Re-elected KAP stalwart on party’s future
Strong results across regional Queensland has given Katter’s Australian Party reason to believe it could almost double its seats at the next state election, Member for Hill Shane Knuth says.
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LNP’s Bree James wins key Far North seat
The fight for the Far North’s bellwether seat is over with the LNP’s Bree James claiming Barron River in a see-sawing contest that ultimately proved crucial to the Coalition forming government at this state election.
Kuranda Range reopens, traffic delays following serious crash
The Kuranda Range has reopened following a serious crash at roadworks this morning, but drivers can expect delays.
How votes are tracking across Far North Qld
A bellwether seat appears destined to return to the Coalition this state election but the party’s hopes of a Far North Labor wipeout seem less likely with three candidates still in the fight to retain their seats. FOLLOW LIVE.
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Cairns waterpark closed for $1m makeover
Cairns’ favourite family place to hang out on a hot summer’s day will have a fresh new look when reopening in September.
100 more suburbs within buying power of singles, couples on July 1
In the biggest rise to borrowing power since pandemic interest rates flatlined, stage 3 tax cuts are set to open up 100 more suburbs for singles and couples in Queensland. SEE WHERE
Adults and groups of children fueding in city
Fueding groups on a Saturday night in Cairns.
Cairns centenarian’s secret to a long life
From riding horses to school and marrying a World War II veteran, to droving cattle across the outback, Cairns grandmother Maureen Stanfield has experienced so much in 100 years.
$12m boost: Cairns’ economy flexes Ironman muscles
The Cairns economy received a major boost at the weekend as 10,000 visitors from around the country and the world headed to the Far North for the region’s premier sporting event.
Powerlink seeks input on how to tackle proposed tree removal
Powerlink needs to put the axe to 385 trees that in the future could comprise high voltage underground cable linking transition stations at two south Cairns suburbs.
When and where to catch RAAF Super Hornet over Cairns
A supersonic jet making a special appearance in the skies above Cairns this week will have all eyes looking to the heavens.
Mega gallery: All the action at the 2024 IRONMAN Cairns
All the action from Palm Cove for the 2024 IRONMAN Cairns Asia-Pacific Championship. Check out the gallery here >>>
‘Big announcements’ to ‘fill in the map’, hints airport CEO
Cairns Airport CEO Richard Barker has hinted at ‘big announcements’ set to ‘fill in the map’ around the region at our Future Cairns event.
Billy’s brew fuelling Cairns’ Pacific connection
Freshly ground beans from Papua New Guinea’s Eastern Highlands have invigorated Cairns’ rush hour commuters for decades and showcased the Pacific’s economic power when working together.
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