Named: Pair sentenced for more than $1m meth and cocaine operation
A man and a woman have been sentenced for their part in trafficking more than $1m of meth and cocaine as part of a massive drug dealing network stretching from Townsville to Cairns.
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Man accused of stalking, arson and graffiti
A man is accused of lighting a Cairns business on fire, that he also allegedly vandalised.
Trump, China posts come back to haunt LNP hopeful
A Queensland LNP candidate whose campaign launch featured MAGA-inspired trinkets previously blamed feminists for aiding Donald Trump’s election loss and labelled China a “grub of a country”.
LNP hopeful says Cairns Regional Council’s ‘secret list’ of election priorities doesn’t exist
A Far North political candidate has denied claims that he may have had access to a “secret list” provided to him by Cairns Regional Council ahead of the election campaign.
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Outcry at new closure of controversial mangrove boardwalk
After opening to great optimism three years ago access has again been shut down to a troubled mangrove boardwalk and biodiversity hotspot following an investment of $460,000.
‘A-grade Charlie and hectic pearlies’: Teen cocaine dealer jailed
A teenager who ran a lucrative “business” selling cocaine and MDMA via Snapchat, sourced from the dark web, has been sentenced to five years jail.
Revealed: Two US stars headline Savannah in the Round
US country music stars Zac Brown Band and Jackson Dean will take the stage at the Far North’s premier music festival Savannah in the Round in Mareeba later this year.
‘Threatened to set her on fire’: Stalker’s horrific abuse against ex
A serial stalker held a knife to the mother of children’s throat, in front of their kids, before he called her 114 times from prison threatening to kill her.
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.
My First Year part 2: 600+ Far North Queensland preppies
The first year at school marks a significant moment in a child’s life and our My First Year feature celebrates that milestone. See part two, M-Y.
Alleged bank scam exposed
A woman in Far North Queensland has been defrauded of a large amount of money after she was conned into making regular deposits into what she thought was a local community bank.
How new air training will fill skill gap
A major hole in Cairns aviation sector is set to be plugged thanks to a new training course that will bring vital skills and capability to the region.
Tourist accused of sharing woman’s intimate photos
An international tourist has been charged after taking intimate photos of a woman and distributing them to others via social media platforms.
Why 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.
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