‘Up s— creek’: LNP to review Blue Card policy
Southern Cape York risks going up in smoke this bushfire season due to a “contorted, tangled bureaucratic process” that has resulted in a dangerously low number of volunteer firefighters, leaders say.
Cairns
Images reveal bold concept for Palm Cove
A bold vision to dramatically transform one of the Far North’s most popular tourism retreats has been pitched with business and community leaders eager to support the proposal.
I’m from Far North Qld: Here’s what to expect from a Category 2 cyclone
A Category 2 cyclone is a far cry from the most destructive storms, but winds and a predicted major rain event can have catastrophic consequences. How to prepare for the storm.
How police numbers have been strengthened in Far North
The Far North’s desperate police officer shortage is improving with more than two dozen vacant roles filled in the last three months, the region’s top cop says.
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‘We need you there’: Justice rally planned in response to alleged rape
Thousands of people who have simply had enough of burgeoning crime rates are expected to take part in a community-led anti-crime rally in response to the horrific alleged rape of a Manunda woman last week.
Toyah Cordingley murder trial to begin today
More than six years after the body of Toyah Cordingley, 24, was found on Wangetti Beach, Rajwinder Singh, 39, will be tried for her murder before a jury.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred strengthens to Cat 2
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has intensified to a Category 2 system.
Missing statements to progress coronial investigation into newborn’s death
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service has expressed “grave concerns” about the effects of comments made by the Coroner investigating the death of a newborn baby at Atherton Hospital.
Tax fraudster used $123k on drugs, pokies and a new Mazda ute
A fly-in, fly-out diesel fitter on a $130,000 wage knew he was being audited by the Taxation Office over his made-up mining machinery repair business, but he kept submitting false statements anyway, Cairns District Court has been told.
Woman rescued after getting into trouble at Far North river
Emergency services have been called to a popular tourist spot north of Cairns after a swimmer got swept away by fast-moving water.
Woman injured, man charged in alleged walking trail assault
A woman has been injured and a man has been charged following an alleged assault on a popular Cairns walking track.
‘Bound up inside’: Cairns residents call for more footpaths
A Cairns paraplegic is calling for more footpaths to be built in inner-city suburbs with advocates arguing more walkways will give the elderly and those with mobility issues a greater sense of independence.
‘Woman’s worst nightmare’: MP’s vow after sickening alleged attack
The alleged offenders accused of raping a woman and holding her husband at knifepoint inside their Qld home will face the prospect of a lifetime behind bars, if found guilty under the Adult Crime, Adult Time reforms.
‘Complexities’: Why we’re still waiting for youth rape overhaul
Rape and other serious crimes may not be covered by the state government’s flagship “adult crime, adult time” laws until the end of the year – despite an horrific attack on a couple in Cairns.
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