Toddler fighting for life after near drowning
A toddler is fighting for her life in hospital after a near drowning in a small beach town north of Cairns on Christmas Day.
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Teen girl killed in serious Christmas crash
A teenage girl has sadly died on Christmas Eve after a car crash pinned her to the ground in Far North Queensland’s top end.
Mine worker sentenced for possession of ‘worst category’ of child abuse material
A man who worked in The Cape Flattery sand mines as a cultural officer has been sentenced in Cairns District Court after he was caught multiple times with dozens of images of child sexual abuse on his phone, despite being previously convicted of the same offence.
Suicide ruling set aside in Gwen Grover cold case
The family of Gwen Grover, who was found shot dead in her car in Lake Street in the 1980s, say they feel validated by a District Court Judge’s decision to set aside the coroner’s finding that Gwen’s death was suicide.
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‘Disappointing findings’: Surprise audit uncovers $200k in worker rip-offs
Snap inspections by the independent workplace regulator has revealed the majority of Cairns cheap eats venues investigated were in breach of workplace laws.
‘Roid use jumps amidst thriving ‘image drug’ black market
A massive online black market drug trade on websites and social media is continuing to grow amidst an increase in steroid use in Cairns.
Inside the mind of a killer bank robber: Man sentenced for Port Douglas heist
Amid the horrors of the Vietnam War, a young Alexander Robert MacDonald learned to shut off his emotions and do what needed to be done – whether that be murdering a man in cold blood to steal his identity, or aiming a sawn-off shotgun at an innocent bank teller in Port Douglas.
The Far North pest set to make its mark in the fashion world
Warts and all cane toad couture proudly made in Far North Queensland could one day grace the catwalks of Milan, Paris and London while eliminating a poisonous pest in the process.
Cops set record straight on final actions of croc attack victim
A campaign to help the family of a Far North croc victim has now raised an unprecedented amount in less than 24 hours as police review their position on what the Newcastle doctor was doing when he fell into the river.
Revealed: Top 10 unique staycation destinations in Far North Qld
From repurposed train carriages and tropical retreats to futuristic homes straight out of a Bond movie, the Far North is host to a range of quirky and unique holiday accommodations.
New FNQ beer helping generate ‘profits for purpose’
A Far Northern social enterprise has partnered with a Cairns brewery to launch its latest product towards fulfilling its mission of “profits for purpose.”
Crocodile Bend ‘not a natural spot’ for croc to hunt for prey
An experienced crocodile handler believes if it weren’t for people feeding the animal, it would be “unnatural” for a croc to be hanging out in the spot a NSW doctor was attacked and killed. Read his reasons why.
Tech-savvy 100-year-old’s no-nonsense secret to a long life
After he was almost killed in a gun explosion in World War II, a centenarian has revealed his secret to living such a long life.
Footage of stolen vehicles in Far North Queensland
Far North Queenslanders are angry and calling on the government to do more to stop car being stolen in their state.
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