Cairns residents are mourning after a shark attack in a high-risk area took a man's life, sparking calls for better safety measures. Meanwhile, Cairns Stage Co. celebrates national recognition for their play *Tides of Change* set to open this weekend.

Cairns residents are mourning two tragic highway collisions involving women and children north and south of the city, with authorities investigating the causes. A local resident faces terrorism charges after suspicious behavior, while the annual South Pacific Bridal Show kicks off in Cairns and Palm Cove.

Cairns: A woman died after being hit by a police vehicle, sparking an investigation, while a head-on crash near a residential area left a child critically injured. A multi-vehicle crash near Port Douglas caused major traffic delays, and a farm worker was acquitted in the death of a man injured by a circular saw.

Cairns faces two tragic traffic incidents in Cairns North, including a fatal departmental crash and a police car strike, prompting police reviews and a revoked Public Safety Permit Authority. A local high school was evacuated due to a threat, while a Queensland horror film based on a classic Cairns legend gains attention ahead of its summer premiere.

Cairns officials announced permanent POLAIR coverage using a Cairns-based helicopter to enhance extreme weather preparedness and improve aviation safety. The city also unveiled plans to revitalize local parks and boost AFL development, while a Torres Strait theatre production premiered at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair.

Cairns authorities are investigating an assault threat against a bus and reviewing public transport security after a swift police response. Council faces scrutiny over governance tensions after a mayor attempted to expel a CEO from a meeting, sparking debates on transparency and civic engagement.

Cairns authorities are investigating a fatal rollover on the Bruce Highway and seeking witnesses from a recent assault at a Cairns City business. The city also hosts the 6th World Ecoacoustics Congress, highlighting its growing role in global environmental research.

Cairns residents honored recent losses through death notices and funeral arrangements while celebrating the annual Pint of Science Festival with talks on climate resilience and marine biology. The city also paid tribute to Sir Elton John and welcomed a book launch for a beloved local author at the library.

Cairns police are searching for a missing woman with a history of mental health issues last seen in the Cairns area, while the Cairns Art Gallery marks 30 years with a major exhibition. Steve Irwin’s new TV series is set to debut globally, highlighting Brisbane’s ecosystems and boosting Cairns’ conservation profile.

Cairns Regional Council launched new accessibility projects and a cultural grant program, while authorities raided a travel agency for illegal tobacco trafficking. The Cairns Marlins led a strong sports season, and a CFMEU delegate launched a political campaign for workplace reform.