Named: 15 young guns earn place in leadership program
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Leaders Program has chosen 15 young professionals to embark on 10 months of professional and personal development. Meet the young professionals here.
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‘The ocean will miss you’: Dive instructor killed in car crash
A dream career move to swim with whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef for a WA tour operator has turned to heartache for family and friends of a much-loved Port Douglas dive instructor.
Alleged drink driver crashes taxi and flees
Police are alleging a Cairns man driving a taxi was more than five times over the legal alcohol limit when he crashed and fled.
Pictures show site where Toyah was buried
The jury tasked with returning a verdict in the trial of Rajwinder Singh, 40, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Toyah Cordingley in 2018, has visited Wangetti Beach to “view” where she was buried.
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Thousands of cruise passengers welcomed — how many more to come?
Thousands of passengers have disembarked in Far North Queensland ahead of a busy cruise season, in a boost for the region’s tourism sector.
Explained: Troubled Daintree ferry to be offloaded
Douglas Shire Council plans to outsource the beleaguered Daintree River Ferry after controversially acquiring the barge three years ago, but big questions remain about who will come forward to design, construct and operate a larger vessel before 2027.
Explained: Everything you need to know about the Qld state election
After nine years of Labor rule, polls are pointing to a change of government at October’s Queensland election. FAST FACTS
LNP member demands former chairman’s party donation be returned
An LNP whistleblower has called out his own party’s decision to accept a “non-political” donation from a key Far North powerbroker now facing serious charges, including allegedly assaulting a woman.
Craig Crawford questions a $17,500 LNP donation
Member for Barron River Craig Crawford questions a $17,500 donation to the LNP from former member for Barron River and LNP member Michael Trout….
Craig Crawford questions a $17,500 LNP donation by Michael Trout
Member for Barron River Craig Crawford questions a $17,500 donation to the LNP from former member for Barron River and LNP member Michael Trout….
Accusations of ‘underfunding’ projects for Cairns schools
Labor has labelled the LNP’s $13m Cairns school commitment as “undercooked” as it goes on its own $57m education infrastructure spree. List of schools that would receive funds.
Gallery: So proud of our Pride Fair Day
From hotly contested best-dressed competitions, food stalls and puppy shows, Pride Fair Day in Cairns was abuzz with fun. See every photo.
Daylight saving in Qld: Our tortured, never-ending riddle
It’s the broken-clock debate ticking for more than 100 years in Queensland: What should we do about daylight saving?
‘It’s too early for you to go’: Final moments of 17-year-old revealed
As he lay, head in her lap in Far North Queensland, scared, bleeding and with a deep knife wound to his abdomen, a young girl told a 17-year-old it was too soon for him to die, a jury has heard.
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