Named: Cairns personality throws hat into ring for Leichhardt race
A Cairns pastor, gallery owner and community figure has thrown his hat into the ring for this year’s federal election, pitching to transform the region’s tourism industry.
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Why Cairns Regional Council is backing statewide tourism levy
A proposal to establish a new eight-figure funding pool to upkeep Cairns’ visitor infrastructure and market the destination has been unanimously endorsed by the city’s councillors.
Boy, 15, with 143 offence history sentenced for armed robbery in Cairns park
A 15-year-old with an 18 page juvenile history encompassing 143 charges including break ins, assaults and car thefts has been sentenced for an armed robbery in a Cairns park while on bail and probation.
PHOTOS: Cairns crime rally on the Esplanade
About 500 fed up Cairns residents have attended a public rally to demand something must be done to address youth crime, following a horrific break and enter and gang rape. See all of the speakers here.
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Crisafulli on LNP donation from former chair facing charges
David Crisafulli has dodged questions regarding a party member’s calls to give back funds from a Far North political donor currently defending multiple assault charges.
How government funding has helped tourism rebound
A peak Far North tourism body has highlighted the success of government funding support in boosting international tourism to the region.
‘He’s the one who stabbed him’: Witness identifies boy she says stabbed 17yo
A young woman has identified the defendant in a murder trial as the boy she believed fatally stabbed 17-year-old Jayden Dau at a party in Far North Queensland.
Two major chain fast food outlets revealed for Gordonvale
Speculation about the identity of two new Far North businesses is at an end, with major fast food giants now confirmed for vacant commercial lots fronting the Bruce Highway at Gordonvale.
‘Broader questions need to be asked’: MP on troubled mental health unit
Outstanding information on “procedures” at Cairns Hospital’s mental health unit will help determine additional safety needs for staff, after the recent allocation of static security.
David Crisafulli and the LNP announce the Regional Reset
State opposition leader David Crisafulli has visited Cairns to announce the LNP’s Regional Reset plan, a proposed diversionary program designed…
David Crisafulli announces the Regional Reset plan
State opposition leader David Crisafulli has visited Cairns to announce the LNP’s Regional Reset plan, a proposed diversionary program designed…
‘They don’t understand’: Sports club’s plea to alleged thieves
The manager of a Far North sports club, which has been broken into for the second time in two weeks, has pleaded for the alleged thieves to try out a community sport to understand the impact of their actions.
‘Imagine if they hit my eye’: Seven kids in custody after slingshot attack
Police have taken seven kids into custody following the alleged theft of slingshots and the shooting of a public bus passenger with a ball bearing. See pictures of the damage.
Thousands of cruise passengers welcomed — how many more to come?
Thousands of passengers have disembarked in Far North Queensland ahead of a busy cruise season, in a boost for the region’s tourism sector.
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