Where to watch stingers in Far North Qld
About 30 locations across Far Northern Queensland will soon have stinger nets installed as swimmers are reminded box jellyfish and Irukandji will make these waters home.
Cairns
‘Absurd’: Air service slams govt over UK contract
A Cairns air charter business helping students travel remotely says it could be forced to close after a federal government agency awarded the contract to a UK company.
‘False alarm’: Council apologises for emergency flood alerts
Cairns Regional Council has apologised to the public after several emergency alerts warning of major flooding were sent in error.
Jabba the Hutt defamation battle ends
A marathon defamation battle over a cartoon depicting a LGAQ boss as Jabba the Hutt and associated posts has ended with a court ordering the payment of more than half a million dollars in damages to former CEO Greg Hallam.
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‘Bullying not tolerated’: Education Department responds to student suicide
The Queensland Education Department says bullying is not tolerated in any school after a family of a teen said she was verbally abused and tormented on social media before she ended her life.
Why popular pancake restaurant could close
Cairns restaurant Helga’s Pancake House is considering closing due to “red tape stress”, as administrative costs across the state double in just three years.
The ‘overlooked’ school given a $13m election promise
A Cairns primary school which the LNP claims has not received any significant government funding in a decade has become the subject of a niche multi-million dollar election commitment.
Tributes for ‘one-of-a-kind’ mum allegedly murdered
Family, friends and loved ones have paid tribute to a one-of-a-kind “mum for everyone”, allegedly murdered last month.
Haunting reality behind Qld’s tragic mining history
Australia is known for its rich mining history – and sadly the tragedies that have come with it. SPECIAL REPORT
‘Problem’ crocodile lunges at fisherman in Qld
Wildlife authorities have targeted a “problem croc” for removal after it lunged at a fisherman south of Cairns.
Gallery: Dream Aloud shines spotlight on First Nations talent
Featuring an unmissable line-up including ARIA Award-winning rapper Baker Boy, surf rock icons King Stingray, visionary artist Bumpy with comedian Steph Tisdell on MC duties, Dream Aloud presented the hottest new talent and formidable local bands at Munro Martin parklands on Saturday. Check out our gallery >>
Colour comes out for Cairns Pride Fest Pride Stride
The Cairns Esplanade became a little brighter on Saturday morning as marchers donned their most colourful gear and proudly took hold of a giant rainbow flag as part of the all inclusive Cairns Pride Festival Pride Stride. See the smiling faces as walkers embraced their pride.
LNP to make call on donation after former MP’s day in court
The LNP will not seek to return a $17,500 election donation made to his party by Michael Trout after the former Barron River MP was charged with assault.
Teen tragedy: Girl, 13, found dead with phone by her side
A Queensland teen was sent a series of vulgar messages via social media and was bullied at school before she tragically took her life, her family says.
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