premium_iconThe nostalgic secret to the success of FNQ’s best bakeryBest bakery Cairns Post readers have voted for their favourite bakery, with the honour going to a community favourite that keeps customers coming back with childhood favourites. Combined Shape
premium_iconTrick to growing great strawberries in coastal FNQGardening It’s not easy to grow strawberries successfully in coastal Far North Queensland, but a little planning will turn the tables. This is what you need to know. Combined Shape
premium_icon10 best FNQ island camping spotsGetaways Dreaming of a weekend camping trip with a difference? Swap the hustle and bustle for crystal-clear water, palm trees and sandy beaches with a getaway to one of these Great Barrier Reef islands. Combined Shape
premium_iconTop ten best resorts to take a dip in FNQTop resort pools No tropical resort is complete without a pool to chill out in after a long day, and the Far North is no slouch. Here are ten of the best resort pools we’ve picked from around the region. Combined Shape
premium_iconCrystalbrook’s nod to Italian cuisine launches at FlynnCairns dining A vibrant nod to the region’s Italian farmers and pioneers has finally opened to diners at Crystalbrook Flynn, and by the looks of the menu it has been worth the wait.
premium_iconHow COVID gloom is pushing Far North families to the brinkHEALTH Cairns couples are turning to family lawyers at an increasing rate for advice on separation and divorce due to the household strain of the global pandemic. Combined Shape
premium_iconWhat to expect from Great Barrier Reef Masters Games in CairnsSport Olympic gold medallist Natalie Cook is preparing for a massive Cairns multi-sport event with an emphasis on fun. Combined Shape
premium_iconAustralia’s 21 grandest home designsFull List Celebrated architect Peter Maddison has put together his definitive list of the best 21 homes from the nine seasons of hit TV show Grand Designs Australia. Combined Shape
premium_icon10 inspiring Far North women making a differenceWomen’s Day Women across Far North Queensland will mark International Women’s Day today with many simply doing what they’re passionate about. Meet 10 of the region's inspirational women. Combined Shape
Why you need to clean this in your home nowStay clean You will be shocked which areas of your home require a daily wipe down and which you can leave for weeks – even months, according to our expert. Combined Shape
premium_iconThe votes are in: Far North’s best cafe revealedBest cafe Cairns Post readers have voted for the best cafe in Cairns, with the winner crediting its adaptability as the secret to pipping the competition. Combined Shape
premium_icon20 new hobbies, activities to try in FNQ this yearHobbies Looking for a new hobby, club or activity to jump-start your New Year? Take your pick from these Far North options. Combined Shape
premium_iconFunds to entice visitors north during low tourism periodsTourism New federal funding is set to boost visitation during traditional tourism low points with $7.7 million committed to three key projects. Combined Shape
premium_iconInternational aircraft coming out of storage for Cairns routesTravel An aircraft usually reserved for international routes will soon fly domestic travellers in and out of Cairns. Combined Shape
premium_iconCape York land owners iron out details of Tip visitor feeTourism Land owners and tour operators are getting ready for the return of tourists to the Cape, with plans shaping up on how a proposed new fee for visitors will be handled. Combined Shape
premium_iconFar North holiday crowds to hang aroundTOURISM Bumper Easter holiday crowds are expected to remain for much of April as the Far North enjoys a rush of tourists. Combined Shape
premium_iconPacked event calendar for Far North in 2021What’s on Far Northerners have plenty to look forward to as events return in 2021, with everything from tough marathons to arts, food and film festivals on the cards as well as performances by some of Australia’s biggest musical names. FULL EVENT GUIDE Combined Shape
premium_iconWhere to begin before a tropical wet season renovationRenovations Rain, rain, rain – and it’s renovation time for Far North Queenslanders, with local builders flat out. Here are tips from the experts for those thinking of a home reboot. Combined Shape
premium_iconHow to keep your house fresh in the FNQ wet seasonLiving Keeping your home fresh during a steamy wet season can be challenging – here’s the best tips from locals. Combined Shape
premium_iconHow to get creative with home renovations on a budgetDIY Far Northerners focusing on home improvement are starting with projects which are affordable and not too daunting. Combined Shape
premium_iconGoing vegan in FNQ? Here is what you need to knowCairns dining Considering giving veganism a crack? Start with this advice from the diet experts, then check out these seven popular vegan spots in Cairns. Combined Shape
premium_icon‘I can’t breathe’: Cairns mum strikes lotto goldLotteries A southside Cairns mum will start 2021 as the city’s newest millionaire after scoring division one in last night’s Gold Lotto draw. Combined Shape
premium_iconCute dogs looking for new home to start the yearAdoption Meet Baxter the labrador mastiff cross. This gorgeous boy, currently in the care of YAPS, is just one of 15 pooches hoping to start the new year with a loving home. MEET MORE DOGS Combined Shape
premium_icon’I don’t have the words’: Mother to be reunited with familyReunion The saga of a mum’s effort to bring her husband and five children stranded in Africa to Australia has reached a happy ending thanks to the generosity of the Cairns community. Combined Shape
premium_iconBest of Far North: Ultimate guide to readers’ favouritesFar North From tradies to teachers and beauty salons to burgers, here are 11 of the people and places readers voted as the Far North’s favourites in 2020.
premium_iconHoliday at home with top resort deals for FNQ localsLOCAL LUXURY Appealing deals are on offer at hotels and resorts for Far North inhabitants, while there’s a raft of discounts available at popular attractions. Here are some inviting options. Combined Shape
premium_iconSing along as Christmas film showcases reef, rainforestCarols Some of the Far North’s most iconic locations will be showcased in a festive feature-length film production which takes the place of the city’s Christmas carols this year. WATCH THE TRAILER Combined Shape
premium_iconWhere the locals go: Eight favourite Far North placesLifestyle 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. Combined Shape
premium_icon‘Check your entry’: Cairns has two new lotto winnersLotteries Two people in the Far North are starting the week hundreds of thousands of dollars richer after a Cairns newsagent sold shares in a lotto-winning syndicate – but the winners might not know yet. Combined Shape
premium_iconLast chance to vote for Far North’s best burgerBest of FNQ 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. Combined Shape
premium_iconGALLERY: Old-time Far North captured in photosCairns history A new digitised release of historical photos has chronicled the evolution of Cairns from a one-horse town to a thriving regional city. SEE THE PHOTOS Combined Shape