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The Latest Breaking News from Cairns

Getting down with Didg – Queensland’s Deaf Indigenous Dance Group

The Cairns-based troupe provide a safe space for dancers to express their culture and communicate freely

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Qld woman's death treated as suspicious

A possible domestic violence link is forming part of a police investigation into the death of a woman in the driveway of a vacant Cairns unit.

AAP

Cairns inquest hears from police who failed to find missing woman Ms Bernard since 2013

The family of a woman who went missing nine years ago in north Queensland want answers as to why she was never found.

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Taipans ruin Phoenix's NBL finals push

South East Melbourne's NBL play-off hopes are in tatters after Cairns Taipans upset the Phoenix in a thriller.

AAP

Midnight Oil cancels Darwin, Cairns concerts after frontman Peter Garrett tests positive for COVID

The iconic Australian band says it is "profoundly disappointed" to cancel two shows in the group's final tour.

ABC News

Queensland's growing COVID-19 outbreak of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant puts health system under pressure

The number of hospitals and ambulances workers isolating or quarantining with COVID doubles in a week and a half, with Brisbane's northside, the Gold Coast, Cairns and the Darling Downs hardest hit.

ABC News

Jetstar extends Newcastle flights to Cairns

Jetstar has signed on for a second season of direct flights from Newcastle to Cairns starting in late June.

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Taipans edge bottom of NBL table Breakers

Breakers teenager Ousmane Dieng played the best game of his NBL career but his missed three-point attempt handed Cairns a tense 93-90 win.

AAP

Phoenix back in finals hunt, down Taipans

Brandon Ashley has starred in South East Melbourne's important road win over Cairns as the Phoenix put themselves back in the NBL finals hunt.

AAP

As the 2022 federal election looms, Scott Morrison announces $60m for tourism recovery

Making the announcement in Cairns, Scott Morrison said $45m would go to Tourism Australia and the remainder to Tourism Tropical North Queensland.

ABC News

Fisherman accused of making deckhand swim across crocodile-inhabited river walks free

It took the jury less than half a day to find fisherman Yarn Garrick Ward not guilty, after the Far North Queensland court heard several allegations of torture. Mr Ward suggested his accuser had been under the influence of drugs.

ABC News

Cairns' gigantic Captain Cook statue purchased by demolition company owner

Cairns' giant James Cook statue has been purchased by a demolition company owner who says he'd like to keep it in public view, but there will be no refunds if the concrete captain falls apart in the process.

ABC News

Where To Rappel Into Rainforest Pools In Aus If You’re Keen To Yeet Off Into Nature

Desperate for an adventure? Fangin’ for some fun? Wanna escape into he rainforest? Do it without having to leave the country.

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JackJumpers ease past Taipans in NBL

The Tasmania JackJumpers have cruised to a 85-69 win over the Taipans in Cairns to put more pressure on the NBL's top four.

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6 Things That All Loose Units Who Love An Adventure Should Do On Their Next Holiday

If you love adventure, head on holidays and do these six things while there to get the blood pumping again.

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Ricky James Cowan sentenced to life in prison for murder of Crystal Ratcliffe

A Supreme Court judge says Rocky James Cowan murdered Crystal Ratcliffe out of "pure selfishness" in an act that "wreaked havoc" on their two children.

AAP

United down Taipans, build on NBL momentum

Melbourne United have cemented their position on top of the NBL ladder with a comprehensive 89-73 away win over Cairns.

AAP

Coach's spray helps 36ers to NBL win

The Adelaide 36ers overcame a poor start to beat the Cairns Taipans 82-71 in their NBL clash in Adelaide.

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Hawks blow away struggling Taipans in NBL

Illawarra's second half defensive masterclass has seen the Hawks blowout Cairns by 25 points and record yet another win at home over the Taipans.

ABC News

Boy, 14, charged with manslaughter over fatal car crash in Cairns

Police charge a 14-year-old boy with a range of offences, including manslaughter, after a fatal car crash in a suburb in Cairns in Far North Queensland.

AAP

Breakers edge out Taipans in NBL thriller

They were made to work until the last second, but New Zealand have won their fourth NBL game of the season with an 84-83 victory over Cairns.

ABC News

14yo boy dies, five children injured when an allegedly stolen car hits tree in Cairns

A teenager has died after a car he was travelling in with five other children, aged 12 to 15, hit a tree at high speed in Cairns overnight.

AAP

Hawks outlast fighting Taipans in NBL

The Illawarra Hawks are back in the NBL's top four with a tight 87-81 win over Cairns at home behind 18-point outings by Duop Reath and Justinian Jessup.

ABC News

Health services inquiry in Cairns told of critical GP shortage, mental health and aged care crisis

Dementia patients travel 700km for care, nursing students live in tents and the Cairns region has the highest suicide rate in the state, an inquiry into Queensland's health services hears.

ABC News

Turtle's U-turn days before Tongan volcanic eruption captured by satellite imagery

A turtle released after nearly three years of rehabilitation has another lucky escape — performing a giant U-turn just before a deadly volcanic eruption in Tonga.

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