A burst of nationalistic fervour is starting Cairns Regional Council’s ordinary meetings, with live performances of the Australian anthem now preceding an acknowledgement of country as the opener to the fortnightly gatherings.
A student was so badly bashed in a brutal schoolyard attack at a remote Queensland state school that her fellow pupils thought she was dead, her mother says. Warning: Disturbing video
Landowners in 14 regions are bracing for new land valuations to come into effect in July, with most suburbs expected to post increases in value. SEARCH FOR YOUR SUBURB
Time is quickly running out to achieve an original vision of a “self-sustaining” community at Mount Peter before 2030 amid a pattern of council blocking new home builds that’s costing ratepayers millions of dollars in legal fees.
A north Queensland university acting on major financial challenges has moved to cut costs by axing more positions across three campuses at Cairns, Townsville and Singapore.
Scene of a crash between a small car and a cane train at a level crossing on Beatrice Street, Mooroobool. Three people travelling in the car…
Premier Steven Miles has failed to back calls to build a dedicated mental health unit for prisoners and high needs patients in the Far North, arguing that an overdue $70m ward will reduce violent attacks and improve services.
Scene of a crash between a small car and a cane train at a level crossing on Beatrice Street, Mooroobool. Three people travelling in the car…
The Far North’s peak tourism body wants the local industry to be generating $7.5bn by 2032. Here’s how local operators believe they’ll achieve the ambitious target.
A man remains trapped in the cab of a truck on a remote Cape York road after rolling his vehicle. The rescue chopper has just landed at the scene.
Stunning images from a major army exercise offer an insider’s perspective on the large-scale training held this week at Cowley Beach in Queensland, where soldiers honed their skills in handling large volumes of fuel.
A running series of brawls at a birthday party, the alleged breaking of a guest’s jaw and assault of a police officer has led to the arrest of a Mossman man on a series of serious charges.
Books are being set on fire in libraries and brawls are commonplace, as staggering data reveals more than 50 anti-social incidents are being reported daily in Cairns. Watch the exclusive CCTV footage.
Cairns councillors have unanimously voted to part ways with mayor Amy Eden’s former campaign adviser as top boss, replacing him with a highly experienced chief executive, set to start next month.
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