Why Far North residents are resorting to fund-raisers to afford medical treatment
From cancer treatment to travel and accommodation costs, Far North residents have turned to crowd-funding to afford life-changing medical treatment. See the stats.
Cairns
Shocking history of teen who raped woman as husband held at knifepoint
A teen who raped a woman as her husband was held at knifepoint was on probation at the time of the horrific act, while he been the subject of Child Safety notifications since he was one.
Croc wrangling to marriage equality: Entsch’s political life on display
A bull-catching, croc-hunting, straight-talking North Queensland MP might not be the first person you’d expect to champion marriage equality, but Warren Entsch has always relished the unexpected.
‘Scuttlebutt’: Member for Mulgrave dismisses by-election rumours
An unlikely rearguard offensive against the LNP is being plotted in the Far North with suspicions raised that a once safe Labor seat could be up for grabs sooner than expected.
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Alleged gang rape case waiting on DNA evidence
DNA evidence may not appear in Queensland courts for at least two years potentially delaying an alleged gang rape case that shocked the region earlier this year.
Maritime sector’s plea for new shiplift to service navy vessels
Critical marine infrastructure to propel Cairns’ economy, develop new business opportunities and boost employment is driving the Far North maritime sector’s plea to the state government to commit to the next step for the project.
Major northern beaches shopping centre sells for $34m
The dominant owner of North Queensland shopping centres has added a major northern beaches centre to its growing portfolio of large scale retail hubs.
Vote now for FNQ’s cutest toddler
After being inundated with nominations, we’re on the hunt to crown Far North Queensland’s cutest toddlers, and we reveal the cutest baby winner. Vote here.
St Monica’s seniors dazzle at Year 12 formal
From co-ordinated couples to fashionable friend groups, more than 100 St Monica’s College Year 12 students stepped out in style to celebrate their final year of high school. See the photos.
In pictures: The Cairns Junior Eisteddfod dance competitions
The Cairns Junior Eisteddfod held its dance competitions over the weekend, with the region’s talented youngsters showing off their skills in tap, ballet and hip hop. SEE THE PICS
In Pictures: The Cairns Junior Eisteddfod dance competitions
The Cairns Junior Eisteddfod held its dance competitions over the weekend, with the region’s best youngsters showing off their skills in tap, ballet and hip hop. SEE THE PICS
‘Not something I considered’: Why Far North plumber doesn’t want to retire
From taking up a coveted apprenticeship to servicing the Far North for 60 years, 79-year-old Atherton plumber Roy Walker has no intention of retiring just yet.
Crash victim in hospital following accident on major Cairns road
Traffic has been cleared and one person taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash on a major Cairns road on Wednesday morning.
Nation’s ‘most expensive and unreliable’ ferry hurting Cape reputation
Hundreds of travellers have been forced to camp on the track after the fourth failure of one of Australia’s most expensive ferries in three weeks and many are not happy about it.
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