Fresh new look approved for Cairns City streetscape
Tired old Cairns City buildings could be demolished to make way for a new and modern three storey street addition following a pitch by a well-known Far North construction firm.
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Father’s ‘brazen’ indecent assault on daughter while family nearby
A Tablelands father has been sentenced to two years jail for a “brazen” indecent assault on his young daughter under a blanket while his family sat nearby, watching television in the same room.
Far North triathlon event makes major sponsorship announcement
A popular Far North athletics event, which regularly welcomes thousands to the region, has made a major sponsorship announcement.
Massive music event revealed for Port Douglas
One of Far North Queensland’s most popular music festivals is bringing a three-day event to the acclaimed Port Douglas Carnivale, pumping millions into the economy.
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Gallery: Cairns RSL Thank You For Your Service Gala Dinner
Cairns’ current and former service members have ditched the camouflage and pulled on their best formal attire as the Cairns RSL sub-branch gave them a big thanks for their sacrifice with a glamorous formal gala dinner.
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.
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