Man in life-threatening condition after Tablelands buggy crash
A man has been flown to Cairns hospital with life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle crash in the Tablelands following a horror day on Far North roads.
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‘Gap between majors and minors’: Mulgrave’s surprise candidate revealed
A surprise “dark horse” has emerged among the 10 candidates vying for the seat of Mulgrave with preferences almost certain to decide the final winner, a political commentator says.
Developers reveal plans for massive servo complex
A significant development including service station, car wash, two drive through fast food outlets and a childcare centre has been proposed for a vacant parcel of land in Cairns. See the plans.
Labor reveals $6m Edmonton cop shop upgrade
An upgraded police station in Cairns’ southern suburbs would service the critical growth corridor’s booming population and accommodate an increase in police officers on the beat, Labor’s candidate for Mulgrave Richie Bates says.
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Can $15m worth of sugar crop be saved?
The future of the Mossman sugar mill and $15m worth of crop is still uncertain despite an 11th hour town hall meeting to find a solution.
‘Back to the dark ages’:Horrendous flood ordeal nowhere near over
Waist deep water through homes at Kamerunga Villas has been but a small part of a flood nightmare that now has residents facing homelessness at the drying up of emergency funds.
‘Absolutely mindless, outrageous violence’: Trio sentenced for vicious CBD attacks
A judge slammed the actions of a trio who, along with a teen, attacked and bashed tourists in two separate and sustained attacks in Cairns CBD last July.
‘Unimaginable hate’: Family sees son’s killer jailed for life
A jury has voted to convict a Queensland man of murder, refusing to accept he was provoked by an attempted rape after he chased a man 660m before stabbing him 42 times.
Qld-first authentic Mexican kitchen and margaritas coming to Cairns
A hugely successful Victorian brand offering lipsmacking Mexican street food is set to launch its first Queensland outlet in Cairns. Check out the plans for the new Hecho en Mexico outlet.
$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.
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