Major peanut factory’s commitment to growers
One of Qld’s largest family-operated peanut factories has offered a lifeline to Far North growers facing the closure of their industry.
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‘We will keep on fighting’: Torres Strait climate change case fails in Federal Court
A federal court justice has found the government did not have a duty of care to protect the Torres Strait Islander people from climate change as he dismissed a landmark case.
‘Not some hedonistic Pablo Escobar’: Drug dealing lovers ‘team up’ to distribute meth
A drug trafficker and a meth dealer, whose partner was fatally shot by her brother, “teamed up” their trafficking businesses and started a relationship while moving meth from one end of the state to the other, a court has heard.
Cairns casino set to change hands for first time in 30 years
The Reef Casino Trust share price has surged after a $177m takeover offer by Iris Capital in an apparent victory over rival bidder Chris Morris, who had his eye on the tourism and gaming asset.
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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.
How former school captain went from pre-med to Japanese rail gig
A former high school captain from Cairns who received offers from two medical schools has changed track, pursuing a childhood dream to drive trains to a job in Japan’s rail system.
WATCH: Teen who carjacked BMW, leading police on 135km/h chase jailed
An 18-year-old who carjacked a BMW stopped at a service station and led police on a dangerous afternoon high speed chase was on parole, a probation order and bail at the time. SEE THE VIDEO
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