Late dad’s weapons land son in trouble
A Cairns man who was serving a four-year prison sentence when police searched his family home has accepted responsibility for his late father’s modified and semiautomatic weapons.
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‘I didn’t hesitate’: How business owner found and saved missing man in remote Qld
A Weipa-based pest control operator has become an unlikely hero after discovering a missing man on a remote Aurukun road following a five-day search operation.
‘A miracle’: Rider’s mum speaks out after horror crash
A young motorcycle rider who was rushed to hospital with ‘life-threatening’ injuries following a two-vehicle accident has made ‘miraculous’ progress in his recovery.
Heavily pregnant woman jailed for $336k tax fraud committed while on drugs
Heavily-pregnant Elizabeth Janelle Addo, 32, will likely give birth in jail after being sentenced for a “blatant and fanciful” tax fraud that netted her $150,000, which she spent on drugs, alcohol and shopping sprees.
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Fabrication firm undertakes huge jetty project in boost for the region
A Far North business has embarked on a huge task to build a new wharf which will be shipped to the Northern Territory to replace a jetty destroyed by a Cyclone Megan bulk carrier incident.
Plan to relocate Cowboys NRLW team hinges on election result
The relocation of a women’s national rugby league team to Cairns is back on the agenda after a multimillion dollar funding pledge by the federal Opposition.
World-first revealed for $7m mountain bike race
Crankworx Cairns will debut a world-first race event expected to push elite mountain bike riders to the brink when the event returns to Cairns for the fourth consecutive year in May.
‘Lucky he didn’t kill’: Bizarre and dangerous driver scolded in court
A courier driver had been on drugs for four days before he tried to get away from police during a bizarre and dangerous driving episode through several Cairns suburbs in an old Subaru Outback.
Husband’s emotional tribute after wife shot dead in historic murder
For the husband of one of two radiographers shot and killed at Cairns hospital, the “unnecessary tragedy” feels like yesterday. But on Sunday it will be 30 years since his wife was murdered at work.
‘It’s bulsh*t’: Why ADF help was so different for Alfred and Jasper
Thousands of troops, choppers and ADF vehicles were deployed to the southeast before a breath of wind was felt while in the North flood ravaged communities had to wait until it was almost too late. Theories have now emerged as to why.
Student lashes out as teachers report being under seige at remote schools
Its been revealled a Cape York deputy principal was hit in the face last week by a student as a former teacher at a remote Qld school claims to be “traumatised” after threats of rape and having her car smashed up with a star picket.
Decadent Belgian chocolate cafe opens its doors
A Belgian chocolate cafe has opened in Cairns, boasting a menu of decadent chocolate desserts perfect for any sweet tooth.
‘Got a way to go’: Tourism boss addresses elephant in room at Reef boat launch
Despite direct offshore arrivals soon expected to hit a 17 year high, the Far North has a significant work to do in terms of fully bouncing back to a pre-pandemic international visitation rate.
Drowning victim identified as water safety in spotlight
The 33-year-old Cairns man who tragically drowned at Behana Creek has been identified.
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