‘Decades of service’: Discover the life of an SES legend
A single mother has spent nearly three decades serving her community as a dedicated member of the Far North State Emergency Service.
Cairns
Anglicare denies responsibility for mum’s tragic ‘drunk tank’ death
Management has denied quality of care was a factor in the death of Patrina Pascoe at an Anglicare-run sobering-up facility in Cairns last year, as the Northern Coroner considers whether an inquest into the mother’s passing will go ahead.
Boy, 15, makes bid for bail after alleged car theft arrest despite facing 36 charges
A 15-year-old boy, arrested during a weekend of car thefts across Cairns, has made an application for bail despite now being before the court on 36 charges spanning over a year of alleged break-ins and car thefts.
‘Quiet trailblazer’: Port Douglas stalwart remembered
Much-loved Port Douglas development pioneer Marillyn Morris has been remembered as a “wonderful woman” by friends, family and peers after her passing.
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Dancers shine at Cairns Eisteddfod
The Cairns Eisteddfod dance section is in full swing with young dancers from around the region taking the centre stage. See the photos.
‘Bye bye Benny’: Unprecedented move with Double Island revealed
Double Island is officially back in state hands following an unprecedented move that will pave the way for the Far North Queensland jewel to reopen and become a tourism asset once again.
‘Every corner of my home whispers his memory’: Grandmother’s touching tribute to missing 17yo
The grandmother of a missing Far North Queensland teen has delivered a stirring and poetic speech in tribute to the 17-year-old that left the court in stunned silence.
‘We’re not seeing the tide turn’: The fight against domestic violence
Queensland’s top law officer says there’s “no doubt” a lot of violence is going unreported in Far North Queensland, even as the region has the unenviable record of the highest domestic and family violence charges in the state.
Hospital staff recognised for treating patients on roof in record flood
Wujal Wujal hospital staff have been recognised after treating patients on the roof of a clinic as a torrent of water rapidly rose around them from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Watch the video.
Gallery: 200+ faces at Smithfield State High School formal
Hundreds of soon-to-be graduates arrived in vintage cars and smart suits and colourful dresses to celebrate their last year of schooling at Smithfield State High School. See the bumper gallery.
Police to be questioned over ‘last person to see’ Toyah Cordingley
With the murder trial for the man accused of killing Toyah Cordingley drawing closer, his barrister has told Cairns Supreme Court police may have more evidence that has not been included in the prosecution’s brief of evidence.
Time capsule reveal at centenary celebration
A little school overlooking a broad expanse of river was founded 100 years ago with 10 pupils and the same number of students will welcome families past and present for the centenary celebration.
Alleged Russian scammers’ shock $10m property portfolio
A Russian couple accused of running a money laundering syndicate from a glitzy mansion in Queensland amassed an eye-watering $10m property portfolio. See how they did it.
Opposition Leader calls for accountability as Qld council avoids conflict questions
The Cairns mayor’s media walkout has drawn the attention of Queensland’s Opposition Leader, declaring local government representatives must be held to account across the state.
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