Queensland heritage listed hotel hits market for $2.8m
A Queensland heritage listed hotel south of Cairns constructed and once operated by the Queensland Government has been listed for sale for a cool $2.8m.
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Convicted creep caught with 1159 child exploitation images
A man serving a suspended sentence for possession of child exploitation material has faced court again after a hidden folder disguised as a calculator app containing 1159 images “of the worst category” was found on his phone.
‘Work in progress’: Key feature finalised for Wangetti Trail despite councillors claims
Simmering tensions over the Wangetti Trail have resurfaced with debate on the construction of a trailhead and a car park raised by councillors at Cairns Regional Council’s ordinary meeting.
Cairns watch house report calls for change amid ‘catastrophic’ warning
Without changes to the detention of kids in the Cairns watch house, “consequences could be catastrophic”, according to a new report condemning the imprisonment of children for “many weeks” at a time.
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How Far North Qld fared after mass coral bleaching across coast
An aerial survey of the 1080 reefs off the coast of North Queensland has revealed the Far North may have made a fortunate escape.
Developer gets green light for new beaches apartments
A green light has been granted for a new development at Trinity Park following earlier approvals secured by a Victorian company for up-market luxury apartments next door.
Rescue mission at Far North creek
Emergency crews have arrived at a popular Far North national park to rescue a pair of hikers. Here’s what we know.
Toyah murder trial evidence to be argued over in court this week
The case of the man charged with the murder of much-loved Cairns woman Toyah Cordingley will take a significant step forward in Cairns Supreme Court this week.
Cairns key to village rebuild
The generosity of Far North Queenslanders has helped build a school and restore hope in a Nepal village shattered by a deadly earthquake.
Trail to carve first-time access to hidden national park sections
For the first time adventure trail users will have access to a little known and hidden national park providing a wet tropics haven high in the mountains for threatened bird life.
New trial date set for high profile Far North Queensland traditional land owner accused of fraud
High profile Cape York traditional owner Larry Joe Woosup will face a fresh trial in Cairns in coming months, after two fraud convictions were set aside on appeal.
Why Cairns council should crack down on Airbnbs
Cairns Regional Council has let the lucrative Airbnb phenomenon go unchecked in our city, at a time people are struggling to afford a roof over their head. Have your say.
‘Reckless’ man risks life standing on croc trap, wildlife officers say
A ‘reckless’ man risked his life and a potential fine of almost $19,000 interfering with a trap set to capture an ‘aggressive’ crocodile, wildlife officers say.
Far North trailblazers feature in new TV series
A spirited Far North Queensland couple has featured in a new national TV series, revealing how they traded the corporate city lifestyle for a decades-old Spanish castle in the rainforest.
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