Elder calls for commitment to build cultural centre in Qld
A respected elder says she will lobby for a First Nations cultural centre to be built in Queensland when community cabinet is held in the Far North early next month.
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Red wine woes: When Qld pollies were caught in booze controversies
Queensland politicians have been whining about wine long before Opposition Leader Steven Miles was left seeing red. SEE THE LIST
In photos: How Cairns celebrated NYE
Despite heavy rain, Cairns celebrated the end of 2020 in style with families gathering to enjoy food, fireworks and a fun run on the Esplanade. SEE 40 PHOTOS
Family’s agonising wait for answers after baby girl’s death
A coroner investigating the death of newborn baby girl in Far North Queensland has demanded answers about why critical witness statements have not been provided.
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Teenager arrested for alleged fast food armed robbery
A Cairns North teenager has been arrested after he allegedly held up a fast food restaurant with a knife in Cairns on Saturday.
Gallery: Mount St Bernard College formal
Students from across the Far North came together at the Reef Hotel and Casino dressed to the nines and ready to impress as they celebrated their year 12 formal and graduation from Mount St Bernard College in Herberton.
New sportsbar and restaurant brings new life to CBD venue
A new sports bar has moved into the old Outback Jacks premises to bring an immersive sports-watching setup and Aussie food flavours to the heart of the CBD. Check out the opening specials.
What’s next for Chief Health Officer after sudden resignation
Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard has suddenly resigned from his government position. So what’s next?
’The kids are doing wrong:’ Mum’s anguish at Mareeba crime issue
Twenty months on from the shooting of Aubrey Donahue, his family is still waiting for answers amid claims disunity in Mareeba following his death has contributed to the town’s youth crime problem.
Push for speed limit reduction at Tablelands black spot after death
Weeks after posting an alert about a fatality waiting to happen in Yungaburra, local identity Gordon Grivas was hit and killed by an allegedly out-of-control car metres from the black spot he warned about.
First challenge of journalist access to Cairns’ Childrens Court heard
New laws passed in September granting members of the media and victims access to Childrens Court matters have had their first test in Cairns as a young girl was sentenced for armed robbery.
Far North Queensland prepares for another hot and dry weekend
Far North Queensland will face another weekend of hot and dry conditions, with temperatures staying high across the region, as a heatwave warning continues for much of Queensland.
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