‘Hungry’ problem crocodile removed from popular swimming area
A ‘hungry’ 2.8m saltie has been captured with a baited trap on a far north river after it was spotted near a popular camping and swimming area.
A ‘hungry’ 2.8m saltie has been captured with a baited trap on a far north river after it was spotted near a popular camping and swimming area.
Hundreds of Jimmy Buffett fans lit up a Cairns boating club for a cause close to the heart of local band members. See the pictures.
A witness says the man accused of murdering a young Qld mother told him that if he had something to do with her death “they would never find her”, a court has heard.
Cairns pediatrician Dr Angela Wilson explains the “complex, multidimensional” process of diagnosing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in Australia.
A major shake-up has been announced for air travel into the Torres Straits after the falling through of a Skytrans deal with Northern Territory Air Services to provide island transfers.
The Opposition says Cairns should be home to a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) testing facility after the region was named the youth crime capital of Queensland.
From TV screens to the distillery scene, popular TV presenter Larry Emdur will launch his new whisky line at Salt House.
One of Queensland’s most beloved holiday sites has unveiled a brand new water park following a turbulent rebuild during Cyclone Alfred. See the pictures.
The life of a 39-year-old motorcycle mechanic and FIFO worker spiralled quickly into “chaos and crisis” after he turned to meth to cope with a death in the family, a court has heard.
As autumn moves towards winter what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
As autumn moves towards winter what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
The deaths of James Jeffrey Nichols, Donald Fredrick Ruthenberg and Janice Claire Hinchy have been announced in the The Cairns Post’s My Tributes. Read the latest death notices here.
Funerals for Bernadine Terese Breen, Cedric John Crooks and Jennifer Anne Reuben (Nee Brown) will be held in in Cairns this week. Read the latest funeral notices here.
Fast-acting tradies have stepped in to restrain a couple who police allege robbed a CBD tobacco shop before attempting to carjack a getaway vehicle.
Health Minister Tim Nicholls remains adamant negotiations for wages and conditions for Queensland’s nurses and midwives are “nation-leading” despite backlash.
Skyrocketing rates of armed robbery, weapon crime and car theft will be front of mind for victims attending an upcoming crime forum in Cairns hosted by a former Queensland prison boss.
The reputation of Queensland tourism has taken a hit, according to Cape York tour operators, following the shut down of access to the Tip that’s been slammed as a failure of state government leadership.
A Thursday Island nurse may be forced to retire for medical reasons after a lifesaving treatment that helped cure her breast cancer left her with devastating side effects.
Queensland residents were dismayed by the lack of sausage sizzles at polling booths on election day, with multiple travelling across the cities just to secure their ‘democracy sausage’. VOTE IN OUR POLL
The former chief executive officer of Cape York Land Council, Dion Reece Creek, 39, was arrested and charged this week on 38 fraud-related charges.
Newly elected Leichhardt MP Matt Smith has spoken about his first order of business while surrounded by unionists at the Queensland Unions’ Labour Day Parade.
The Queensland Victims’ Commissioner says if Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) was taken seriously, it could play a critical role in addressing youth crime.
Union members were in full voice as they marched along the Esplanade for worker’s rights at the annual Labour Day march. SEE WHO WAS THERE
Far North leaders have cast their eyes’ ahead following Labor’s big win in Leichhardt with Matt Smith to be called on to deliver hundreds of millions in funding to kickstart the region’s crippled economy.
Retiring Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has blasted the ALP’s efforts to liken a Far North political hopeful to Donald Trump during the federal election campaign.
Bob Katter’s hopes of playing “piggy in the middle” with Labor and the LNP have been dashed with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confidently forming a majority in the House of Representatives in an embarrassing loss for the Coalition.
The Barbary Coasters have performed their popular annual Parrothead Party, playing the tropical rock music of the late Jimmy Buffett to hundreds of fans at the Yorkeys Knob Boating Club on Sunday. SEE WHO WAS THERE
Cairns football and cricket clubs have been left without power for days after vandals targeted the Walker Road Sporting Precinct.
Labor candidate for Leichhardt Matt Smith responds to questions on if the party ran an anti-Trump election campaign, and whether the campaign…
Labor candidate for Leichhardt Matt Smith responds to questions on if the party ran an anti-Trump election campaign, and whether the campaign…
Labor’s Matt Smith is all but certain to claim victory in seat of Leichhardt with the former Cairns Taipans basketball playerset to defy the bookies. LIVE RESULTS
Labor’s Matt Smith has claimed victory in the seat of Leichhardt with the former Cairns Taipans basketball player defying the bookies.
Member for Kennedy Bob Katter has retained his seat this federal election with the maverick MP pushing ahead of the LNP’s Annette Swaine in a crowded eight-candidate race.
Residents across the Far North will cast their votes to decide who will represent the seats of Kennedy in the 2025 Federal election. Follow live results, here.
Residents across the Far North will cast their votes to decide who will represent the seats of Leichhardt and Kennedy in the 2025 Federal election. LIVE RESULTS
Australia will head to the polls on Saturday for the federal election. See the full list of Leichhardt polling booth locations here.
Major and minor parties have fought to sway Far North Queenslanders in one of the most marginal seats in Australia, but who are they voting for on election eve?
Australia will head to the polling booths on Saturday for the federal election. See the full list of Kennedy polling booth locations, here.