Redlynch quarry operator set to axe trees surrounding rock pit
The operator of the Redlynch quarry has applied to Cairns Regional Council to remove almost 100 trees surrounding an excavated pit in the Redlynch Valley.
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Cop’s bravery recognised after being stabbed six times
A Queensland police officer who was almost killed has been commended for bravery after being stabbed six times and left for dead in the stairwell of a Cairns shopping centre.
‘I ran for my life’: Secret police recording played to jury
A covert police recording of Rajwinder Singh has been played to the jury in the Toyah Cordingley murder trial, with Mr Singh saying he “ran for his life” after he saw her killed on the beach.
‘Get on the f***ing ground’: Dramatic end to alleged thieves’ joyride
A brazen car theft has ended with the dramatic arrest of two people in Far North Queensland.
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‘Celebrating culture’: Fijian Independence Day celebrations
Fiji Community Association of Far North Queensland celebrated Fijian Independence Day with cultural performances, traditional foods and more at the Cairns Esplanade on the weekend. Did we see you there?
50+ faces at State Election Forum Lunch
Community leaders and members of the public heard from local political candidates as they discussed the region’s future at the 2024 Meet the Candidates: State Election Forum Lunch, hosted by the Cairns Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Tropical North Queensland. See the photos.
Far North candidates debate exposes political divide
The Far North’s top political aspirants have traded heated backhanders in three passionate debates held in Cairns with frontrunners and longshots holding little, if anything, back as disputes over the region’s future threatened to boil over.
Band shows why they’re top brass in state titles
A Cairns band have shown they’re top brass after taking out three state titles in the span of six weeks.
Rising stars set to shine in AFLW’s Cairns curtain raiser
Future Cairns AFLW prospects will showcase their skills in front of some of the game’s top stars with a take-no-prisoners midfielder and silky-smooth ruck ready to renew hostilities at Cazalys stadium later this month.
‘Someone’s going to get killed’: Dire warning amid cop staff crisis
Police officers spread thinly throughout Cairns and a transferring of specialist officers on Cape York deployments is the reason for surging car thefts and a recent spike in break-in offences.
Cops investigate feeding of Clyde amid calls for influencer to be fined
A Far North Qld landowner says it’s only a matter of time before someone is eaten as droves of people, including an Insta influencer, trespass on his land to feed, harass and have picnics near an iconic crocodile. Have your say and vote in our poll.
Far North residents split on oral health responsibility
Cairns residents are divided on a decade long oral health decision, should fluoride be added back into the city’s water supply, find out the survey result breakdown here.
Floating pontoons and wave breaks in $11.3m boating upgrade
A re-elected Labor Government has vowed to pump $11.3m into boating and marine infrastructure around Cairns but talked down overturning controversial commercial fishing bans.
On island time: Five days exploring Bali from Jimbaran Bay
Tucked away just south of Kuta, Jimbaran Bay is a fishing and resort village in Bali, Indonesia – a tranquil gem and an ideal base from which to explore all the tourist island has to offer.
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