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Think you know Queensland's coast? The road trip that proves otherwise
Australia’s love for Big Things shines along this relaxing, charming coastal drive.
Forget the Gold Coast: How to spend five days in Queensland's coolest little city
Flights from Auckland and Christchurch make Cairns easily accessible for Kiwis.
Report due for post-farewell party fatal chopper crash in Cairns
Final report on Cairns crash due; pilot's unauthorised flight raises safety concerns.
Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years
Joss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same
The extraordinary life of a Kiwi who was accused of killing his wife
Alex Lang, also known as Donald McPherson, also featured in a $35m bank swindle.
'It wasn’t a booze up': The night of NZ pilot's deadly chopper crash revealed
His boss says he was a 'model employee' and is dumbfounded by his actions.
'He would have known his career was over': Shock after NZ pilot's fatal chopper crash
The 23-year-old Kiwi unlawfully took helicopter and crashed into Cairns hotel building.
Cairns helicopter crash: 23-year-old New Zealander named as pilot
Wilson had been drinking and did not have permission to take the helicopter.
Mystery surrounds fatal ‘unauthorised’ chopper flight
The helicopter crashed into a hotel and claimed the life of the pilot.
'Unauthorised': Helicopter that crashed into Cairns hotel roof was 'stolen'
The helicopter flew around before crashing into the roof in a ‘massive explosion'.
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5 new experiences to try in Australia from July onwards
If winter is getting you down, check out these new things to do across Australia.
10-year-old Australian boy accused of sexually assaulting tourist
A 23-year-old Italian woman was attacked in Cairns.
The locals' guide to Atherton Tablelands - Queensland's most overlooked holiday destination
Cairns local and tour guide James Boettcher has all the insider intel.
'Who did my sister marry?': The extraordinary life of a Kiwi who was accused of killing his wife
Alex Lang, also known as Donald McPherson, also featured in a $35m bank swindle.
Paula Bennett: The cost of losing our No 8 wire mentality - we can't blame the Government
OPINION: We are experts at getting in our own way, over-regulating and making excuses.
'Very lucky to be alive': Pilot praised after passengers in 'flipped over' plane survive
Ten people — including a girl — were transported to hospital.
'Don’t cancel Christmas' says Queensland tourism after record floods
Four days from Christmas, Cairns tourism operators and airport have reopened for business.
Child, 7, stranded on hospital roof as flood emergency grips Queensland
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper is causing record flooding in far north Queensland.
Cairns airport under water, planes submerged as flash floods hit Queensland
Meanwhile, a young girl fights for her life after being struck by lightning.
Fears Aussie cyclone could wash crocs into city streets
'You've seen snakes on a plane...' local warns ahead of tropical tempest.
'Do not come to the airport': Cairns warns of major disruption as Cyclone Jasper arrives
The flight chaos comes before the busy summer period, with a long tail expected.
Rainforest caffeine to tropical lollies: Welcome to Australia’s bushfood ‘supermarket’
Venture into Cairns rainforest with the Mandingalbay Yidinji community.
5 Australia city hotels paving the way for inclusive hospitality
Travel without limits: top picks for accessible city hotels in Australia.
Good golly, good reef! Cairns is full of surprises
The to-do list never stops extending in Cairns.
Kicks in Cairns: The Kiwi adventure sport junkie showing visitors the ropes
From canyoning to bungee jumping, Cairns offers plenty to get the adrenaline pumping