Redlynch residents react to approval of major development
A campaign to stop a commercial industrial site from being established in Redlynch Valley has failed, with councillors narrowly voting in favour of the controversial development.
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Extra $27m to grow Qld uni ‘makes sense’
A Queensland university is seeking an additional $27.5m in federal funds as it prepares to start building a new campus despite the funding shortfall.
‘Couldn’t have done it without them’: Volunteer’s gratitude for flood clean-up help
A Cardwell SES and RFS volunteer’s home flooded in February. Days later, his volunteer workmates were knocking at the door to help clean up.
Man accused of hitting woman’s dog
A man has been accused of hitting a woman’s dog after she allegedly struck him on the head with a metal bottle along the Cairns Esplanade.
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‘Someone’s going to get killed’: Dire warning amid cop staff crisis
Police officers spread thinly throughout Cairns and a transferring of specialist officers on Cape York deployments is the reason for surging car thefts and a recent spike in break-in offences.
Cops investigate feeding of Clyde amid calls for influencer to be fined
A Far North Qld landowner says it’s only a matter of time before someone is eaten as droves of people, including an Insta influencer, trespass on his land to feed, harass and have picnics near an iconic crocodile. Have your say and vote in our poll.
Far North residents split on oral health responsibility
Cairns residents are divided on a decade long oral health decision, should fluoride be added back into the city’s water supply, find out the survey result breakdown here.
Floating pontoons and wave breaks in $11.3m boating upgrade
A re-elected Labor Government has vowed to pump $11.3m into boating and marine infrastructure around Cairns but talked down overturning controversial commercial fishing bans.
On island time: Five days exploring Bali from Jimbaran Bay
Tucked away just south of Kuta, Jimbaran Bay is a fishing and resort village in Bali, Indonesia – a tranquil gem and an ideal base from which to explore all the tourist island has to offer.
Why only LNP can deliver overdue Cape York health service: Crisafulli
Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has challenged Labor’s record on providing maternity services in Cape York, declaring that only the LNP can “guarantee” quality health care in remote communities and bring birthing services back to Cooktown.
Private buyer spurns state’s offer to purchase prized $8m headland
Taylor Point’s mystery owner has vowed not to sell the breathtaking coastal property “even for $100m” as he outlines his plans for the stunning headland and beach.
Labor MP: No bullying here, just a very demanding workplace
A Labor MP accused of bullying her staffers and treating them erratically and menacingly has dismissed the allegations as a by-product of a “very demanding” workplace.
‘I’m not saying you’re innocent’: Alleged bikie acquitted on assault charge
An alleged member of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang has been acquitted after the prosecution failed to produce enough evidence to convince a magistrate the accused had bashed a man over a thrown slice of pizza.
Man flown to hospital after truck crash, fire impacts highway
A 70-year-old man has been airlifted to hospital after a single-vehicle truck crash south of Cairns, while in a separate incident, a large grass fire is impacting a Far North highway.
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