Drug matriarch’s son caught with meth in undies at nightclub
The son of notorious Cairns drug matriarch “Mumsy” has been sentenced after police caught him with more than two ounces of meth stuffed down his underpants at Gilligan’s.
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NAIF of the future: Public lender to policy bender
A public lender once criticised for not being able to “get up a pie shop” has shared hopes of becoming a policy influencer from the lessons learnt over a decade of investment.
Celebrated artist installs beautiful croc-inspired welcome sign
An award-winning artist now based down south has proven a strong connection to his roots by creating a dramatic entry statement to his home town of Injinoo.
Rough plan for huge site at Woree revealed following sale
A significant parcel of land attached to the old Mercy Place aged care facility has now changed hands and a rough plan for the site has been revealed.
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Man in life-threatening condition
A man is in a life-threatning condition following a single-vehicle crash on a busy Far North highway.
Revealed: See the artists taking the stage at Be Social Fest
From indie-loving teens to seasoned festival-goers, there will be something for everyone at the inaugural Far North Be Social Fest, later this year. See the stellar line-up.
Video: Police seize ‘dangerous weapon’ after man flees traffic stop
A Brisbane man accused of fleeing from a traffic stop while in possession of a loaded high-powered rifle has been arrested following a manhunt. See the arrest vision.
Cops release image of man wanted for robbery questioning
Police have released a computer-generated image of a man wanted for questioning over a violent home invasion and theft of a vehicle from a home on the Atherton Tablelands.
Stylish tropical-inspired unit complex planned for Palm Cove
A new architect-designed, three-storey apartment building is proposed for vacant land within the exclusive Oceans Edge development at Palm Cove. See the pictures.
Watchdog investigates banned ‘health educator’ Barbara O’Neill after Cairns events
A complaints commission has confirmed it is investigating a banned health educator who told Cairns churchgoers at two ‘sold out’ events to reject medical diagnoses.
Man arrested after viral video shows alleged assault
A man allegedly at the centre of a viral video in which a woman is kicked, pushed and verbally abused on the Cairns Esplanade has been arrested and charged.
Curlew strung up by feet, hung on barbed-wire
Shocked wildlife carers have put out a call for information after a curlew was strung up by the feet and hung on a barbed wire fence in an act described as the “most heinous thing you can possibly think of”. Warning: Disturbing content
How does it work? What are the dangers? Qld’s sunset clause explained
The sunset clause continues to cause angst between those involved in the building industry. Here’s what it all means.
‘It was confronting’: Violent outburst during street show caught on video
A man was filmed kicking and shoving a woman and confronting bystanders in view of stunned tourists on the Cairns Esplanade. Watch the full video here.
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