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‘I’m an idiot’: Accountant regrets not being tax-registered
A highly regarded Mission Beach business owner has told a court he holds no tax agent accreditation despite directing a tax and accounting company. What happened in court.
‘Unparalleled opportunity’: Nine projects that could transform Cairns
A delegation of business leaders will this week head to Brisbane to call for funding on health, aviation and other critical projects. Here’s why now is the time to strike.
Jury delivers verdict in baby shaking trial
A Cairns District Court jury deliberated for about four hours before returning a verdict for a man charged with grievous bodily harm of his son, who has lifelong impairments.
‘We’d love to see you’: TTNQ call for royal visit to FNQ
Calling on King Charles’ famous love of the environment, Tropical Tourism North Queensland CEO Mark Olsen has called for His Majesty to visit the Far North on his proposed visit to Australia later this year.
Canine Fitness Centre Cairns
The K9 Fitness Centre is set to open in Cairns, with treadmills, a dogwash and doggy daycare all available for use. VIDEO: Brendan Radke – Cairns…
‘Cut above the rest’: New doggy daycare and fitness centre opens
A state-of-the art canine conditioning centre is offering a pampering of your pet pooch at a refitted central Cairns location.
‘Living in a third world country’: Students in filthy clothes amid water fail
Claims of “third world” service delivery has been levelled at a Far North council amid concern for the wellbeing of school children arriving to class in filthy clothes due ongoing water supply failures.
‘Career criminal’ threw wads of cash as he ran, court hears
An Innisfail pensioner described by a prosecutor as a “career criminal” with a litany of drug supply convictions ran from police throwing wads of cash and his phone away, a court has heard.
‘You get absolutely everything’: 24-hour turnaround on wedding photos, videos
A new Cairns business is part of a growing trend of wedding content creators, delivering unique photos and videos within 24 hours of tying the knot.
Canine Treadmill V
The K9 Fitness Centre is set to open in Cairns, with treadmills, a dogwash and doggy daycare all available for use. VIDEO: Brendan Radke – Cairns…
K9 Fitness Centre
The K9 Fitness Centre is set to open in Cairns, with treadmills, a dogwash and doggy daycare all available for use. VIDEO: Brendan Radke – Cairns…
Photo gallery: Little Day Out at Holloways Beach
Hundreds of people showed up on Saturday for a huge Holloways Hub fundraising event. See who was there.
‘Higher aspirations’: Dealer kept selling ice after trafficking charge
A civil construction supervisor has been sentenced in a Cairns court after he continued to deal ice for several months after being charged by police.
‘You’re a miracle’: Former jewellery worker sentenced on drug charges
A Cairns Supreme Court judge said a former jewellery worker was a ‘miracle’ for rising above childhood trauma despite facing seven drug charges.
Cyclone Jasper flood victims make five key demands
A halt on housing development and new ‘escape routes’ out of the Cairns northern beaches have been put to the state government this week. Here are the five main demands.
Emergency crews respond to hikers ‘trapped on cliff’
Emergency services have set up a control point at Stoney Creek in response to an incident involving two hikers.
Wanted trio charged with string of offences in dramatic CBD incident
Police have revealed what led to the dramatic arrest of three offenders in front of punters enjoying knock-off drinks at the Crown Hotel on Friday afternoon.
Pikapic Cairns
Cairns now has a Pikapic selfie booth studio. Reporter Kate Stephenson went along to have some fun and get some selfies printed. VIDEO: Brendan…
Candidates debate development controversy in wake of Jasper
Managing debt, floods and urban development has come to the fore at a Cairns mayoral debate in Smithfield this week.
Perfect Saturday for the Holloways Little Day Out flood fundraiser
The Little Day Out promises to be anything but ‘little’ with a jam-packed program of events and live music, as flood-affected residents and volunteers celebrate resilience while fundraising.
Kuranda Range Rd shut down for emergency night repairs
Frightening images reveal the reason behind emergency night works that have now been ordered to repair large sections of Kuranda Range Rd further undermined by land slips.
Major development in bid for joint Cairns-PNG NRL team
Cairns’ joint NRL bid with our nearest international neighbours has been endorsed by the highest office in the land with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese backing the bid, despite blowback from the league’s top boss.
‘Tried to throw 11yo under the bus’: Defence deflects blame in baby-shake trial
The defence lawyer for a father accused of shaking his baby so badly he was given brain damage has suggested the injuries could have been caused by someone else, a Cairns jury has heard.
Pikapic selfie booths in Cairns
Cairns has its own Pikapic photo shop! Reporter Kate Stephenson went along and tried out the selfie booths for hire, to see how much fun they…
Land secured for cyclone-ravaged community’s new health clinic
Land has been secured to pave the way for a new health clinic in one of the worst ex-Cyclone Jasper disaster zones.
97yo elder offers insight to new ‘intensive’ youth camps
Young offenders sent to on-country camps could soon stay there for months and undergo “intensive” cultural experiences, after the first trial led to just a 6 per cent decrease in offending.
Flood hero needs a new place to live
Local hero of the Cairns floods Dan Cairns, who rescued 19 people on his kayak, needs to find somewhere to live, after the flood left his rental…
Flood hero needs help himself
Local hero of the Cairns floods Dan Cairns, who rescued 19 people on his kayak, needs to find somewhere to live, after the flood left his rental…
Stan Williams
Cairns Brothers old boy Stan Williams watches the rugby league clubhouse he built be demolished for a new $12 million facility. VIDEO: Brendan…
Health officials issue pool warning as stomach bug cases rise
Stomach bug cases are rising in the Far North, with public health officials urging residents to take precautions – particularly with swimming pools.
Woman charged after allegedly selling fake tickets to Luke Combs
A Queensland woman has been charged with fraud after allegedly hacking into a social media account and selling fake tickets to a country music concert in Adelaide.
Man hospitalised, bridge flooded in separate incidents amid downpour
Motorists have been urged not to drive in floodwaters after a key bridge was submerged in flash flooding and a man was taken to hospital after a vehicle was trapped in floodwater south of Cairns.
‘It doesn’t look good’: Mayoral candidate faces plagiarism claim
A Cairns mayoral candidate has admitted using passages of a Toowoomba councillor’s social media post during her campaign.
The questions that need answering about ‘lethal’ navy fleet
The Australian government has embarked on a new plan to more than double the size of the Australian navy fleet to 26 major surface warships. So what’s it mean for Cairns?
Time may be up for Australia’s northernmost sugar mill
With a critical meeting of creditors just seven days away, the administrator of the ailing Mossman Mill has recommended creditors put the companies into liquidation unless an eleventh-hour lifeline is offered.
‘No laughing matter’: Chippie named FNQ’s hottest tradie
After being nominated as a joke by one of his co-workers, Far North Queensland’s hottest tradie has revealed what he loves most about being on the tools.
VOTE NOW: Best catch in Far North Queensland
Far North fishermen do it best, but who will come out on top? Cast your vote for the region’s best catch of the day.
VOTE NOW: Best monster catch in Far North Queensland
There are plenty of fish in the sea but these are some of the biggest we’ve ever seen. Cast your vote for who should win the best monster catch in Far North Queensland.
New doggo-friendly tourist park planned south of Cairns
A gap in the pet-friendly off-grid visitor market could be filled by a new tourist park proposed for sugar cane country on the southside of Cairns. See the plans.
Northern Quoll falls from ceiling in Mareeba shopping centre
A Northern Quoll caused quite a surprise when it fell from a man hole near Smokemart in Mareeba, then jumping into the nearby display case before…
Scammers target Far North flood fund in hardship grant rort
Reports have emerged from a disaster-ravaged Far North community of fraudsters wrongfully claiming to live in flood-impacted areas in order to pocket recovery cash.
Umbrella weather to ring in the end of the week
The Far North is in for a drizzly and wet end to the week as the Bureau predicts falls of up to 70mm south of Cairns, with the chance of thunderstorms.
‘I’m a porn star’: Rugby league player pleads not guilty at rape trial
A Cairns rugby league player said “he felt like a porn star” when he allegedly violently raped a woman eight times and choked her to the point she feared she would die, a court has heard.
Have your say: What’s the most frustrating thing about Cairns roads?
Cairns road users and cyclists have been invited to have their say on traffic bugbears, safety concerns and how the network can be improved through a new interactive online portal.
Federal MP stands by outlaw bikie gang’s cyclone award
A chapter of the Mongols bikies has been recognised for “valued service” to the community in far north Queensland during Cyclone Jasper, with a Federal MP saying he stands by the award.
New $1.1m truck to join Cairns firey fleet
One of three new top-range fire trucks has been deployed to the Far North, gearing the region to better prepare for disasters and road crashes.
‘Very bleak future’ as Mossman Mill sits on the brink
A Far North town is facing an uncertain future following recommendations that would see the region’s largest employer shut down, but growers say sensible action by the State Government could save the town’s economy from collapse.
Staggering cost of cyclone revealed but who will foot the bill?
An eye watering nine-figure damage bill incurred as a result of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper has been revealed at a Cairns council meeting, with fears emerging that ratepayers may be forced to pay a hefty sum.
Green waste pledge as mayoral race heats up
A Cairns mayoral candidate is promising to help solve the city’s green waste woes and offer apartment dwellers more recycling services if elected next month. See what’s been pledged.
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