Issued at 12:11 pm EST on Sunday 17 January 2021
Tropical cyclone Kimi has formed northeast of Cooktown.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning zone to affected areas, Cape Melville to...
What about Twitter’s freedom of speech? And that of other social media platforms which have banned President Trump. Surely, non-government corporations have got a right to publish or not publish...
The illegal camp set up on the side of the Captain Cook Highway near Ellis Beach has sparked fierce debate online, with some saying the camp should be moved on while others call for compassion...
The Douglas Shire is in for a wet weekend as the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issues a Flood Watch for areas between Cooktown and Ingham. The Bureau will also be keeping a close eye on a potential...
A car has smashed into the side of a Port Douglas hostel in the early hours of this morning. At around 3:00am a silver Subaru crashed into the side of the Coral Beach Lodge in Port Douglas. The...
A new case of COVID-19 was recorded in the Far North today, however, it is believed to be a historical case, and it could explain the continued positive sewerage tests in North Cairns.
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Reef authorities are calling on recreational fishers to download a free marine parks zoning app before visiting the Great Barrier Reef this year. The free Eye on the Reef app contains a mapping...
The wearing of faces masks at Cairns Airport is now mandatory in the fight to help slow and stop the spread of COVID-19 in the Tropical North. The new Queensland Health regulations require...
A Celebration of Life ceremony for acclaimed artist Jill Booth will be held at St Mary's By the Sea on Sunday 17 January at 9am. She passed away late last year after suffering health challenges. She...
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas welcomes the recent emergence of an endangered Mahogany Glider joey as another success in their conservation efforts to save the possum species. The adorable addition...
