Six weeks after Chris Cairns walked into the Southwark Crown Court to stand trial, the jury has heard all the witnesses.

It's easy to find yourself smiling at a baby saltwater crocodile, discovers Caris Bizzaca, from well behind the fence.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from artist Geoff Dixon.

Cairns-based local government administrator Erenie Te Kakau tell us what she most loves about living by Queensland’s beaches.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Mary Low of the Cairns Chinese Association.

A teenager has appeared in court charged with the murder of a New Zealand hospitality worked in Cairns.

A young man charged with murdering a New Zealander who was found dead on a Cairns footpath will front court today.

Australian police are trying to piece together the final hour of a Nelson man’s life before he was found dead on the side of a Cairns street, just 100m from home.

Police in Cairns have appealed to the public for information as they try to piece together the final movements of Kiwi found dead in the city centre in suspicious circumstances.

A senior Queensland police officer has described the killing of eight children in a Cairns home as one of the most tragic events the service has had to deal with.

Graham Reid finds plenty to do in Cairns, if you like your action laid-back and tropical.

The charm and character of a fair dinkum train make for an epic rail journey, writes Mike Yardley.

This state-of-the-art speed train devours long scenic stretches while passengers enjoy views in comfort, writes Brian Kelly.

Bliss is on tap at a world-class retreat in a remote setting, writes Amanda Linnell.

Graeme Lay heads to Cairns to research Captain Cook's mishap on the Queensland coral.

Graham Reid travels to the Far North of Queensland to see a city that never was.

This little-known Outback town holds a lot of Australian history, writes Carrie Berdon.

Going Green shows Anna Rushworth a whole different side to Queensland.

Anna Leask meets the inhabitants of creek, reef and rainforest in the north of Queensland.

The Birdsville Races are one of those quintessential, quirky, outback events involving horses in which the actual races are kind of incidental to the rest of the fun.