How Far North art collab has partnered with major retailer
In a major collaboration with one of Australia’s leading retailers, a Far North Queensland design group has launched a new line of uniforms across 30 stores nationwide. See the pictures.
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‘Alarm bells’: Parties’ big differences on climate, coal
Conservation groups have scored Queensland’s political parties on how well they would protect the environment, with a chasm opening up between the two majors on how they’ll specifically reduce emissions.
‘Untouchable’: Youth crims’ mockery of Qld’s no pursuit laws
Frustrated police taunted by “untouchable” car thieves protected by a no-chase policy have called for change that’s been echoed by a Queensland victim of crime who had two vehicles ripped off in just six weeks.
Local art shines
LOCAL art lovers have supported their own at the opening of the Cairns Art Society’s 69th Annual Art Exhibition.
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$200m for Cooktown health service announced
The Premier’s pre-budget cash splash has extended to Cape York with a record $200m investment to develop a new hospital in Cooktown.
Turtle rehab reveals plans for fourth centre on Green Island
Plans to develop a fourth turtle rehabilitation centre in Cairns are underway following a massive donation from a Swedish charity.
‘Barra Bonanza’: Help for operators to lure travellers to Gulf Savannah
A toolkit to help tourism operators develop new experiences and encourage visitors to The Gulf Savannah beyond the peak season will be launched next week to help boost the region’s resilience after natural disasters.
Khalu highlights hoop dreams for Cairns, the Pacific and beyond
Providing elite Pacific Island talent with a Cairns sporting hub can unearth a new generation of stars and turn a modest cottage industry into a top tier destination for athlete development, a former Cairns basketball coach says.
Dire warning to all Qlders: ‘This can happen to you’
A man living on the streets for the first time says he is “living proof” of how easy things can get tough.
Motorbike rider’s shock plea over horror crash which killed 27yo
A man charged with causing the death of loved Port Douglas woman Shanti Wren has appeared before Judge Dean Morzone KC in Cairns District Court.
Photobomber allegedly bashed in pub toilet by Mongols bikie
A Cairns prankster is nursing a ruptured spleen after allegedly being bashed by a Cairns City Mongols affiliate who took issue with him photobombing a gang snapshot at a city pub.
Popular mine worker loses fight for life after tragic 4WD rollover
A Rocky Point father, mine worker and loveable larrikin will be farewelled in Townsville after he was fatally injured when the LandCrusier he was driving rolled near Weipa.
Police identify man killed in crash on Cairns northern beaches
Police have identified the man who was killed after the ute he was driving crashed into a parked truck.
‘Doughnut miss these deals’: How to score sweet treats on National Day
Far North sweet tooths Ray and Sharyn Burton don’t need a reason to celebrate doughnuts, but getting behind National Doughnut Day was too sweet to miss. How you can get your hands on these ‘cin’fully good deals.
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