Named: Couple on drug trafficking charges
A young Cairns couple have had their matters heard in Cairns Magistrate Court after they were charged with drug trafficking as part of a Major Organised Crime Squad crackdown in the Far North.
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Anti-fluoride campaigners reveal their argument for Cairns
A longstanding critic of fluoridating Cairns’ water supply will present her arguments to the city’s councillors in a deputation next week with a key councillor revealing his stance on the issue.
Cancer survivor highlights urgent need for financial support
The healing tentacles of COUCH Wellness Centre are long and powerful, you just have to ask cancer survivor Robert Soderberg as he praises the organisation set to lose its funding.
Prove it: Industry wants to see council’s land approval mapping
Pressure is mounting on Cairns council to provide mapping of its residential land approvals with the development industry claiming its numbers were inflated by 100 per cent.
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First Nations company asks for $444k to ‘safeguard’ swimming hole
After blocking a gate leading to a public swimming hole in Queensland, a First Nations company which isn’t backed by the native title holders is asking the public for more than $400k for upgrades to safeguard the site.
Teen and man arrested in separate alleged crime sprees across Cairns
A 17-year-old boy and a Manunda man are facing more than a dozen charges following separate alleged crime sprees spanning over two months. Find out more here.
Exposed: the Queensland aged care homes failing residents
More than half of Queensland aged care homes are falling short of care targets as providers blame a severe workforce shortage. See the full list.
‘Needs to be pulled up’: Mill’s asset sale ‘threatens’ buyout
Mossman’s troubled sugar mill is being sold off piece by piece sparking calls for intervention in the liquidation process which farmers fear will threaten its slim chances of a buyout.
Where to attend Remembrance Day services in the Far North
Far Northerners will today pause for a minute of silent reflection marking the end of WWI and remember those who fought and died for the nation in times of war. Where Remembrance Day services will be held around the region.
Young dad threatened to shoot partner, break her father’s legs
A judge has delivered a heavy wakeup call to a young dad as he sentenced him for stalking his ex-partner, threatening to shoot her and break her father’s legs.
Cairns celebrates Thai cultural festival
Celebrating culture, colour and new blessings, the Far North Queensland Thai Cultural Community hosted its sixth annual Loy Krathong festival on the weekend.
Three injured in separate car, plane crashes in Tablelands
A woman has been discharged from hospital after she was injured in a light plane crash in Mareeba on Saturday.
New Far North MP reveals her plans for stunning coastal headland
A Far North MP won’t rule out compulsory acquisition of Taylor Point in the future but says securing public access to the headland for residents is her main priority.
Gallery: Cairns RSL Thank You For Your Service Gala Dinner
Cairns’ current and former service members have ditched the camouflage and pulled on their best formal attire as the Cairns RSL sub-branch gave them a big thanks for their sacrifice with a glamorous formal gala dinner.
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