‘Go on c**t shoot at me’: Man shot at by meth addict
A victim was almost killed when a man high on meth unleashed a round of shotgun pellets into the doorway of a caravan that he was standing in, a court has heard.
Cairns
Busy Far North road cleared after two-vehicle crash
A two-vehicle crash which stopped traffic along a busy Far North highway has been cleared, authorities have confirmed.
Woman bashed with walking stick in Cairns park
A woman who attacked her female drinking companion with a metal walking crutch has been jailed for the “extremely dangerous” daylight attack in a Cairns park.
Meet the 20+ animals who need homes
More than 500 cats and dogs have found permanent homes in Far North Queensland during National Pet Adoption Month, but thousands are still looking for new families. See the puppies and kittens available for adoption.
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Man dies in single-vehicle car crash near Cairns
A man has died following a crash near Cairns on Sunday, while the driver and other passengers escaped with minor injuries.
Everything you need to know about NZ flight route
Jetstar has launched a new flight route, directly connecting the Far North to New Zealand’s South Island for the first time.
LNP banks on Neal appeal to win Leichhardt, beefs with Albo
Donald Trump’s high steaks move to hurt the Aussie beef sector has been skewered by a Far North political candidate, with supermarket prices for scotch fillets and mince expected to increase as a result of the tax.
ALP reveals climate and infrastructure projects — but there’s a catch
Federal Labor will commit $77.4m to boost climate resilience and upgrade essential services in remote communities across the Torres Strait, if elected next month, with a Queensland senator calling on the state government to jointly invest in the works.
‘Prettiest place on earth’: Top places to visit in NZ revealed
Far North Queenslanders can experience the magic of New Zealand’s South Island, with direct flights opening from Cairns to Christchurch this week.
‘Needs to be finished’: What election pledge would mean for Cairns trail
Funding to help complete part of a Cairns tourism asset has been pledged by the LNP, with both sides falling short of investing into TTNQ’s bid to market the region for international visitors.
‘Swaine train’s coming’: Underdog launches campaign to kick out Katter
Poor results in a national poll have been shrugged off by a Coalition heavyweight, who says the party’s Far North candidates are cutting through with regional voters ahead of next month’s federal election.
How minister fumbled facts about Barron River, Cairns MP claims
A Far North MP claims the state transport minister fumbled his facts while attempting to answer a “Dorothy Dixer” question about the future of the Barron River Bridge. WATCH HERE.
‘You can taste the freedom in every sip’: Bob Katter reveals new beer
Federal MP Bob Katter shouted “yeehaw” as he proudly showed off his latest project, Patriot beer. So, what’s all the fuss about?
Labor commit to major sporting park upgrade
Labor will invest more than $4m to upgrade Endeavour Park if re-elected, which will include improved lighting and a new excellence facility.
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