Cairns’ aviation industry is grappling with a severe workforce shortage, worse than ever before.   But experts insist it's not all bad news; with the sector recovering well post-pandemic. Catch the full story tonight WIN News Cairns

The Basketball Australia Boomers have begun training in Cairns, ahead of the FIBA World Cup. NBA superstar Josh Giddey says he’s excited to chase a gold medal for Australia. More Boomers training camp insights tonight WIN News Cairns

A 29yo woman has been taken to Cairns Base Hospital with neck and back pain after crashing into the Kuranda Train this morning on the corner of Sheridan St and Collins Ave. Police say none of the passengers were injured and expect the train to get on its way soon. WIN News Cairns

The Boomers Basketball Australia have put their FIBA World Cup game plan to the test against freshmen from the University of Houston in Cairns. Patty Mills says morale and confidence among his teammates is strong, heading into a tough World Cup draw. Full story tonight WIN News Cairns

FT | WE'RE #FIFAWWC SEMI-FINALS FOR THE FIRST TIME AFTER THE MOST DRAMATIC PENALTY SHOOTOUT! #Matildas #TilitsDone

It’s absolute scenes here at Globe Lane, as Sam Kerr kicks the Matildas’ first goal💛💚 #Matildas #AUSvENG Catch all the action from the night tomorrow 5.30pm WIN News Illawarra

BREAKING: The Cairns Private Hospital Ramsay Health Care maternity ward will close on October 31, with Cairns Base Hospital to care for all expecting mums in the region after that date. Full story tonight 5.30pm WIN News Cairns

More people are taking up scuba diving lessons while visiting the Great Barrier Reef. Local operators say there’s still shortage of dive instructors, with more desperately needed to assist in our tourism industry’s post-pandemic recovery. Full story tonight 5.30 WIN News Cairns

Cairns’ Ben Wenzel will make his US Open debut next week in the junior boys wheelchair tennis competition. TennisAustralia 🎾 I sat down with the young talent today, as he prepares to fly out to New York for the Grand Slam. Full story tonight 5.30pm WIN News Cairns

A new initiative is aiming to help Far North Queensland communities brush up on their oral hygiene and improve oral health. It comes as James Cook Uni dentistry students uncovered many cases of tooth decay and other dental problems in Yarrabah last week. Full story tonight WIN News Cairns

For the very first time MARRS reef stars will be built in the Far North, at the region’s new manufacturing hub. The facility will create local jobs while helping to restore coral on the Great Barrier Reef 🪸🐠 More details tonight 5.30pm WIN News Cairns

Far North rental car companies have experienced their busiest year on record, thanks to more Aussies holidaying domestically. The demand so great, many are expanding their operations to accommodate the influx. Full story tonight 5.30pm WIN News Cairns

Local emergency crews took part in a fictional water rescue at Josephine Falls today. The multi-agency training exercise preparing first responders for a real-life event. Full story tonight WIN News Cairns

Alarming new research reveals the Great Barrier Reef is at risk of annual mass coral bleaching as soon as 2044. I caught up with some scientists and tourism operators while they were out on the reef analysing newly planted coral nurseries. Details tonight 5.30pm WIN News Cairns

The Cairns Taipans were this close to forcing overtime 🤏

BREAKING Anthony Albanese and Steven Miles have announced a new $24 mill program to support FNQ tourism operators impacted by the recent floods. More details tonight 5.30pm on WIN News Cairns

A new multimillion-dollar disaster assistance package is now available to Far North tourism operators impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper and the subsequent flooding. #WINNews | Channel 8 & 80 (HD) Weeknights from 5:30pm

Far North banana farmers are reeling from the impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclones Kirrily and Jasper on their crops. While the devastation was minimal for some, growers say another natural disaster could be catastrophic! Full story tonight WIN News Cairns 5.30pm

It’s the busiest time of year for local growers and florists, tirelessly preparing roses for tomorrow’s Valentine’s Day rush. 🌹🌹 Full story tonight 5.30pm WIN News Cairns

It's the busiest time of the year for local growers and florists, tirelessly preparing roses for the Valentine's Day rush. #WINNews | Channel 8 & 80 (HD) Weeknights from 5:30pm