Last Top Stories: Cairns woman accused of blackmailing Cook MP Billy Gordon over explicit photo

Cairns woman accused of blackmailing Cook MP Billy Gordon over explicit photo

The Cairns Post understands detectives launched an investigation into the alleged extortion after Mr Gordon reported the alleged blackmail to them. The amount of money involved in the alleged extortion attempt is reportedly up to $10,000. It is alleged ... >> view original

Petrol douser jailed over Cairns airport protest

A man has been jailed for dousing himself in petrol and threatening to set himself alight at Cairns airport. Hanback Chae was sentenced in the Cairns District Court on Friday morning to 18 months behind bars, to be suspended after three months. >> view original

Minister heading to Cairns t help fix hospital ramping

“Cairns Hospital's Emergency Department has a unique set of challenges,'' Mr Dick said. “I want to work with the community to explore and develop genuine solutions.” Together Queensland public health vice-president Dr Sandy Donald said the meeting was ... >> view original

Speculation mounts over Justin Bieber visiting Cairns and Far North Queensland

It is believed the pop star's camp has booked accommodation in Cairns but it is news to tourism heavyweights and even the Cairns mayor. “We'll happily roll out the welcome mat, as would his many young fans,'' Mayor Bob Manning said. “Of course he would ... >> view original

Bad signs on the Great Barrier Reef bothers Cairns boatie

In 15 years visiting Michaelmas and Upolu Cays National Park, 33km east of Cairns, Kurt Friedrich said he had never seen tourist infrastructure on the island in such a bad state. Of most concern is a sign with information about breeding birds on ... >> view original

The 2015 Cairns Tropical mardi gras will be bigger and better than ever and we ...

RAINBOW PRIDE: Cyril Berjot, Chiko Ingham, Emily Thomas-Ndukwu, Carolyne Yakase, Olly Kiettipipat, Meg Tallis and Victor Francioni are all smiles as they prepare for the upcoming Tropical mardi gras. PICTURE: JUSTIN BRIERTY Source: News Limited. >> view original

Lake Morris turns out to be a dam fine fishing spot

Cairns Regional Council approved the dam, also known as Lake Morris, for recreational use in July. Mr Andersen is the only commercial permit holder, but it is understood there are at least two other operators seeking approval for activities at the dam. >> view original

Rowes look for 'something very special' with filly in Townsville

The veteran Cairns trainer will have Minnie Street contest the $100,000 sprint classic, this year run as a three-year-old race due to Cluden Park's recent revamp. Named after the street Rowe and his family grew up in, the bay filly holds extra ... >> view original

Apple fans (and a robot) among first to buy new iPhone 6s – video

Hundreds queue in Sydney to be some of the first to get their hands on the new iPhone 6s or 6s Plus. For those standing in the rain on George Street, it's irrelevant that a store across the street is selling the same product with no waiting required ... >> view original

Apple is refunding all purchases of ad-blocking app Peace

Apple is refunding all purchases of Peace, the popular ad-blocking app that was pulled from the App Store last week after its creator changed his mind. Peace founder Marco Arment saw his $3.79 app skyrocket in popularity when it was released last week. >> view original