A controversial Redlynch development application to turn a horse park into a commercial precinct is tipped to be hotly debated with Cairns mayor Amy Eden potentially casting the deciding vote.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves South and away from Cairns. Picture: BOM While the cyclone is not expected to make landfall, strong winds and large waves will continue to affect coastal areas ...

Three tropical cyclones are spinning in the South Pacific, an occurrence that scientists say is unusual. Tropical cyclones Rae, Seru and Alfred are all churning as the region is in the peak of a ...

Cairns Regional Council director of planning, growth and sustainability, Ed Johnson. Picture: Brendan Radke The Redlynch resident praised the work of the council’s planning department throughout ...