The Latest Breaking News from Cairns

Rajwinder Singh, the prime suspect in the alleged murder of Far North Queensland woman Toyah Cordingley has been extradited from India back to Australia to face trial. It brings the years-long investigation that rocked the Cairns community one step closer to being heard in court.

People with pitchforks on social media pages are raising fears of vigilantism but others say they want real solutions, not just more kids in jail

Community leaders in Cairns, Townsville, and Mount Isa demand the Queensland government introduce a banned drinker register to address alcohol-related violence.

A monsoon trough over Far North Queensland dumps more than 100 millimetres of rain overnight, with some areas facing six-hourly totals of up to 300mm.

Xavier Cooks produced a finals performance for the ages as Sydney shook off an indifferent first half to defeat Cairns.

As Queensland grapples with the ongoing housing crisis, two burgeoning cities an hour south of Brisbane continue to steadily grow. But what do residents who were first attracted to the area think?

The North Queensland Cowboys have shared the spoils with the Dolphins following a last-minute try in their NRL trial in Cairns.

Fitzroy Island Resort, a 45-minute boat ride from Cairns, comes with a price tag expected to exceed $35 million in what could be the latest getaway to be snapped up by Australians investors in the past 18 months.

Uni, 23, is determined to complete the trip from south to north on his foot-powered scooter – and regional Australia has welcomed him with open arms

The man accused of murdering 24-year-old Cairns woman Toyah Cordingley will be extradited from India to Australia to stand trial.

Police say Mr Singh fled to India the day after Ms Cordingley was found dead on Wangetti Beach north of Cairns in 2018.