Far North Queensland businesses claimed major victories at the Queensland Tourism Awards, with Cairns operators winning gold across multiple categories. Discover the local champions driving tourism excellence.
A man in his 20s was rushed to hospital with stab wounds following a violent incident on Palm Island. Queensland Police are investigating the assault that occurred Tuesday morning.
Canadian journalist Jessica Johnston shares her transformative journey from city reporting to embracing community journalism in Far North Queensland. Discover why regional reporting matters.
Discover today's Cairns weather forecast featuring cloudy conditions, potential showers, and fresh winds. Plan your day in Far North Queensland with our detailed outlook.
Cairns Fashion Week transforms DFO into a vibrant runway featuring local designers. Discover the emerging talent reshaping Far North Queensland's fashion scene.
Mareeba's industrial sector booms as council approves 33 new lots in the industrial park. Discover how this expansion drives economic growth in Far North Queensland.
Far North Queensland beaches show remarkable recovery after TC Jasper flooding. Local businesses reopen as tourism returns to the region. Discover the inspiring comeback story.
Victoria announces tough new laws with life sentences for adults recruiting children into violent gangs. Premier Jacinta Allan targets 'evil puppet-masters'.
Far North Queensland communities gain additional months to review draft regional plan. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie confirms extended consultation period through 2024.
Two men face court over violent carjacking in Cairns CBD. Police allege victims were threatened with a knife during the daylight robbery. Read the latest details.
Far North Queensland residents are urged to voice their opinions on pressing local matters like cost of living, crime, and reef protection in a new community poll. Shape the future of FNQ today.
Queensland's draft Far North Regional Plan targets 48,485 new homes by 2046. Have your say on housing and infrastructure needs. Public consultation open until Jan 5, 2026.
Discover Cairns weather forecast for today with sunny conditions, light winds, and potential afternoon showers. Plan your outdoor activities in Far North Queensland.
Far North Queensland veterans and community members gathered for emotional Remembrance Day ceremonies, sharing powerful stories of service and sacrifice to honor fallen heroes.
A violent altercation at a Northern Rivers park has turned deadly, with emergency services discovering two men with critical injuries in a suspected brawl that has shocked the local community.
A Cairns court has refused bail for a man accused of a vicious assault that left another man fighting for his life in an induced coma. Shocking details emerge as the case continues.
A devastating car crash in remote Far North Queensland has left a woman and young girl dead, with a man now in custody as police investigate the tragic incident that has shaken the Doomadgee community.
A violent confrontation at a Mayfield cafe has police searching for a man who allegedly assaulted another patron with a chair. The incident occurred at Mayfield's Suspension Espresso, leaving the community shaken.
A Wollongong courtroom hears shocking details as a local woman admits to a violent stabbing incident that left another woman seriously injured in Warrawong last year.
A serious single-vehicle crash near Doomadgee has left multiple children hospitalised, with emergency services responding to the rollover incident in Far North Queensland's remote Gulf country.
The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is pushing for a comprehensive feasibility study into a light rail network that could transform Far North Queensland's transport landscape and boost regional development.
A comprehensive look at Friday's proceedings at Cairns Magistrates Court, featuring everything from traffic offences to serious assault charges in Far North Queensland.
The District Court returns to Cairns this November with a packed docket of criminal cases, including serious assaults and drug trafficking matters that will shape the legal landscape of Far North Queensland.
Get the latest Cairns weather forecast with sunny skies this morning giving way to possible afternoon showers and light winds. Perfect planning for your Far North Queensland day.
The Cairns District Court prepares for its November sittings, bringing crucial legal proceedings and judicial services to the Far North Queensland community from November 6.
Mervyn Eric James has been sentenced for a violent assault committed while under the influence of drugs in a Townsville shopping centre car park.
Far North Queensland prepares for cooling showers as monsoon conditions develop, bringing welcome relief from humidity while experts monitor tropical activity.
Queensland's child protection system faces scrutiny as Far North Queensland officials travel to Brisbane for urgent hearings on regional safety failures.
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A Newcastle man's terrifying crime wave across the Hunter region culminates in a 12-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to multiple violent offences including armed robbery and police pursuit.