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Pippa Plant, a year 6 student at Cairns Distance Education, has been nominated for the prestigious Fred Hollows Humanity Award. Picture: Supplied

‘Shining light’ schoolgirl

A FAR North Queensland student has been recognised for her compassion and leadership, earning a nomination for the prestigious Fred Hollows Humanity Award.

14 October, 2025

FNQ Volunteers president Annette Sheppard believes the sector will be greatly improved after a government inquiry. Picture: Supplied

Far North News

Ways to help vollies thrive

Tropic Wings are using a fully-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz to take guests on exclusive tours of the Far North in what is believed to be a first in the region. Picture: The CaPTA Group

Far North News

Eco-tours an electric ‘buzz’

Drag queens will feature prominently in the Cairns Pride Festival. Picture: Facebook

Far North News

Three weeks of pride

Families are being urged to check the Cairns Regional Council website to get ready for the upcoming wet and storm season. Picture: Queensland Government

Far North News

Get ready now

Local guide David Mead urges people to take part in the Aussie Bird Count. Picture: Supplied

Far North News

Get hooked on twitching

Tourists enjoy the Cairns Lagoon as their spending has reached a record $1.2 billion in the Far North. Picture: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

Far North News

Overseas visitor spending reaches record $12bn

Japanese comedian and media personality Abareru-kun is the face of a new campaign luring more of his country men and women to the Far North. Picture: Tourism Australia

Far North News

Come say G’day Japan

A property expert suggests renovating a home could improve the lifestyle of its owners instead of selling and looking for a new house. Picture: iStiock/tap10

Far North News

Renovate, rather than move

The Cairns Deaf community celebrated at Deaf Connect’s National Week of Deaf People with a barbecue at Osprey Esplanade. Picture: Supplied

Far North News

Don’t ignore the deaf

Culvert reconstruction at Ellis Beach. Picture: TMR

Far North News

More bucks for road fixes

Barron River MP Bree James with a cassowary statue and wildlife ranger Jeff Lewis.

Far North News

App targets our big birds

Fifteen people have died from melioidosis in the Cairns region this year. Picture: iStock

Far North News

Deadly soil-water disease

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