The LNP’s candidate for Barron River Bree James has admitted that it was a “silly mistake” to post a joke about Hitler-inspired graffiti on one of her campaign posters, asking voters to forgive her before they cast their ballots later this week.
A healthy margin won’t be enough to save a battling Labor minister from losing his seat this Saturday if a forecast swing to the LNP is in full effect across the Far North, a political analyst says.
Two separate cane train crashes in the space of a week have prompted calls for people to be more aware of their surroundings during the crushing season.
A Far North LNP candidate says she supports Labor’s plans to build critical infrastructure at the Cairns airport and fund one of the region’s peak tourism bodies – even if her party won’t back them.
The driver of a Toyota LandCruiser has died in hospital after his car left the road and rolled on Monday night near Weipa.
Motorists could be facing single-lane operation of the ageing Barron River Bridge for another six years – the time it would take to construct a new crossing.
New data has revealed the Far North is a major winner as Australians rediscover their desire to travel, helping to rejuvenate the region’s economy.
Developing two key areas could secure Far North Queensland’s status as the food bowl of the nation and beyond long into the future. Here’s how.
Conflict of interest concerns related to a Far North mayor appointing a campaign volunteer as her council’s interim CEO have been referred to an independent watchdog.
A man who allegedly stalked a woman for a month and posed as a police officer before being found hiding under her bed has appeared in Cairns Magistrates Court.
Australia’s Pinterest boss has admitted social media needs to do more to drive positive change in young people, labelling their poor wellbeing a health emergency. What she had to say.
Sunshine has returned to the Far North after a longer than usual wet season, and it looks like it’s here to stay. Why the wet lasted so long.
Queensland’s childcare educators play a vital and often undervalued role in the future of our children. Now we’ve found the best of the best.
The future is bright for Ports North and Cairns as The Common User Facility promises an opportunity to become gateway to the Pacific, says CEO Richard Stevenson.
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