Lighting technician sues nightclub over $700k knee injury
A Gold Coast lighting technician has lodged a $700,000 personal injury claim against a Cairns venue alleging he was kicked in the knee while being removed from a CBD nightclub.
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‘His devotion was indescribable’: Region mourns loss of farming giant
An agribusiness trailblazer whose vision and hard work helped establish a thriving Tablelands banana industry in defiance of those who said it couldn’t be done has lost his long-running battle with lung disease.
Wild tales of Qld public servants convicted of crimes
They’re our police officers, teachers and firefighters – but this lot found themselves on the wrong side of the law. SEE THE LIST
Best place to see F-35A jets during low-level Cairns sortie
Aviation enthusiasts are bracing for the roar of hi-tech fighter jets over Cairns during today’s first-ever Far North F-35A training sortie. Where to see the jets take off and land.
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‘Do you like the food?’: Qld aged care home food rating revealed
Queensland has 198 aged care homes where one person or more claimed to never be happy with the food they were served. See who is serving up culinary delights and who falls short.
Parents win right to access CCTV after schoolboy’s death
Previously withheld CCTV vision leading up to the death of 15-year-old boy while at school will be provided to his grieving parents after the minister intervened.
‘Dreadful mark in our history’: Friend of explosion victim speaks out on 10th anniversary
It begun as an ordinary day in a quiet country town, but by days’ end Nicola Baker was comforting her severely burnt friend who later died from an explosion that injured up to 20 others.
Town marks 10 years since cafe tragedy as firefighter loses home
A firefighter who was commended for his efforts on the day of the deadly Serves You Right cafe blast in Far North Qld has lost his home to fire just days before the 10th anniversary of the disaster.
Sweet treats a big hit at Cairns’ newest dessert bar offering
A new Cairns city business is scooping the frozen dessert market with a product lovers of sweet treats can’t seem to get enough of.
Firefighters to the rescue for trapped blue-tongue lizard
Firefighters were called to the rescue of a blue-tongued lizard trapped inside a decorative log, after the curious reptile became firmly wedged inside with no way out. See the photos.
How mindfulness is helping stop police burnout
Anxiety and poor sleep are two critical factors driving police officer burnout but mindfulness meditation is showing significant promise as a remedy, according to new research from JCU.
Extra DV powers for police challenged at public hearing
Plans to slap DV offenders with GPS trackers have been supported by community groups, but giving cops’ additional powers to bypass the courts have come under question.
Run, cheer and help raise $25,000 for an essential cancer service
Whether you’re a budding triathlete, run club enthusiast or keen cheerleader, anyone can get involved in this Cairns sporting event making a difference for cancer patients.
Repeated mechanical failure of ferry leaves cars stuck mid-river
Questions are being asked of a local government’s ferry maintenance schedule after an embarrassing failure of the beleaguered Cape York barge just days after hull repairs.
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