Cairns City

A man was seriously injured in a police shooting at Logan Central.

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Queensland Police

Police shooting and fatal crash mark busy night for emergency services

A man was shot in Logan and a driver killed near Esk as crashes, a vehicle fire and other incidents kept emergency crews busy across Queensland overnight.

5 days ago
Cameron Atfield

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New 40km/h speed limits were introduced in the Cairns CBD in 2019.

Roads

How a cheap fix to Queensland’s most dangerous 50km/h streets reduced crashes

The Cairns CBD was one of the most dangerous places to ride a bike or walk in Queensland – until this low-cost solution was rolled out.

February 18, 2026
Felicity Caldwell

Toyah Cordingley was found dead on Wangetti Beach in north Queensland the day after she was reported missing.

Queensland courts

Toyah Cordingley’s killer sentenced to 25 years in prison

The sentence comes at the end of a four-week retrial of the man who was extradited from India to face the charge.

December 9, 2025
Laine Clark

The two Russians and a Frenchman were sailing from Vanuatu to Cairns.

Sharks

Three men rescued after sharks attack inflatable boat

The two Russian men and a French man were on their way to Cairns on the catamaran when their boat began to sink.

September 6, 2023
Fraser Barton

CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 30: Bul Kuol of the Taipans goes to the basket under pressure from Robert Franks during the round 17 NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on January 30, 2023, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)

Cleveland comes alive late as 36ers edge Taipans

Antonious Cleveland scored 11 points in the fourth quarter Adelaide held on in a frantic finish against Cairns to blow the race for second on the ladder wide open.

January 31, 2023
Fraser Barton

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 15: Tahjere McCall of the Titans is challenged by Tom Abercrombie of the Breakers during the round 15 NBL match between New Zealand Breakers and Cairns Taipans at Spark Arena, on January 15, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images)

Taipans nab crucial NBL win over Breakers

As the season reaches its pointy end, the second-placed Cairns outfit are three wins ahead of the third-placed New Zealand Breakers, who have played one game fewer.