Wet weather returns to Cairns: What residents need to know
Cairns and the Far North is bracing for prolonged persistent rain after more than 400mm was dumped on Tully since Thursday. Here’s what to expect and how it could impact the region.
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Veteran actor and director retires after 50 years
Wayne Rees started acting classes at Cairns Little Theatre in his early 20s to help overcome his “shyness”. 50 years on, he has just performed with the Theatre for the very last time.
Explained: The defence and prosecution cases in Toyah trial
After three weeks of evidence and the beginning of deliberations, the jury will return a verdict this week on whether they believe Rajwinder Singh is guilty or innocent of the murder of Toyah Cordingley. The arguments for and against conviction explained.
Police lock down suburban Cairns street for more than five hours
A serious police incident has unfolded in a suburban Cairns street, with police locking down the area and residents unable to return to their homes.
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Woman who slashed mum’s throat sentenced for attempted murder
The woman who slashed her own mum’s throat with a Stanley knife in a horrific public attack on the Cairns Esplanade has been sentenced in the Cairns Supreme Court.
‘Pathological rage’: Mother sentenced after stabbing her two young daughters
A mother took a knife she was sharpening and stabbed her two young daughters, who fled for safety, before turning the blade on herself, a Cairns court has heard.
Why most Queenslanders don’t want ‘cheap’ Games
Many Queenslanders have resoundingly rejected Premier Steven Miles’ no frills option for an Olympic Games stadium, instead backing the more ambitious proposals which could also lure major artists like Taylor Swift to Queensland. SPECIAL REPORT
‘I’ve made a mistake’: LNP candidate apologises for Hitler post
The LNP’s candidate for Barron River Bree James has admitted that it was a “silly mistake” to post a joke about Hitler-inspired graffiti on one of her campaign posters, asking voters to forgive her before they cast their ballots later this week.
‘Cairns is gone’: Analyst explains fears for once safe Labor seat
A healthy margin won’t be enough to save a battling Labor minister from losing his seat this Saturday if a forecast swing to the LNP is in full effect across the Far North, a political analyst says.
‘Wake up people’: Two cane train crashes in one week
Two separate cane train crashes in the space of a week have prompted calls for people to be more aware of their surroundings during the crushing season.
How LNP candidate’s funding call has been stonewalled
A Far North LNP candidate says she supports Labor’s plans to build critical infrastructure at the Cairns airport and fund one of the region’s peak tourism bodies – even if her party won’t back them.
50 more positions threatened by new JCU ‘streamlining’ proposal
James Cook University vice chancellor Professor Simon Biggs has unveiled a plan to slash more positions at an all-staff meeting held this morning at the Smithfield campus.
Meet the Far North’s 36 state election candidates
There will be no shortage of choice for Far North voters with 36 candidates campaigning across six seats in a bid to win a seat at parliament. See the full list of names and vote in the poll.
‘Can’t believe it exists in Australia’: Fury at kids’ watchhouse conditions
An advocate has revealed her shock at the conditions in which children as young as 10 are being held in a Queensland adult watchhouse.
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