yorkeys Knob man arrested with child exploitation material

Plus: Queensland's Biggest social housing development and VAL HOLMES has missed out on being selected for the Prime Minister's XIII

02:10

13 Sep 23

Cairns hospital at capacity 8 times in the last 3 months

Plus: Construction activity in the Far North is predicted to increase by 18% and humane cane toad busting

Cairns hospital at capacity 8 times in the last 3 months

Plus: Construction activity in the Far North is predicted to increase by 18% and humane cane toad busting

02:06

13 Sep 23

490 New homes for Cairns

Plus: Cairns Hospital hit capacity for nearly 40 hours in 3 months and Community consultation on the Katter's youth detention sentencing model

490 New homes for Cairns

Plus: Cairns Hospital hit capacity for nearly 40 hours in 3 months and Community consultation on the Katter's youth detention sentencing model

02:08

12 Sep 23

Construction in the Far North is predicted to increase by 18-percent

Plus: Community consultation has commenced across Far North Queensland on a youth detention sentencing model and a Adolescent Inpatient Unit and Day Service celebrates 10 years. 

Construction in the Far North is predicted to increase by 18-percent

Plus: Community consultation has commenced across Far North Queensland on a youth detention sentencing model and a Adolescent Inpatient Unit and Day Service celebrates 10 years. 

02:06

12 Sep 23

Educators and support staff at catholic schools across Cairns will today vote on a new enterprise bargaining agreement

Plus: Police are urgently seeking public help to locate a SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD YARRABAH boy and a call for public support to urge the Federal Government to BUY-OUT aviation giant, QANTAS.

Educators and support staff at catholic schools across Cairns will today vote on a new enterprise bargaining agreement

Plus: Police are urgently seeking public help to locate a SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD YARRABAH boy and a call for public support to urge the Federal Government to BUY-OUT aviation giant, QANTAS.

02:07

12 Sep 23

Far Northerners on low incomes - are essentially being punished for being poor.

Plus: a missing 17 year old  and Should the Federal Government be forced to buy-out QANTAS?

Far Northerners on low incomes - are essentially being punished for being poor.

Plus: a missing 17 year old  and Should the Federal Government be forced to buy-out QANTAS?

02:10

11 Sep 23

Police urgently seeking missing Yarrabah boy

Plus: Should the Federal Government buy out Qantas? and tackling Yellow Crazy Ants

Police urgently seeking missing Yarrabah boy

Plus: Should the Federal Government buy out Qantas? and tackling Yellow Crazy Ants

02:08

11 Sep 23

Val Holmes Under investigation

Plus: The Great Barrier Reef census is on again and the Brothers win the Premiership

Val Holmes Under investigation

Plus: The Great Barrier Reef census is on again and the Brothers win the Premiership

02:08

11 Sep 23

Truck over turns on Captain Cook highway

Plus: Val Holmes under investigation and a warning for posting your kids on social media

Truck over turns on Captain Cook highway

Plus: Val Holmes under investigation and a warning for posting your kids on social media

02:09

10 Sep 23

A new survey of the Great Barrier Reef

Plus: How deadly motorbikes have been this year and a warning from police on posting photos of your kids online

A new survey of the Great Barrier Reef

Plus: How deadly motorbikes have been this year and a warning from police on posting photos of your kids online

02:08

10 Sep 23

75% spike in demand for eating disorder services over Covid

Plus, FNQ has taken out the state award for Best Hot Springs and Best Botanic Gardens.

75% spike in demand for eating disorder services over Covid

Plus, FNQ has taken out the state award for Best Hot Springs and Best Botanic Gardens.

02:08

8 Sep 23

Voice for Victims don't want to get lost in bureaucratic red tape

Plus, a romance scam duped an FNQ man out of $340,000.

Voice for Victims don't want to get lost in bureaucratic red tape

Plus, a romance scam duped an FNQ man out of $340,000.

02:07

7 Sep 23

A 22% rise in assaults in Cairns since last year

Plus, Council is requesting feedback on how we manage household organic waste.

A 22% rise in assaults in Cairns since last year

Plus, Council is requesting feedback on how we manage household organic waste.

02:08

7 Sep 23

'Stay informed': Bushfire warning for Cecil Plains

A 'Stay Informed' bushfire warning has been released for Cecil Plains near Kumbarilla.

'Stay informed': Bushfire warning for Cecil Plains

A 'Stay Informed' bushfire warning has been released for Cecil Plains near Kumbarilla.

02:09

7 Sep 23

Three sailors whose boat was savaged by sharks will soon be back on land

Plus, AI research to help young people quit vaping.

Three sailors whose boat was savaged by sharks will soon be back on land

Plus, AI research to help young people quit vaping.

02:07

6 Sep 23

Cairns locals have been snapping up the engine immobiliser vouchers

Plus, a new recycling centre is set to open in Mareeba by the end of the year.

Cairns locals have been snapping up the engine immobiliser vouchers

Plus, a new recycling centre is set to open in Mareeba by the end of the year.

02:08

6 Sep 23

MP Warren Entsch again calls for TSIRC Mayor and CEO to step down

Plus, Cairns Regional Council says 60% of our general waste is organic.

MP Warren Entsch again calls for TSIRC Mayor and CEO to step down

Plus, Cairns Regional Council says 60% of our general waste is organic.

02:08

5 Sep 23

Six Queensland men charged with child sex offences

Plus: A victims of crime advocacy group taking another step and critiques of a parliamentary vaping inquiry 

Six Queensland men charged with child sex offences

Plus: A victims of crime advocacy group taking another step and critiques of a parliamentary vaping inquiry 

02:06

5 Sep 23

Parliamentary inquiry into vaping under criticism

Plus: a new cancer care hub and how we're helping each other out

Parliamentary inquiry into vaping under criticism

Plus: a new cancer care hub and how we're helping each other out

02:05

4 Sep 23

A new Cancer Care Hub for Cairns

Plus: The parliamentary inquiry into vaping and how we're lending each other a hand.

A new Cancer Care Hub for Cairns

Plus: The parliamentary inquiry into vaping and how we're lending each other a hand.

02:07

4 Sep 23

Millions in grassroots sports funding slashed

Plus: It's taking the longest to save for a house deposit in 30 years and new candidates for council in the upcoming election. 

Millions in grassroots sports funding slashed

Plus: It's taking the longest to save for a house deposit in 30 years and new candidates for council in the upcoming election. 

02:07

4 Sep 23

New "Unity Team" running for council

Plus: Funding slashed for grassroots sport and what can you do with unwanted fathers day gifts?

New "Unity Team" running for council

Plus: Funding slashed for grassroots sport and what can you do with unwanted fathers day gifts?

02:09

3 Sep 23

How long it's taking to save for a house deposit?

Plus: A new "Unity Team" running for council and what can dads do with unwanted fathers day gifts?

How long it's taking to save for a house deposit?

Plus: A new "Unity Team" running for council and what can dads do with unwanted fathers day gifts?

02:08

3 Sep 23

Man in hospital after alleged assault in Cairns

Plus: the Taipans heading to the states and assurances for our maternity services. 

Man in hospital after alleged assault in Cairns

Plus: the Taipans heading to the states and assurances for our maternity services. 

02:05

1 Sep 23

41% Drop in deaths from Melanoma

Plus: Cleaning up cigarette butts and The Taipans off the States

41% Drop in deaths from Melanoma

Plus: Cleaning up cigarette butts and The Taipans off the States

02:06

31 Aug 23

Funding boost for our maternity services

Plus: Calls to suspend power station closures and The Taipans are off to the US

Funding boost for our maternity services

Plus: Calls to suspend power station closures and The Taipans are off to the US

03:37

31 Aug 23

Turning your trash into treasures

Plus: How we're on the forefront of bio security.

Turning your trash into treasures

Plus: How we're on the forefront of bio security.

02:10

30 Aug 23

How we're on the forefront of biosecurity

Plus: Where to see the supermoon and educating caravan owners

How we're on the forefront of biosecurity

Plus: Where to see the supermoon and educating caravan owners

03:37

30 Aug 23

Chilling Discovery in the Mossman gorge

Plus, some hope for the wet weather, and how our cane farmers are dealing with it. 

Chilling Discovery in the Mossman gorge

Plus, some hope for the wet weather, and how our cane farmers are dealing with it. 

03:37

29 Aug 23

Reactions to the State's plan to use watch-houses for youth detention

Plus, Cairns Festival gets underway today!

Reactions to the State's plan to use watch-houses for youth detention

Plus, Cairns Festival gets underway today!

02:06

24 Aug 23

Cairns Private Hospital will close its maternity services from Nov 1

Plus, the ED expansion at Cairns Hospital is nearing completion.

Cairns Private Hospital will close its maternity services from Nov 1

Plus, the ED expansion at Cairns Hospital is nearing completion.

03:37

24 Aug 23

Former cop questions new youth crime taskforce

Plus an unexpected point of debate at council and a new player for the Cairns Taipans. 

Former cop questions new youth crime taskforce

Plus an unexpected point of debate at council and a new player for the Cairns Taipans. 

02:07

24 Aug 23

Mareeba is the most bypassed hospital in QLD according to an RTI Report

Plus, tropical forest canopies might be close to critical high-temperatures according to JCU research.

Mareeba is the most bypassed hospital in QLD according to an RTI Report

Plus, tropical forest canopies might be close to critical high-temperatures according to JCU research.

02:08

24 Aug 23

New QFES vehicles destined for Far North Queensland

Plus, a former detective on Taskforce Guardian and youth crime.

New QFES vehicles destined for Far North Queensland

Plus, a former detective on Taskforce Guardian and youth crime.

03:38

23 Aug 23

Those affected by Australia's forced adoption era speak out

Plus, new candidates announce running for Local Government next year.

Those affected by Australia's forced adoption era speak out

Plus, new candidates announce running for Local Government next year.

02:07

23 Aug 23

Independent candidacy announcement for the Cairns elections

Plus, today, victims of crime are rallying together down in Brissie.

Independent candidacy announcement for the Cairns elections

Plus, today, victims of crime are rallying together down in Brissie.

03:38

22 Aug 23

QFES workers share their trauma of being first responders

Plus, 4000 Qld Catholic school teachers will strike tomorrow as part of an industrial action.

QFES workers share their trauma of being first responders

Plus, 4000 Qld Catholic school teachers will strike tomorrow as part of an industrial action.

02:07

22 Aug 23

Protesters against the Gillnet Ban are at Parliament House today

Plus, the KAP on alternative sentencing for youth criminals.

Protesters against the Gillnet Ban are at Parliament House today

Plus, the KAP on alternative sentencing for youth criminals.

03:37

21 Aug 23

GBR is safe from soon to be dumped treated nuclear waste says expert

Plus, local clubs inundated with enthusiastic wannabe young soccer players.

GBR is safe from soon to be dumped treated nuclear waste says expert

Plus, local clubs inundated with enthusiastic wannabe young soccer players.

02:08

20 Aug 23

Mozzie numbers are set to boom in the next few weeks

Plus, should first aid be compulsory to getting your driver's licence?

Mozzie numbers are set to boom in the next few weeks

Plus, should first aid be compulsory to getting your driver's licence?

03:38

20 Aug 23

Portable rapid test developed by researchers to detect dengue fever

Plus, a recent Qld study asks, is social media actually anti-social?

Portable rapid test developed by researchers to detect dengue fever

Plus, a recent Qld study asks, is social media actually anti-social?

02:07

17 Aug 23

Today marks 50 years since the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War

Plus, reform on the cards for local waste management.

Today marks 50 years since the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War

Plus, reform on the cards for local waste management.

03:37

17 Aug 23

Masses of local fans have been hooked watching the Matilda's

Plus, now's the time to get your hands on quality, cheap strawberries.

Masses of local fans have been hooked watching the Matilda's

Plus, now's the time to get your hands on quality, cheap strawberries.

02:08

16 Aug 23

The Opposition Leader says The Resicare System is in dire need of reform

Plus, we welcome our first Special Constable to the Region.

The Opposition Leader says The Resicare System is in dire need of reform

Plus, we welcome our first Special Constable to the Region.

03:37

16 Aug 23

Teen found with 100 kgs of illegal tobacco and over $250,000 cash

Plus, diseased barley crops could threaten our beer industry.

Teen found with 100 kgs of illegal tobacco and over $250,000 cash

Plus, diseased barley crops could threaten our beer industry.

02:08

15 Aug 23

A man charged with grievous bodily harm is out on bail

Plus, Australia's ongoing housing crisis.

A man charged with grievous bodily harm is out on bail

Plus, Australia's ongoing housing crisis.

03:38

15 Aug 23

$130-million of Federal funding to boost the horticulture sector

Plus, a new free app to collect information to help predict bushfire hotspots. 

$130-million of Federal funding to boost the horticulture sector

Plus, a new free app to collect information to help predict bushfire hotspots. 

02:08

15 Aug 23

Local paramedic assaulted by teen

Plus, thousands of people are taking part in the recent immobiliser scheme.

Local paramedic assaulted by teen

Plus, thousands of people are taking part in the recent immobiliser scheme.

03:38

14 Aug 23

Criminals are using AI to target teens to create child exploitation material

Plus, Electric Vehicle registrations in Cairns have soared in past 2 years.

Criminals are using AI to target teens to create child exploitation material

Plus, Electric Vehicle registrations in Cairns have soared in past 2 years.

02:08

14 Aug 23

A fatal car accident yesterday in Julatten

Plus, flu cases continue to rise in our region.

A fatal car accident yesterday in Julatten

Plus, flu cases continue to rise in our region.

03:38

13 Aug 23

Two of our local Rangers return from fighting wildfires in Canada

Plus, the Housing Minister says she has no intention of putting a freeze on rent increases.

Two of our local Rangers return from fighting wildfires in Canada

Plus, the Housing Minister says she has no intention of putting a freeze on rent increases.

02:07

10 Aug 23

Fuel prices in our region continue to rise

Plus, Cairns Regional Council's proposed local law changes.

Fuel prices in our region continue to rise

Plus, Cairns Regional Council's proposed local law changes.

03:37

10 Aug 23

Inquest into the fatal shooting of Luke Gilbert continues

Plus, a campaign to help dismantle drug networks in FNQ.

Inquest into the fatal shooting of Luke Gilbert continues

Plus, a campaign to help dismantle drug networks in FNQ.

02:07

9 Aug 23

Coral bleaching continues in the Great Barrier Reef

Plus, objections to the new youth detention centre in Edmonton.

Coral bleaching continues in the Great Barrier Reef

Plus, objections to the new youth detention centre in Edmonton.

03:37

9 Aug 23

Telstra switches off its 3G mobile network next year

Plus, Electric Vehicle workshop to be held in Cairns next month.

Telstra switches off its 3G mobile network next year

Plus, Electric Vehicle workshop to be held in Cairns next month.

02:08

8 Aug 23

More flights on the radar between Cairns and Singapore

Plus, three teenage boys held at knife point in Manunda.

More flights on the radar between Cairns and Singapore

Plus, three teenage boys held at knife point in Manunda.

03:37

8 Aug 23

Cairns inquest this week into the fatal police shooting of Luke Gilbert

Plus, research reveals psychopathic traits are a key factor in trolling behaviour.

Cairns inquest this week into the fatal police shooting of Luke Gilbert

Plus, research reveals psychopathic traits are a key factor in trolling behaviour.

02:08

7 Aug 23

Cairns-born Mary Fowler is a Matilda's sensation!

Plus, closing the loophole in new rental laws.

Cairns-born Mary Fowler is a Matilda's sensation!

Plus, closing the loophole in new rental laws.

03:37

7 Aug 23

Cases of Ross River Virus have more than halved in QLD so far this year

Plus, the negative fallout of the Covid pandemic on young people.

Cases of Ross River Virus have more than halved in QLD so far this year

Plus, the negative fallout of the Covid pandemic on young people.

02:07

6 Aug 23

Wait times in EDs are improving across the State

Plus, it's National Homelessness Week and plenty of locals are doing it tough.

Wait times in EDs are improving across the State

Plus, it's National Homelessness Week and plenty of locals are doing it tough.

03:38

6 Aug 23

Queensland's next step to combat vaping in schools

Plus, locals pounce on $500 engine immobiliser vouchers.

Queensland's next step to combat vaping in schools

Plus, locals pounce on $500 engine immobiliser vouchers.

02:07

3 Aug 23

Results from the largest ever study into paralysis ticks

Plus, MP Nick Dametto on UNESCO's GBR decision.

Results from the largest ever study into paralysis ticks

Plus, MP Nick Dametto on UNESCO's GBR decision.

03:37

3 Aug 23

The GBR Festival kicks off today in the Whitsundays

Plus, the State Government's offered up to $1000 rebates to spend on new energy saving appliances.

The GBR Festival kicks off today in the Whitsundays

Plus, the State Government's offered up to $1000 rebates to spend on new energy saving appliances.

02:07

2 Aug 23

Engine immobiliser vouchers are ready to rollout in Cairns

Plus, new research on how to fight the flu.

Engine immobiliser vouchers are ready to rollout in Cairns

Plus, new research on how to fight the flu.

03:38

2 Aug 23

An economics professor believes the RBA won't act drastically

Plus, Cairns Airport CEO says passengers are embracing new airline, Bonza.

An economics professor believes the RBA won't act drastically

Plus, Cairns Airport CEO says passengers are embracing new airline, Bonza.

02:08

1 Aug 23

67 people remain on the QLD Missing Persons Register

Plus, Jack's Law has seen more than 200 weapons seized throughout Safe Night Precincts since March.

67 people remain on the QLD Missing Persons Register

Plus, Jack's Law has seen more than 200 weapons seized throughout Safe Night Precincts since March.

03:38

1 Aug 23

King tides on the way for Cairns

Cairns Council is warning that a number of streets around Portsmith and the CBD will likely be closed if they do go under. 

King tides on the way for Cairns

Cairns Council is warning that a number of streets around Portsmith and the CBD will likely be closed if they do go under. 

02:07

1 Aug 23

NQ Small business employers have a right to paid family and DV leave from today

This brings them in line with the same entitlement in place since February - for large or medium businesses.

NQ Small business employers have a right to paid family and DV leave from today

This brings them in line with the same entitlement in place since February - for large or medium businesses.

02:08

31 Jul 23

Proposed division changes ahead of next years election

All in the name of making sure everyone's vote is equal, the public is being asked to give feedback on the boundary changes.

Proposed division changes ahead of next years election

All in the name of making sure everyone's vote is equal, the public is being asked to give feedback on the boundary changes.

03:38

31 Jul 23

Attendance records smashed at Matilda's game last night

Plus, Cairns' businesses will now have more opportunities to trade in PNG and the Pacific. 

Attendance records smashed at Matilda's game last night

Plus, Cairns' businesses will now have more opportunities to trade in PNG and the Pacific. 

02:08

28 Jul 23

MP Bob Katter says we need to force new GPs to do a regional stint

Plus, a violent schoolyard fight sees a boy in hospital.

MP Bob Katter says we need to force new GPs to do a regional stint

Plus, a violent schoolyard fight sees a boy in hospital.

03:37

27 Jul 23

Cairns Radar is back, on the BOM app!

Plus, the new $1.83-million Trinity Beach Community Activity Space secures State funding.

Cairns Radar is back, on the BOM app!

Plus, the new $1.83-million Trinity Beach Community Activity Space secures State funding.

02:07

26 Jul 23

Works on the Wangetti Trail have finally begun

Plus, a fatal crash has the forensic crash unit investigating.

Works on the Wangetti Trail have finally begun

Plus, a fatal crash has the forensic crash unit investigating.

03:37

26 Jul 23

Time to watch out for snakes!

Plus, a man has been arrested and charged after taking drugs and weapons into the Cairns Courthouse.

Time to watch out for snakes!

Plus, a man has been arrested and charged after taking drugs and weapons into the Cairns Courthouse.

02:07

26 Jul 23

Local Councils will share in $3-million of funding

Plus, Crimestopper tip-offs help bust crime in Cairns.

Local Councils will share in $3-million of funding

Plus, Crimestopper tip-offs help bust crime in Cairns.

03:38

25 Jul 23

Distilleries suffer as latest excise tax on spirits is raised

Plus, pressure on the State Government for more social housing.

Distilleries suffer as latest excise tax on spirits is raised

Plus, pressure on the State Government for more social housing.

02:08

24 Jul 23

In Cairns, only 34% of residents are registered as organ donors

Plus, a new guide to help enjoy native animals while roadtripping.

In Cairns, only 34% of residents are registered as organ donors

Plus, a new guide to help enjoy native animals while roadtripping.

03:37

24 Jul 23

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