Highway horrors put cyclists' lives at risk in Cairns
NARROW verges, perilous roundabouts and uneven roads are the bane of every cyclist who attempts to negotiate the Captain Cook Highway.
Experts say cost of obesity in Cairns will swell
THE obesity epidemic is costing Cairns more than $35 million each year and it could rise to $93 million if action is not taken, health experts have warned.
Cairns' online gamblers come up short
ONLINE casino, poker and bingo games have led to an increase in problem gamblers, says a Cairns-based gambling support service.
Innisfail hospital on bug hit list
INNISFAIL Hospital has been included in a hit list of the nation's hospital hot spots that reveal more than 1700 patients caught killer superbug infections in public hospitals last year.
Driver 'Emma Way' contacted by police after boasting of knocking cyclist down on Twitter
A YOUNG driver may have landed herself in trouble after boasting about knocking a cyclist off their bike on Twitter.
Far North Queensland angler shared bed with 2m croc
HE was hoping to catch a birthday barra but instead it turned into crocodile capers for an Innisfail fisherman who finished up spending the night bunked down at home with a tenacious 2m reptile. MORE
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'GI' set for Rumble at the Reef
IT pays to be a good student - just ask the lucky youngsters who received a one-hour rugby league clinic with NRL star Greg Inglis at Barlow Park this week. more
Grabau may be ready to cop retirement
TAIPANS favourite Aaron Grabau is considering retirement to become a police officer, the foundation Snake admitting it would be a hard but inevitable decision to give away the gamejl he loves
- Tribunal meets tonight on Sharks walk-off
- Cycling coup puts Far North Queensland on sport's map
- Pride restored with comprehensive win
- Rockets just pip unlucky Marlins
- Reconciliation plays out in spirit of game
- Take a swing at Port Douglas Carnivale's 2013 sports events
- Old crew reunited in campaign for shield
Emma Louise is homeward bound for Vs Head Vs Heart launch at Tanks Arts Centre
Emma Louise returns to where it all began to launch her
dynamic debut album Vs Head Vs Heart. more
No more hangovers for Bradley Cooper after Part III
Everyman Bradley Cooper couldn't be more different from Phil in The Hangover franchise, writes Tiffany Baker.
- Queen of the Knob looks forward to calling it a day
- Microsoft unveils next-generation Xbox One in Seattle
- Australians making presence felt at Cannes Film Festival in 2013
- Apocalyptic interactive dance at de-generator at Centre of Contemporary Arts
- Time for a big laugh at Port Douglas Carnivale's comedy events
Heli Charters and Nautilus combine forces in aviation merge
FAR Northern aviation company Heli Charters is merging with Townsville-based company Nautilus Aviation. more
Visitors rate Cairns a 'perfect city'
CAIRNS has been rated the fourth top destination in the South Pacific by the influential TripAdvisor booking website.
- Far North Queensland building projects compete for architecture awards
- Airport extends Ironman support in Far North Queensland
- Cairns Legacy ex-president to fight sacking and eviction of caretakers
- Cairns region in pitch to European travellers
- Green light for Cape bauxite mine
- Mining bonanza as 8000 in Far North Queensland apply for 250 jobs
- Cairns number one regional destination for conventions
Flight attendants reveal the type of passenger most likely to get upgraded
ARE you a smartly-dressed, single man in your 30s? Well congratulations, you're the kind of passenger who's the most likely to get a flight upgrade. more
Guy Sebastian on music, pop and family
Guy Sebastian has the most number 1 hits for an Aussie male artist. He recently has kicked off his get along tour, playing more than 40 shows around the country.
- It's all about meme
- Have you got the magic touch give Ironmen a good rub?
- Blak the new black in fashion modelling around Cairns
- The etiquette of being social media polite
- Cairns Ukulele Festival shaping up to hit all the right notes
- With the swipe of the hand, children lose ability to pick up pencils
- A taste of the good life in the Far North
Cairns house prices surpassing most regional cities
PROPERTY prices in Cairns are surpassing most regional cities across the state following a leap inthe past quarter. more
Prepare for property boost after Federal Election
The property market will recover after the September federal election, Aussie home loans entrepreneur John Symond has predicted at a national real estate conference.
- Smart tips for first timers
- Time for a realty check
- Crunch the numbers for home loans
- Lower interest rates next year could still be to come
- Take the stress out of selling your home
- The garish trends that result in interior horror and send buyers packing
- Borrowers saving hundreds of thousands in mortgage fees
