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25.01.2022 Reader John Macdonald took a photo of a Ulysses butterfly stopped on a bougainvillea plant - but then he noticed something unusual. Can you spot it?

25.01.2022 In what we can only imagine was a glorious day, Bachelor star Tara Pavlovic served McDonalds to her wedding guests for dinner.

25.01.2022 According to the listing agent, lifestyle and home office are the two most popular real estate search terms. And this home ticks both those boxes, find out why.

24.01.2022 Melbournites sucking in the humidity at Cairns Airport have been shocked to find barely anyone wearing a mask as incredible new arrivals statistics roll in.

24.01.2022 The final day of the Basketball Queensland under-14 Boys State Championships has arrived. Up next, its Cairns Marlins v Southern Districts Spartans in the bronze medal game from 12.30pm. WATCH IT LIVE HERE

23.01.2022 From marrying the heir to the Playboy fortune to plenty of glow ups, here’s what the young cast of the Harry Potter films has been up to.

22.01.2022 There are plenty of big-name attractions in the Far North, but the locals have their own favourites. Here are eight places where Cairns locals love to eat, drink, swim and play. What would you add to the list?

22.01.2022 If you were blown away by the Brisbane house that had a giant skate bowl in it, just wait till you see the wicked genius of this home that comes with an entire wooden skate park inside it.

22.01.2022 Coronavirus infections are soaring across Europe and the United States as the World Health Organisation warns of mounting deaths.

21.01.2022 Dean Jones wife of 34 years has broken her silence after the Australian cricket greats sudden death rocked the sporting world.

21.01.2022 Cairns’ pop-up stadium has been given an official State Government name but we reckon the suggestions we got from readers are much better. VOTING CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT

21.01.2022 Telcos face hefty penalties if they fail to comply with new rules to stop scam calls that have cost Aussies tens of millions of dollars this year. Do you think it will work?

21.01.2022 When Meghan was accused of collaborating with authors for a biography, her lawyers clapped back throwing her friend under the bus.

21.01.2022 Three months ago, Edmonton resident Antony Taylor smashed a world record. Today, hes out to do it again.

20.01.2022 A Far North ecotourism drawcard is expected to languish in the mangroves after Cairns Regional Council moved to offload the ageing asset.

20.01.2022 Details of former Australian fast bowler Brett Lees heroic attempt to save Dean Jones have been laid bare following the cricket legends sudden death in India. A distraught Lee said he "gave everything to ... bring Dean back".

20.01.2022 A motorist is being treated for critical injuries after a horror head-on collision with a truck south of Cairns.

20.01.2022 The final day of the Basketball Queensland under-14 Boys State Championships has arrived. Its Cairns Stingers v Townsville Lightning from 9.30am WATCH IT LIVE HERE

19.01.2022 A Queensland man says his multiple face piercings, tattoos and mohawk are stopping him getting a job despite multiple applications.

18.01.2022 After being hospitalised many times for a severe cold, Forest Lebrocq was finally diagnosed with a rare disease and his parents were told he wouldnt survive his first surgery. After pulling through, the little battler is now facing another high-risk operation.

18.01.2022 Unusual plans to overhaul a CBD building facade could be the sign of a new trend that would change the city centre streetscape as we know it. What do you think?

18.01.2022 Shane Warne did the most Warnie thing this week. And if it happened to any of us, we’d be humiliated.

18.01.2022 With her shock of red hair and her fingers curled around a lump of wood she called her peacemaker, pub patrons knew far better than to mess with Dottie Darwen. But there was also a softer side to the legendary Cairns bartender who died last month aged 95.

17.01.2022 Who makes the best coffee in the Far North? After tallying the nominations, 40 cafes and espresso bars have made the final shortlist. SEE THE SHORTLIST + VOTE: https://bit.ly/3mJO59b

17.01.2022 WARNING: This story will make you hungry We started with nearly 100 restaurants in the running for FNQ's best burger. Now we can reveal the place you voted as the home of the best burgers in region. Story: https://bit.ly/2VqYslK

17.01.2022 A passionate brewer from Sydney with a grand vision for Cairns will turn on the craft beer tap at his new CBD restaurant and bar today.

17.01.2022 The number of Cairns residents opting to undergo home renovations and extensions on their current property has spiked. Find out what changes they are making.

16.01.2022 Freshly minted LNP leader David Crisafulli will unveil a refreshed shadow cabinet line-up with some new faces and brand new portfolios. SEE THE FULL LIST OF WHO MADE IT IN.

16.01.2022 While the Bruce Highway is sadly the setting for the most fatalities in the region, three streets have emerged as the worst car crash locations in Cairns. Where do you see the most incidents or near-misses?

16.01.2022 Designs for a new water park and entertainment precinct, complete with mini golf and a licensed cafe, will be developed after Douglas Shire Council committed $465,000 into a masterplan for the Port Douglas project.

16.01.2022 Thirty finalists from across the region are in the running to claim the title of FNQ’s Best Burger. Which venue gets your vote? Hurry, the poll closes at midnight.

16.01.2022 Former colleagues of business leader Sandy Whyte, who was tragically found dead, say his legacy will live on through the programs he helped develop throughout the Cairns community.

15.01.2022 A remote Cape York town is desperately fighting to save the life of a young whale that became beached on the sand overnight.

15.01.2022 The United States has come to Australia’s defence as controversy over the communist nation’s offensive tweet rages.

15.01.2022 A well-known Far North cassowary has been spotted with four new chicks just months after three of his offspring were killed by cars - but there are grave fears it will happen again. STORY: https://bit.ly/3kFow7g

14.01.2022 WATCH | This Queensland pet owner didn't hesitate to rescue her puppy from the clutches of a carpet python.

14.01.2022 The daughter of Aussie cricket icon Dean Jones, who died overnight, posted a message to her dad thats both haunting and incredibly sad.

14.01.2022 Hannah Clarke’s parents have revealed what they believe could have saved their daughter and her three kids, who were killed by Hannah’s estranged husband.

14.01.2022 A man has died after his car collided head-on with a truck on a quiet road off the Bruce Highway south of Cairns.

12.01.2022 A whale that became stranded on a Far Northern beach has sadly been euthanised after its health deteriorated substantially.

12.01.2022 We have arrived at the pointy end of the draw at the Basketball Queensland under-14 Boys State Championships in Cairns. The South West Metro Pirates v Cairns Marlins are now on court. WATCH IT LIVE HERE

12.01.2022 The most crucial case in Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn his defeat reaches a new stage today. Legal experts say hope is already lost.

11.01.2022 Three new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Queensland, all of which are in Cairns. Two crew members from an international ship are being treated at Cairns Hospital and third is in hotel quarantine.

11.01.2022 A striking fireworks display lit up the sky over the Cairns CBD tonight. Xplosive Art director Mike Newman said due to COVID-19 the display was the company's first in nine months, and was for a private function.

11.01.2022 Crime was one of the hottest topics during the recent State Election and now a major survey of Cairns residents shows just how concerned people are for their safety in their own homes.

10.01.2022 The State Government has promised to put thousands more police on the beat across Queensland, including the Far North, over the next five years in what they say is the biggest investment in policing in 30 years.

10.01.2022 Several Far North teachers have made the shortlist for the state's most esteemed education awards which recognise excellence in teaching

10.01.2022 For the first time in 30 years, a huge tract of land fronting Tinaroo Falls Dam has been offered for sale by the Presbyterian Church of Queensland.

10.01.2022 Law enforcement is stepping up the fight against illegal marine activity in the Torres Strait through the rollout of new covert technology specifically developed by the CSIRO. Full details: https://bit.ly/2UyXX8X

09.01.2022 Australia’s 2020 coronavirus recession was short, sharp and painful, and the big challenge now is how do we rebound from the biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression. What do you think needs to happen?

09.01.2022 The tragic suicide of 14-year-old Dolly Everett after relentless bullying sparked an outpouring of grief across the world. Now her family have spoken out about how Dolly spent her final day, and the last question she asked her mum on the day she died.

08.01.2022 Cairns Ironman organisers have revealed the best places for spectators to line up and support the event without drawing a crowd this year. VIEW THE COURSE OUTLINE.

08.01.2022 It’s a stark message that has been broadcast from the very top the US must be ready to go fight tonight. Meanwhile, Beijing doubles down

08.01.2022 Donald Trump’s push to overturn US election results suffered another blow after a $4 million Wisconsin recount only added more votes to Joe Biden’s campaign.

07.01.2022 Theres a new royal baby on the way, with Princess Eugenie revealing she is expecting her first child early next year.

07.01.2022 Big traffic and parking changes are coming to the Cairns CBD in just a matter of days as work surges ahead on a $28 million redevelopment.

07.01.2022 As if coronavirus restrictions hadnt battered north Queensland tourism operators enough, a fresh looming threat is set to make it a one-two punch.

07.01.2022 Two people who tested positive to COVID-19 on a ship off the Far North coast will be transferred to Cairns and added to Queenslands virus tally, the states top doctor has confirmed. Full story: https://bit.ly/3kIB65K

07.01.2022 Victoria has now gone 30 days with no new coronavirus cases and no deaths, but a testing blitz is under way after a shock discovery.

07.01.2022 Rare defect Ooshies are popping up online with hefty asking prices but shoppers are warned not to get too carried away with the collectables.

05.01.2022 Several factors are contributing to a surge in the Cairns property market with many buyers snapping up homes sight unseen. Find out why people are so desperate to buy and who they are.

04.01.2022 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair and Deadly Choices will host a free concert at Munro Martin Parklands from 4pm this Saturday Hosted by Aaron Fa’aoso, the line-up will include Royston, Mau Power and Naomi Wenitong, as well as cultural dance performances. Book your seat at Ticketlink.

03.01.2022 Is now the right time to consider an investment property in Cairns? All the incentives are targeted for first home buyers or new builds, so is there room to make money off property?

03.01.2022 Grass fires are expected to keep smouldering in the absence of rain as a blaze spews smoke towards the city.

02.01.2022 A letter sent from a Far North indigenous group to the United Nations pleading for the Daintree to be protected from development has been disputed by members of its own Board.

02.01.2022 Cairns Basketball U14 Marlins coach Brett Toombs discusses his team's upcoming clash against RedCity Roar. Tune in live from 3.30pm, followed by the Stingers at 5pm. LIVESTREAM: https://bit.ly/2HmX5Rg

01.01.2022 A man is set to appear in a Cairns court charged with stealing a prime mover and trailer and taking it on a 460km trip north through North Queensland.

01.01.2022 Marg Judd sent in this spectacular photo of the calm sea at Palm Cove, which will on Sunday host part of the 2020 Ironman Cairns. More details, traffic closures: https://bit.ly/2RTJeUC

01.01.2022 Just days after Labor said this huge infrastructure project would take decades, the LNP has announced a $33 billion plan to get it done in 15 years.