Reason for delays to reopening of ‘magical’ Daintree hike
Hikers and adventurers in the Far North have been locked out of a popular Daintree walking trail for potentially another year despite reports of the track being in its best ever condition.
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Community divided over fate of fig tree
A fig tree faces a sticky situation after causing damage to a local church, prompting fierce community debate over its future.
‘Unacceptable’: Far North MP calls on state to take over key Douglas Shire Council asset
A dilapidated Far North road will test the Queensland government’s commitment to “build back better” post-Tropical Cyclone Jasper with Member for Cook David Kempton calling for major upgrades.
‘Back to normal’: Cape Tribulation couple to re-open business, more than a year on from TC Jasper
Forced to close their business and live out of a suitcase for more than a year, Cape Tribulation couple Paul and Wilma Green say they’re nearly ready to re-open and return to their rainforest home in 2025.
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Man fighting for life after ledge fall at popular swim spot
A man is in a life-threatening condition after falling from a ledge at Crystal Cascades in the state’s Far North.
Pollie turns punter ahead of Qld election
A Far North MP is betting on himself to beat the odds at October’s state election and overcome a white-hot challenger, claiming a key bellwether seat in the process.
‘Social profit not cash profit’: 50c fares create push for FNQ buses
A Far North public transport advocate believes the State Government’s 50c transport scheme is proof regional communities deserve the essential service – no matter what it costs.
‘Pretty lonely’: New uni hub opens for remote FNQ students
A new university centre with modern tech and on-site support has opened in a regional Far North community to help students complete tertiary education remotely, but not alone.
Man killed in LandCruiser collision with tree at Cape York
A bucket list trip to the Tip has ended in tragedy for a NSW man who has been killed in a Cape York road crash and his passenger flown out via rescue helicopter to hospital.
‘That’s expensive’: Far North MP weighs in on council workshop
Cairns residents must decide whether a council decision to spend ratepayers’ money on a two-day workshop held at a luxury resort was an appropriate use of funds, a Far North MP says.
Cairns tradie sentenced for trafficking up to $1.4m worth of meth
A 31-year-old Cairns tradie and young father who ran his own business, has been sentenced after police uncovered his second “sophisticated wholesale business” trafficking up to $1.4m of methylamphetamine.
Uptick in food poisoning and unlicensed restaurant complaints
A stomach-churning number of complaints have been lodged against Cairns restaurants and cafes in the past year revealing a significant upward trend in reporting of food hygiene concerns.
Plans revealed for Cairns’ newest servo and shops
Plans for a 24-hour servo and convenience store at the site of the old Sunset Drive In have been lodged with council and the public have been invited to have their say.
‘Lucky he didn’t kill someone’: Delinquent driver risks lives
Shocked bystanders say a reckless hoon’s dangerous joyride along a popular beach north of Cairns could have had tragic consequences with frightened children and tourists scurrying out of the vehicle’s way.
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