A 56-year-old man has died after a jetski incident on the Barron River in Cairns on Friday morning. Police say the vessel collided with mangroves and the two people on board were ejected into the ...

The man accused of hurling vile abuse towards Matt Lucas has appeared in court. The comedian, an avid Arsenal fan shared on Twitter last year that while heading to a match against Everton when he ...

Cairns is known for three things: The tropical climate, beautiful beaches, and diverse dining scene. We’ve taken it upon ourselves to explore the latter and uncover the best restaurants Cairns has on ...

Followed categories will be added to My News. Cheryl Lucas, 38, appeared briefly in the Ballarat Magistrates’ Court on Monday, two days after her arrest at her Mount Helen home. Wearing a pink ...

Wisconsin’s offseason took another wild turn on Friday afternoon. Star freshman cornerback Xavier Lucas, who announced his intention to transfer on Dec. 19, publicly stated Wisconsin is “refusing to ...

Cornerback Xavier Lucas tweeted Friday that the program was holding up his application to enter the transfer portal. BadgerExtra sources contend that Lucas had a signed deal in place with the program ...

Wisconsin cornerback Xavier Lucas announced his plans to transfer earlier this month, yet the Badgers have reportedly refused to release him into the portal. The situation remains unclear ...

Staff at the Cairns Botanic Gardens have been battling against the tiny Orchidophilus aterrimus, which has been threatening their rare and renowned orchid collection. The weevils damage a plant's ...

Police have arrested a 27-year-old man after a man in his 20s was found dead on the site of a remote toad in rural Far North Queensland.The man was found dead on Martyville Rd near Innisfail ...

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