Cairns Named Queensland’s Luckiest Postcode for Lottery Wins
Cairns has recorded more Division One lottery wins than any other Queensland postcode, earning the city the state’s top ranking for lottery success.
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Cairns Community Holds Vigil for Crash Victim Savannah Spence Paige
Dozens of people gathered in Far North Queensland to remember Savannah Spence Paige following the fatal Smithfield Bypass crash.
Accused People Smuggler Denied Bail in Cairns Court
A man accused of arranging a hotel room for 10 alleged illegal boat arrivals has been refused bail after the court rejected his explanation for why the...
Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Major Delays in Cairns North
A multi-vehicle collision in Cairns North this morning left a car overturned, with a child among people taken to hospital and roads blocked while emerge...
Cairns Residents Rally for Tougher Action on Crime and Bail Laws
Residents have gathered in Cairns to call for stronger action on crime and bail laws, saying existing justice measures have not delivered enough change.
AFL Cairns Announces Major Grassroots Football Development Investment
New development roles will support Cairns football clubs, volunteers and junior pathways across the region.
HMAS Cairns opens doors to public during Defence Week celebration
Hundreds of visitors attended the HMAS Cairns open day as the Navy celebrated community connections and 125 years of Royal Australian Navy service.
Man jumps from second-storey window to escape Cairns unit fire as witness describes terrifying scene
A 59-year-old man has been taken to hospital after escaping a burning unit in Cairns, with witnesses describing screams, flames and thick smoke during t...
Cairns Airport to Receive $56.1 Million Digital Passenger Card Upgrade
The Australian Government has announced a $56.1 million investment to introduce digital passenger cards at Cairns Airport, aiming to speed up internatio...
Cairns Council Faces Rising Costs After Copper Cable Theft at Water Facility
Cairns Regional Council says repeated copper cable thefts from its Crystal Cascades water intake have caused major repair costs and disrupted critical i...
Police Charge Woman Following Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Near Cairns
Queensland Police have charged a 19-year-old woman from Yarrabah following investigations into a fatal single-vehicle crash near Cairns. The incident, which claimed one person's...
Cairns man jailed for fatal stabbing of housemate after White Rock confrontation
A Cairns man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of his housemate, Darren “Lenny” Smith, following a v...
Former Jonovia Bridal Worker Faces Possible Jail Time After Fraud Charges Involving Brides
Dominique Marianne Rolland has pleaded guilty to fraud-related offences linked to Cairns bridal store Jonovia Bridal, with the court hearing dozens of b...
FNQ Council Warns Proposed Disaster Funding Changes Could Hurt Disaster-Prone Communities
Far North Queensland councils have criticised proposed changes to disaster funding arrangements, warning the reforms could reduce support for regions re...
Major Unit Fire in Parramatta Park Apartment Leaves Home Damaged, Man Charged With Arson
Fire crews have battled a unit blaze in Cairns’ Parramatta Park after a bedroom mattress was allegedly set alight, with a 19-year-old man charged over t...
Police Boost Security at Cairns Show After Alleged Stabbing Threat Circulates Online
Queensland Police have increased security measures at the Cairns Show after an anonymous social media post claimed a stabbing could occur during the eve...
Families Flock to Cairns Show as Annual Event Brings Community Together
Thousands of families have gathered at the Cairns Show to enjoy agricultural displays, carnival rides, live entertainment and traditional attractions, c...
Student Program Returns to Cairns to Help Build North Queensland’s Future Health Workforce
Twenty-one medical, nursing and allied health students have taken part in a regional training program across Far North Queensland, aimed at encouraging...
Alleged Fake Bruce Highway Carjacking Exposed as Insurance Fraud Investigation
Queensland police allege a reported violent carjacking on the Bruce Highway was staged as part of an insurance scam, with two people now facing fraud-re...
Queensland Security Company Taken to Federal Court Over Alleged Failure to Pay Unfair Dismissal Compensation
The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal action against a Queensland security company accused of failing to comply with a Fair Work Commission order r...