Far North candidate says schools should bring back the cane
An “anti-woke” Far North candidate who supports caning children in schools says he’s winning over residents in a bellwether seat ahead of this weekend’s state election.
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Win a Cape York trip of a lifetime during Sawfish Sighting Week
Tropical Far North waters are a haven for four of the world’s five species of sawfish and citizen scientists are needed to help find out how many of the critically endangered are left in the wild.
Far North advocacy group celebrates 15th anniversary with commitment to future projects
Regional Development Australia Tropical North has reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for multiple projects across the region to celebrate its 15th anniversary.
Clairvoyant croc tips surprise result in Qld election
David Crisafulli will have to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat with a feisty Far North croc tipping a shock Labor win on Saturday.
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How Cairns can ‘think big’ on public transport
Radical public transport options across Far North Queensland should be considered to ease heavily congested roads and improve liveability as the city’s population booms, a leading expert says.
Lucky escape for children as car crashes through kindergarten fence
A man has been rushed to hospital after a car crashed through a kindergarten fence. Nearby apartment guests heard a loud bang, while a kindy parent said it was lucky no one got hurt.
‘Think twice’: Foreign buyers set for double digit fall after tax hike
International sales of local property are expected to fall by a double-digit percentage after a decision to hike foreign buyer taxes – with some fearing it’s the ‘final nail in the coffin’.
‘More to be done’: What’s needed to unlock housing in southern corridor
The state government may have poured money into the beleaguered water security project in Tuesday’s budget, however progress appears to have stalled on other water infrastructure in the city’s southern growth corridor.
What’s in the budget for Far North Queensland
Regional and remote art centres, health facilities and First Nations land management programs across the Far North have received funding in this year’s state budget. Find out what’s coming to your community soon.
Charting prosperity and economic horizons in Cairns
The Cairns region’s proximity to the Pacific and a history of economic and social engagement with Pacific Island communities places the north in a unique position to achieve long-term benefits, writes Cairns Chamber of Commerce CEO Patricia O’Neill.
Listed: Cairns’ newest businesses
From medicinal cannabis, artisan Japanese pastries, bags handmade in Morocco to car repairs and fabrication — check out our list of the newest businesses in Cairns.
‘No better place to learn and earn’: Skilled work to propel city’s future
It will take stronger educational ties to the Pacific as well as more women entering traditionally-male dominated industries to meet Cairns’ skill shortages, a local education pioneer says.
‘Sucked into his brother’s lifestyle’: Dad jailed over meth syndicate
A relatively small player in a massive wholesale methamphetamine trafficking operation in Far North Queensland has been jailed.
Come Lae-tly? Explore the PNG city remarkably like Cairns
A lively, tropical port city surrounded lush, inspiring mountains. Population 193,000. Founded largely on gold discoveries. Its not Cairns, it’s not even in this country, yet it’s also not that far away.
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