Street violence at a seaside Cairns suburb, which included a group of armed men and teens allegedly attacking residents with garden tools and smashing cars, erupted on Friday following long-running tensions.
A critical maritime service in western Cape York will potentially lose more than a third of its volunteers if its members are forced to apply for Blue Cards, a longtime skipper says.
North Queensland have won a key battle in the latest expansion plans, while the Bears now have a clear pathway back to the NRL.
Tablelands Regional Council has sought further structural reports on the much-loved Patrick English Pavilion at Malanda Showgrounds, ruling it unsafe for use in the meantime.
The latest jewels in Far North Queensland’s architectural crown have been named at an awards show. Find out who took out the top prizes.
Locals and visitors alike are invited to enjoy free entertainment and creative activities at the Cairns Children’s Festival – here’s your guide to what’s on this weekend.
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Wildlife Officer Ella Meeve has been at the forefront of multiple recent removals of ‘problem’ saltwater crocodiles, but she’s just one of four fearless females keeping Queenslanders safe.
Food stalls, bars and live music are a feature of Savour TNQ, a new addition to the Port Douglas Carnivale, set for 24 to 26 May. Check out what else is new.
Smithfield Mountain Bike Park is on the brink of an international invasion with the start of the 2024 UCI MTB Masters World Championships in Cairns this week and just one more week until Crankworx.
Shocking new data has revealed ambulance ramping has hit an unprecedented highs, with 45 per cent of patients waiting more than half an hour to be admitted to EDs as the state’s health system buckles.
Construction of a new mobile tower in Yarrabah has been hailed as an important first step in delivering reliable internet to the community.
Firies rushed last night to put out a vehicle fire in Manunda following the suspected torching of an outstanding Isuzu D-Max utility. See the video.
Harry Smith is that teacher your kids won’t forget. He has made such an impact at Mango Hill State School, that everyone can’t stop singing his praises.
Peter Dutton, already a year too late, needs to show there’s more to his housing policy than shutting the door on migration, writes James Campbell.
A spike in a potentially fatal respiratory illness in babies and young children has sparked an alert from the Tropical Public Health Service.
A fisherman who watched a woman jump from a Cairns jetty in the early hours of Friday morning said he warned her of the dangers before she leapt into the murky water below, leaving behind only a pair of pink thongs and a white hotel towel.
Shock new figures show home ownership even further out of reach of many Queenslanders, with five out of six suburbs cheaper to rent in than buy, but there’s some hope. SEARCH SUBURB BREAKDOWNS
Queensland universities, and regional university leaders more broadly, have been left off a newly-formed tertiary advisory committee, in what has been described as a “critical oversight”.
A Cairns District Court jury deliberated for almost eight hours before returning a verdict on whether Thursday Island former basketballer and coach Danny Morseu was guilty on three charges. Find out more
With three meals of “wrapped rice” a day and just thin mats to sleep on, this is what SA dad Troy Smith’s life is like inside police detention.
A Bentley Park boy is in court for allegedly breaking shop windows before stealing cash and cigarettes.
The mayor is set hold a town square meeting after six teenagers were charged following series of shocking home invasions and weapons seizures.
For the first time bucket list travellers to The Tip will soon have the option of seeing the continent’s most northern outcrop from a very different vantage point.
When Mena Creek hairdresser Bronson Diamond isn’t trimming tresses he’s cutting bona fide country hits. Now, record companies are racing to sign the modest barber whose gentle baritone has seen him become an overnight Spotify sensation.
Hard-hitting croc warning signs and the removal of crocs from known swimming holes have been pushed by Far North leaders, urging a beefing up of waterway user protection. Have your say.
A new era for Double Island could also pave the way for a new harbour and swimming lagoon on the Palm Cove shoreline, a local businessman says.
The driver of a car that crashed his vehicle down a river bank has been flown by helicopter to Cairns Hospital. The Captain Cook Highway south of Mossman is now open.
A long-awaited update of the Queensland crocodile management plan has resulted in changes to the way crocodiles are dealt with by authorities in some populated areas, with the public now invited to have their say on the draft.
The shutters have come down for the last time on a Lake St business pushed to the wall by an untouchable black market tobacco trade that’s now become so big legitimate traders claim the government doesn’t know how to stamp it out.
The state government has unveiled a plan to tackle the state’s astonishing obesity rates, with children born after 2023 at risk of having their lives cut short by up to five years.
Former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk transition to life after politics appears to be going swimmingly with the launch of a brand new venture based in her old pal’s CBD office tower. THIS IS THE SCOOP
Emma Wilson at Eromanga State School in Queensland juggles two roles — principal and teacher. This is how she changes kids’ lives.
An Australian tourist has been injured after three foreign tourists and an Afghan were killed in an attack by gunmen in Afghanistan.
With 4.7 billion people expected to travel by air this year, we take a look at the future of the aviation industry and the big changes coming.
Australians still stranded in New Caledonia are now rationing food after their holidays turned into a deadly nightmare, and they desperately wait for Qantas flights home.
Heavy clashes and gunfire have rocked Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, as the Israeli military killed a top Palestinian militant leader and aid moved through the besieged territory.
A colourful 142-year-old Queensland pub which once boasted the “finest private zoo in the Commonwealth” has sold as the hotel’s “wonderfully weird” history is revealed in this special feature. VIDEO.
A growing pool of national savings is good for tax collectors, budget documents show. The forecasts may surprise you.
A big ticket Far North infrastructure snub in this week’s federal budget is expected to be offset by state cash being poured into key road projects that need to be prioritised.
Now that Snapchat co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel and supermodel wife Miranda Kerr have settled into their $180m compound, they’re trying to offload some of their old homes.
A luxury Gold Coast home built by the Honey Badger and his partner Alexandra George has sold under the hammer. SEE WHAT IT WENT FOR
Brisbane’s rental storm shows no signs of ending as vacancy rates barely rise, according to the latest PropTrack Market Insight Report.
As the housing supply crisis escalates, over 40 federal politicians are set for life with four or more properties worth millions today. Search the full list for every MP.
Shocking surveillance video appears to show Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs chasing and beating his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a hotel corridor. Warning: Graphic
As rumours continue to circulate that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are headed for divorce, one TV host has weighed in with some advice.
Kanye West paid millions for this sprawling ranch in exclusive Calabasas – but these photos show the property has fallen into disrepair.
Rap rival 50 Cent is leading the charge as celebs speak out against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs over his horrifying hotel video leak.
Two years ago, Gold Coast’s homegrown talent Jack Bowes was traded away for nothing. CALLUM DICK unpacks the AFL’s most controversial trade ahead of Bowes’ first meeting with the club that didn’t want him.
Cairns are one step closer to becoming the Kappa Cup champions after defeating fellow North Queensland side in a nail biting contest.
People search for a hobby they are passionate about their whole lives and sometimes you find that passion can come from something you would least expect.
Yarrabah rise from the canvas to overwhelm Tully with four tries inside the last 20 minutes as their recovery from a sluggish start to the FNQRL season stepped up a notch. Relive all the action.
The 2024 Foley Shield was one for the history books, with Townsville clinching a double over Mackay and Cairns in unheard of circumstances. See over 200 action and social pics in our MEGA GALLERY.
It was an exciting round of football with a new premiership contender taking the ranks as probably the key contender in the mens while in the women’s we look at how two young guns could deliver their team a flag. Check out what we learned from round 4.
The Pride will be looking to lock in their fullback for the remainder of the year after he remains undefeated in his first two games. Find out all about his start at the Northern Pride >>>
Hundreds of workers have donned their union colours, flags in hand, marching down the streets of Cairns to the strains of Solidarity Forever to mark Labour Day.
Hundreds of beer lovers flocked to Hemingway’s on Saturday to enjoy some of the Far North’s finest booze at the Cairns Craft Beer Festival.
A 45-year-old man riding a scooter has died after colliding with a car.
The victims of a horrific head-on collision between a truck and a car have been identified, with heartbroken family members taking to social media to pay tribute.
A Kewarra Beach mum will celebrate a very special Mother’s Day on Sunday, her first since welcoming her newborn daughter.
Three local horse racing enthusiasts have been named as the ambassadors for this year’s Cairns Cup Carnival.
A Far North adults retreat has been named as the best place to stay in the South Pacific and Australia with the winner taking out both the number one hotel and luxury hotel categories.
Australians will benefit from a new visa change by Indonesian officials aimed at luring more visitors into the country.
