Vehicle crashes into water, occupants climb to roof
Two occupants of a vehicle reportedly had to climb on to the roof after crashing into a Far North waterway, while awaiting the help of emergency services.
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Anthem trumps acknowledgment: New start to council meetings
A burst of nationalistic fervour is starting Cairns Regional Council’s ordinary meetings, with live performances of the Australian anthem now preceding an acknowledgement of country as the opener to the fortnightly gatherings.
‘Thought she was dead:’ Student bashed in violent brawl
A student was so badly bashed in a brutal schoolyard attack at a remote Queensland state school that her fellow pupils thought she was dead, her mother says. Warning: Disturbing video
Qld house values set to rise – but it’s not all good news
Landowners in 14 regions are bracing for new land valuations to come into effect in July, with most suburbs expected to post increases in value. SEARCH FOR YOUR SUBURB
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State election guide: Cook candidates, issues and pledges
Meet the candidates running for Cook, including their policy ideas and their vision for the economy and safety of Queensland’s northernmost seat.
Paraplegic tenant forced to live in leaking and dangerous unit
Zapped by waterlogged wiring and kept awake all night for weeks by the dripping of dirty shower water, a Cairns paraplegic living in government housing is still fighting for a fix to a stream of grey water pouring through his ceiling.
Barron River candidates debate Taylor Point
Candidates for Barron River, Labor MP Craig Crawford and LNP candidate Bree James debate the sale of Taylor Point, Trinity Beach, and what the…
Barron River candidates on Taylor Point
Candidates for Barron River, Labor MP Craig Crawford and LNP candidate Bree James debate the sale of Taylor Point, Trinity Beach, and what the…
Barron River candidates on Kuranda Range roadworks
LNP candidate for Barron River questions Labor MP Craig Crawford on why roadworks on the Kuranda Range have been delayed following Cyclone Jasper…
Barron River candidates on the Kuranda Range
LNP candidate for Barron River questions Labor MP Craig Crawford on why roadworks on the Kuranda Range have been delayed following Cyclone Jasper…
Sam O’Connor on the Taylor Point sale
Queensland LNP spokesman for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef Sam O’Connor critises the Labor government’s inaction on Taylor Point,…
Michael Healy addresses Cairns youth crime
Member for Cairns Michael Healy addresses the issue of youth crime and its effects on the city, and indicates what the Labor Party will do to…
Cairns candidates address youth crime in the city
Candidates for the seat of Cairns adress the issue of youth crime in the city, and their poilicies for reducing criminal activity at the Cairns…
Sam O’Connor on Taylor Point
Queensland LNP spokesman for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef Sam O’Connor critises the Labor government’s inaction on Taylor Point,…
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