Navy ‘hero’ avoids jail for setting woman’s car alight
A decorated Far North Queensland navy veteran who threatened a woman and set her car on fire has avoided jail.
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Spotted: Far North tourism leaders gather for tourism talks, celebrations
The Far North’s industry leaders flocked to Mexicairns this week to talk about all things tourism, events and Cairns’ upcoming 150 year celebrations. Did we snap you there?
Alleged drunk driver charged over multi-car cane train incident
A minor traffic bingle involving an alleged drunk driver had serious consequences on Wednesday after a car was hit by a cane train and another vehicle ended up in a ditch.
Construction paralysed: 77k homes, Olympic venues at risk
Productivity in Queensland’s construction industry has plummeted while the cost of projects will surge unless there are major reforms, a damning new report reveals.
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Man flown to hospital in critical condition after two-car crash
A man has been flown to hospital in a life-threatening condition from the scene of a serious two-car crash on the Atherton Tablelands.
Staggering increase in Qld cocaine use revealed
A drug expert has revealed the incredible increase in cocaine use in Queensland while police say they are seeing more coke seizures than they ever had. HOTSPOTS MAPPED, DRUG CRIMS NAMED
‘Extortion with threat’: Trio charged after alleged forced bank transfer
Three Cairns residents are behind bars after allegedly busting into a Bayview Heights house and forcing a man to transfer cash into one of their bank accounts.
Educator at childcare centre charged with torture of child
A remote Cape York childcare centre is damage control following the exposing of horrific abuse allegations levelled by police against an early childhood educator.
‘Wow, what is this?’: Mystery over dog walker’s discovery
A mysterious find in the bush has sparked a hunt for its owner.
Forever Reef Project coral bank facility planned for Cairns
Plans have been lodged for a “world-first” coral ark biobank, education and research centre on land owned by the Dawul Wuru Aboriginal Corporation. Full details here.
‘Save Our Shed’: Far North youth service faces funding cliff
The LNP will hit the brakes on funding for a one-of-a-kind Cairns service which has engaged more than 1,000 wayward youths since opening its doors almost two years ago.
Photographer captures veteran’s life in award-winning image
A 97-year-old veteran’s Antarctic adventures and a diving instructor’s spirit have earned a Cairns photographer national recognition. Here’s how.
200 immediate homes: Cairns’ major planning declaration
An immediate 200 homes and 18,500 in the long term – that’s what this new government declaration promises to deliver for Cairns.
Bamaga cocaine conspirators learn fate after appeal
Two businessmen jailed for more than 20 years for conspiring to import 300kg of cocaine in jam jars through Bamaga have learnt their fate after a court has ruled on their appeal against conviction.
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