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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. MORE


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<strong>Indigenous pride: </strong> Adam Gross, Dwayne Bosen, Tom Nichols, Kane Richter and Toby Fatnowna in the special Cairns Dreamtime by the Sea jerseys. Picture: BRENDAN FRANCIS

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

<strong> Ready for tee-off: </strong> Carnivale's annual Golf Tournament starts on Sunday.

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.

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<strong> Big giggle: </strong> Triple M radio host and comedian Greg Sullivan is at The Big Laugh on Thursday.

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


<strong> Destination: </strong> A push to attract European travellers to Far North Queensland.

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


Buyer beware: Avoid common mistakes.

Smart tips for first timers

Buying your first home is a daunting and often stressful time. It is also the time when mistakes can be made. more


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