Jetstar makes emergency landing at Cairns after bird strike fright
A FLOCK of birds is to blame for a strike that forced a Jetstar plane to perform an emergency landing at Cairns Airport yesterday.
Cairns region's Avenue of Honour a national memorial
WHAT began as a germ of an idea, has grown in to a remarkable symbol of dedication, tenacity and generosity.
Global appeal to save Cairns' natural wonders
A VIDEO showcasing the Far Norths' natural wonders and the importance of protecting them will be sent to philanthropists around the world in a new fundraising push by the region's only environmental non-profit legal service.
Top cop has voice of reason on sharing the road with cyclists
IF ever there was a better person to spread the Share the Road message, it is a police officer.
Amnesty's lethal haul of weapons in Cairns
A MACHINE gun capable of blowing up an armoured truck or an aeroplane was among a swag of weapons handed in to Far North police stations and arms dealers during the recent amnesty.
Gavin the parrotfish photobombs tourists to Cairns
A SPOTLIGHT-loving parrotfish from the Great Barrier Reef is creating a name for himself all over the world, shamelessly hijacking tourists' happy snaps with his impressive pearly whites. MORE
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Global Cups thrill local biking fans
ORGANISERS are confident of an influx of riders to see out the FNQ Enduro and Minjin Cup season after what some are describing as the most exciting week in Cairns's mountain bike history since 1996. more
'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.
- Grabau may be ready to cop retirement
- 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
Uncanny Valley is another step forward for Midnight Juggernauts
THE quest for making robot music with human hands goes on for Midnight Juggernauts - and there isn't a Daft Punk helmet in sight. more
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.
- No more hangovers for Bradley Cooper after Part III
- Birds Of Tokyo announce Cairns show, with chance to win tickets
- Movie review: Dead Man Down is dead in the water
- Bombastic island grooves from Bustamento for World Music Series at Tanks
- Renegades: Outsider Art launches at KickArts Contemporary Arts
PNG air traffic doubles to Cairns
PASSENGER numbers between Cairns and PNG have more than doubled since 2005, with up to 14 flights operating daily between the destinations. more
Agents enjoy Chinese airline luxury on the ground at Cairns
A TOUCH of luxury greeted several travel agents at Cairns Airport yesterday, after they were given a tour aboard a visiting China Eastern Airlines aircraft.
- Heli Charters and Nautilus combine forces in aviation merge
- Visitors rate Cairns a 'perfect city'
- 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
Agents enjoy Chinese airline luxury on the ground at Cairns
A TOUCH of luxury greeted several travel agents at Cairns Airport yesterday, after they were given a tour aboard a visiting China Eastern Airlines aircraft. more
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.
- Guy Sebastian on music, pop and family
- 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
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
