‘Wrong’: Cairns councillor calls out intimidation
A Cairns councillor has accused residents and leaders in the building sector of using “emotionally driven intimidation” against her and other council employees during debate over a new development.
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Redlynch residents react to approval of major development
A campaign to stop a commercial industrial site from being established in Redlynch Valley has failed, with councillors narrowly voting in favour of the controversial development.
Extra $27m to grow Qld uni ‘makes sense’
A Queensland university is seeking an additional $27.5m in federal funds as it prepares to start building a new campus despite the funding shortfall.
‘Couldn’t have done it without them’: Volunteer’s gratitude for flood clean-up help
A Cardwell SES and RFS volunteer’s home flooded in February. Days later, his volunteer workmates were knocking at the door to help clean up.
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Bree James on abortion laws
LNP candidate for Barron River Bree James dismisses the prospect of a conscious vote on abortion laws, saying that the issue isn’t a priority…
‘Wrong side of history’: Abortion debate divides Katter cousins
The relative of a Far North KAP candidate has lashed her own cousin over his party’s plans to roll back abortion laws introduced by Labor in 2018.
Police station sale sparks discussion over Gordonvale’s future
Claims a historic building was sold from under the noses of a Far North community group have been rebuffed by Labor, with calls to rejuvenate a beloved town square emerging as a key election issue.
‘Never say the F word again’: Suzi Quatro’s vow ahead of latest Aussie tour
A decade on from her “farewell” tour of Australia, rock ‘n’ roll icon Suzi Quatro will return to Cairns early next year
Person rushed to hospital following Tablelands car crash
A regional road has reopened to traffic and a person has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash in the Tablelands on Tuesday morning.
Brave dad makes citizen’s arrest amid home invasion horror
A Cairns couple have told of a terrifying home invasion that ended with the husband making a citizen’s arrest of a teen suspect.
Lobby group pushes LNP for pledge on big ticket project
Advance Cairns has called on the LNP to commit to building a $45m common user hangar, if the party is swept into power this month, declaring that further investment in the Far North’s aviation industry is vital to growing the region’s economy.
Indigenous leader walks out of debate over KAP’s One Nation preference deal
A minor party’s preference deal with One Nation has not been well received by voters attending a debate in an Indigenous community in Far North Queensland.
How they voted: Cairns pre-polling unveils unexpected political issues
Pre-polling Far North residents appear to have already made up their minds as early voting centres opened their doors with surprising reasons driving voter decision making.
Far North’s ‘voices’ to parliament reveal their efforts one year on
The Far North’s three elected parliamentarians reveal what efforts they’ve made in the space of Indigenous affairs, one year after the failed referendum.
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