Runner-up voted in after ‘costly’ council by-election
After a councillor’s death in January, his runner-up from the previous election was not offered the role on Mareeba Shire Council. Now, he’s been voted in anyway in a by-election.
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One shot to make growth an opportunity not a burden: Mayor
We only get one chance to do development right. Some parts of Cairns did it the right way. Other parts of Cairns … not so much, writes Mayor Amy Eden
‘Tooth and nail’: Far North Senator vows to fight for share of housing
The Albanese Government has announced a $10b investment to build 100,000 homes across Australia, with Senator Nita Green saying she will fight ‘tooth and nail’ for Cairns’ fair share.
Explained: How FASD is linked to offending
Children with diagnosed or suspected Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) made up 15 per cent of youth custody numbers in Queensland in 2023, with a recent case providing important insight into the link.
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Major update on popular Far North hiking trail
After being locked out of the iconic and popular walking trail for almost 18 months, hikers will once again get to experience the wonders of the Devil’s Thumb trail and its unique cloud forest.
Who won Leichhardt candidates forum
The major party Leichhardt candidates were tested on leadership vision, first 100 days and how they’d succeed if in opposition, at a candidates’ forum on Thursday.
Why Qld MP is against a pokies increase
A Far North MP is calling on Premier David Crisafulli to pull the plug on new pokies with updated regulations set to lead to more “one-armed bandits” in regional communities.
‘Go on c**t shoot at me’: Man shot at by meth addict
A victim was almost killed when a man high on meth unleashed a round of shotgun pellets into the doorway of a caravan that he was standing in, a court has heard.
Busy Far North road cleared after two-vehicle crash
A two-vehicle crash which stopped traffic along a busy Far North highway has been cleared, authorities have confirmed.
Woman bashed with walking stick in Cairns park
A woman who attacked her female drinking companion with a metal walking crutch has been jailed for the “extremely dangerous” daylight attack in a Cairns park.
Meet the 20+ animals who need homes
More than 500 cats and dogs have found permanent homes in Far North Queensland during National Pet Adoption Month, but thousands are still looking for new families. See the puppies and kittens available for adoption.
Latest in police officer’s rape trial
The trial of a suspended Far North Queensland police officer, facing six sexual offence charges, has been set down trial for later this year.
Police appeal for information on missing Cairns man
Police have appealed for information on a Cairns man who has been missing since September last year.
Deputy PM announces urgent care funding to boost staff numbers
Deputy PM Richard Marles has announced that one of the country’s busiest urgent care clinics will receive a boost in the form of funding for new staff as well as funding for cancer screening in The Cape.
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