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Cairns
DNA found on stick in Toyah’s grave, court told
A jury has heard detailed evidence about DNA samples taken from a stick in Toyah’s Cordingley’s shallow sand grave, a court has been told.
Why the end of cane industry in FNQ is near
A range of new agriculture opportunities will explored for Mossman with a local leader declaring it was “the end of the cane industry as we know it”.
Councillors to vote on ‘eyesore’ Redlynch development
A controversial Redlynch development application to turn a horse park into a commercial precinct is tipped to be hotly debated with Cairns mayor Amy Eden potentially casting the deciding vote.
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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.
Explained: Troubled Daintree ferry to be offloaded
Douglas Shire Council plans to outsource the beleaguered Daintree River Ferry after controversially acquiring the barge three years ago, but big questions remain about who will come forward to design, construct and operate a larger vessel before 2027.
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