Killer strain of mutant drug-resistant tuberculosis claims victim in Cairns
A killer strain of mutant drug-resistant tuberculosis has claimed its latest victim in Queensland as health officials investigate reports of fresh cases of malaria and cholera in the state's far north.
Tours seek flexibility for bigger slice of the cruise passenger market in Cairns and Port Douglas
ADAPTABILITY and exclusivity are the keys for tour operators wanting to get a bigger slice of the cruise passenger market.
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.
Marina being considered as part of $10m makeover of Palm Cove jetty.
TWO breakwaters and a small marina are being considered as part of a $10 million makeover of the popular Palm Cove jetty.
More than a thousand cyclists ride in memory of Tanya Roneberg
More than 1000 riders marked their respects in a 4.5km convoy of cyclists along the Captain Cook Highway this morning.
Cairns gets big bing of exposure across United Kingdom
MICROSOFT'S bing has given Cairns a boost in the UK.
Yesterday the search engine giant used a Getty image of The Great Barrier reef on its homepage, exposing Cairns to millions of searchers across the globe.
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Reconciliation plays out in spirit of game
THE concept was a winner last year and organisers hope the expanded version of AFL Cairns' Dreamtime by the Sea will further support and raise awareness for reconciliation in the community. more
Take a swing at Port Douglas Carnivale's 2013 sports events
PORT Douglas Carnivale's flagship sporting events are in full swing this weekend, with the final day of the Exemplar Clipper Cup regatta today, followed by the kick-off of the Carnivale Tennis Cup and Carnivale Golf Tournament on Sunday.
Time for a big laugh at Port Douglas Carnivale's comedy events
THE Far North's funniest comedians will get their chance to strut their stuff alongside some of Australia's best this weekend at the Port Douglas Carnivale Open Mic Comedy competition. more
Hip-hop heroes Bliss N Eso are sky-high over new album
SYDNEY hip-hop stars Bliss N Eso have announced their new album Circus In The Sky on June 28, the long-awaited follow-up to 2010's ARIA chart-topping effort Running On Air.
Cairns region in pitch to European travellers
THE Far North's greatest pitch to lure Europeans back to the region takes place over the next three days as about 300 travel specialists from the UK and the Continent descend on Cairns. more
Green light for Cape bauxite mine
RIO Tinto's $1.4 billion bauxite mine near Weipa, which could create up to 2000 jobs for the region, has been granted conditional approval by the Federal Government.
- Mining bonanza as 8000 in Far North Queensland apply for 250 jobs
- Cairns number one regional destination for conventions
- The small problems at work that cost a lot
- Samsung says it has successfully tested 5G wireless
- Families hit by cut to baby bonus in Federal Budget
- Sea of red ink risks AAA credit status on eve of Federal Budget
- Gurus hired to build $35m Cairns Aquarium
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. more
It's all about meme
AS anyone who knows their stuff online these days would tell you, "one does not simply create a 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
- Michelle Bridges says it is good to talk about fat kids
Buying your first home is a daunting and often stressful time. It is also the time when mistakes can be made. more
Time for a realty check
Improving selling techniques and finetuning personal skills to deal with vendors and buyers may warrant a trip to the Gold Coast for Far Northern real estate agents.
- 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
- Investor interest is climbing higher
- Creative terms employed in real estate
