First-look at new crocodile exhibition
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is celebrating its 90 years milestone, by opening a new cutting-edge multimedia attraction at the popular Far North, Wangetti sanctuary. See the pictures.
Cairns
Woman charged after man struck and killed by car
A woman has been charged following a fatal car and pedestrian crash at Yungaburra. Warning: Distressing images.
UPDATE: Mount Garnet residents advised to return home with caution
The Queensland Fire Department has advise residents for the Mount Garnet area can return home, but to stay alert and avoid smoke.
Developer makes move after council rejects 700 lots
A courtroom showdown is looming between the developer of a proposed 700-lot housing estate in Cairns’ southern growth corridor and Cairns Regional Council.
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‘I didn’t realise it was going to keep coming’: Mental health suffers after catastrophic flood
The impact of trauma, loss and grief is emerging as the Far North hits the six month mark since the devastating post-Cyclone Jasper flood.
Former Newman government minister now Aurukun council boss
In a surprise move, former Queensland police minister and Bundaberg mayor Jack Dempsey has been given the top job at Aurukun Shire Council.
Gordonvale man killed in buggy rollover
A Gordonvale man has died at the scene of a buggy rollover, with emergency services’ CPR attempts unable to save him.
Lifeline for dozens of Cairns homes on diesel generators
An eleventh-hour deal has been struck for Kamerunga Villas, which have been running on diesel generators since the ex-TC Jasper flood in December.
A triumph of the spirit over despair
Janine Kelly knew she had to flee to Queensland when her young daughter found her unconscious on the side of the road after a savage bashing. But this is not another depressing story about Indigenous Australians, writes Des Houghton. Just the opposite.
Gallery: 100+ faces at Daintree school centenary
Former students from the 1930s and subsequent decades gathered for the Daintree State School’s 100th birthday on Saturday. SEE THE PIX
Man hospitalised following motorcycle crash
A motorcyclist has been rushed to hospital after reports a motorbike crashed into a wall in suburban Cairns.
Illegal foreign fishermen caught in Far North waters
Border force authorities have detained 15 fishermen after finding two Indonesian boat crews alleged to be fishing illegally in remote waters west of the Torres Strait.
Big buck boost to bush tourism in Far North
From indigenous experiences in Rossville and bush stays in Chewko to luxury glamping in Cape York, bush tourism operators have received a much-needed boost with a fresh cash splash.
Amphibious Force storms Far North beach
Landing craft, helicopters and battleships have hit the beaches south of Cairns as the Australian Defence Force prepares for deployment later this year.
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