Renewed flooding fears as monsoon brings ‘another round’ of wet weather
The BOM are expecting “another round” of showers and thunderstorms as a monsoonal trough could cause already flooding river levels in Far North Queensland to again rise.
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‘Going to die’: Business owner puts woman in chokehold on fishing holiday
A former business owner has shut up shop and relocated 1200kms after an alcohol-fuelled domestic violence act where his partner of 18 years “thought she was going to die”.
Teen’s face burnt after petrol accident
A teenage girl has suffered burns to her face, arms and legs after an incident involving petrol in Far North Queensland.
Crumbling state assets isolate six towns in one hit
The flooding of just one outback bridge has cut off seven North Queensland communities as residents caught out between flooded rivers take shelter on cattle properties.
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Hospital staff speak out after alleged violent assaults by youths
Cairns Hospital staff say they feel “unsafe and nervous” walking to and from work following a series of violent alleged assaults by youth offenders.
‘They let me out too early’ says teen after stolen car burnout rampage days after release
A teenager who reoffended just days after his release from detention said he was let out “too early”, a court has heard.
Cairns leaders welcome ’game changer’ water funding
Cairns’ leaders have welcomed a “game changing” $87.5 million in additional federal funding set to secure the city’s water supply into the future and save rate payers a costly hike.
Hugely popular and unique FNQ attraction builds head of steam
The boilers of a historic 1900s era steam locomotive are firing up on the Atherton Tablelands ahead of a scenic Australia Day long weekend run. Everything you need to know.
Changes to service announced after garbage facility destroyed
Cairns Regional Council has confirmed changes to sercives at the Portsmith Transfer Station as a result of a major fire on Thursday night.
Police appeal after alleged attempted vehicle ramming, stalking charges
Police are appealing for witnesses after two men in their twenties allegedly threatened two other men and attempted to drive a Kia Cerato into their vehicle.
Teenager allegedly attacked, threatened with a hammer, pliers
A teenage boy was allegedly attacked threatened with a hammer and pliers at a busy intersection in Cairns before his bike was stolen while his friends watched helplessly.
Fifth Cairns GP surgery closes in one year
The cost of living crisis, specialist shortages and inadequate Medicare funding are all factors contributing to the alarming shutdown of the fifth Cairns GP surgery in the past 12 months.
What motivated feds to pour in $87.5m for Cairns water project
Cairns residents will avoid a costly hike to their rates as the federal government pours in additional funds toward a critical infrastructure project.
‘Live music, citizenship ceremonies’: How Cairns will celebrate Australia Day
Cairns residents will be able to celebrate Australia Day with free activities, live entertainment and citizenship ceremonies as part of Cairns Regional Council’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations on January 26.
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