Freshwater raintree cut down amid protests

(Photo credit - Cairns Local News)

Cairns locals to rally for abortion rights

Plus: Predictions of a drier than average winter this year for large parts of Queensland.

Cairns police call for calm after stolen car rampage

Plus - Cowboys prop Tom Mikaele has put his hand up for Origin selection

Cairns author and historian found deceased at Gillies Range

71yo Timothy Bottoms went missing on Tuesday. 

Man dies in head-on crash near Martyville

Plus: The Cowboys have secured a double signing from the Sharks. 

Far North politicians launch petition for stronger bail laws

Plus: The Cowboys has signed a new partnership with FNQRL.. worth around six figures. 

Mount Sheridan man dies after shark attack in FNQ

Plus: A stellar win for the Cowboys...

Trinity Beach woman dies after getting hit by police car

Plus: QLD Olympics Minister Tim Mander has stepped aside from cabinet while under investigation over alleged breaches of federal electoral laws. 

Woman critical after getting hit by police car in Cairns

Plus: We're being urged to ditch the cars and hit the foothpath tomorrow for Walk Safely to School Day.

Cairns secures new POLAIR helicopter

The chopper will help officers track down offenders, and locate missing people.