Cairns Regional Council appoints new CEO in shock move
Cairns Regional Council has revealed its new chief executive after an extensive search, in a move that has surprised some.
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Woman hospitalised after vehicle crashes into creek
A woman in her 70s has been hospitalised after her car veered off the highway and into a creek, south of Cairns.
‘Wouldn’t be here without her’: Butcher’s recipe for success
A passion for serving their community has been at the forefront of Babinda Meats owners Wendy and Salvatore ‘Tootie’ Nucifora’s success.
Construction apprentices dwindle amid fee-free TAFE scheme
Construction worker shortages are forecast to ease modestly, with the federal government backing its long-term strategy while swatting away suggestions of immigration cuts for immediate housing relief.
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Man stole car then towed ATM from servo
A 27-year-old man who cut off his parole ankle monitor and then created a “one-man crime wave” has been sentenced in the Cairns Supreme Court.
Mayor defends interim CEO appointment despite conflict
Battle lines have been drawn at Cairns Regional Council with the mayor angrily denying claims she and two councillors discussed the former CEO Mica Martin’s dismissal.
Increased chance of aftershocks and bigger quake after Qld tremor
In the wake of a minor but explosive sounding earthquake recorded near a small town in Far North Queensland, the national seismic agency has warned more powerful aftershocks are possible.
‘Got gumption’: Why Qld man is running 1000km in socks
From running naked through Belgium and attempting to run on water, Australia’s equivalent to Forrest Gump is now running from Cairns to The Cape — in socks.
“Like an explosion”: Tully local on the moment earthquake struck
Joan Mercer speaks about her experience of the earthquake which shook the small town of Tully, 140km south of Cairns.
Retired banana farmer talks about Tully earthquake
Tully man Peter “Zoot” Zorzetto talks about the moment he knew the shaking on Tuesday evening was an earthquake.
Aussie fishermen rescued from broken down dinghy in 2m seas
Two fishermen have been rescued from two-metre seas in the Torres Strait after their dinghy’s engine broke down.
‘My dishes shook’: Earthquake rattles tiny Qld town
Residents of the small town of Tully in the state’s Far North have reported sounds ‘like a big fire igniting’ and dishes rattling on their sinks after an earthquake struck on Tuesday night.
Revealed: Suburbs with the highest rental yields in Queensland
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From protests to parties: Australia Day in Cairns
Photographer Brendan Radke was out and about capturing Australia Day in Cairns – from an Invasion Day rally to citizenship ceremonies and poolside celebrations. See the photos here:
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