How Cairns could take part in 2032 Olympics
Cairns is shaping as the possible host city of signature events for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, triggering new infrastructure and upgraded venues in a major win for the city. VOTE IN OUR POLL.
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Rajwinder Singh’s wife breaks down in witness box
Rajwinder Singh abandoned his three young children and wife without explanation in a country where she didn’t speak English and didn’t understand how to access their bank account, a court has heard.
‘Livid’: Women’s health put at risk by govt failures, says Katter
Kennedy MP Bob Katter slammed the federal government for putting women’s lives at risk after failing to review the current Medicare rebate rates.
‘Bro’s flexing in a Hyundai’: Youth crims roasted in hilarious video
Wannabe kid gangsters editing videos for Instagram and Tiktok reels have been roasted for boasting online about stealing clapped-out old vehicles.
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Two major chain fast food outlets revealed for Gordonvale
Speculation about the identity of two new Far North businesses is at an end, with major fast food giants now confirmed for vacant commercial lots fronting the Bruce Highway at Gordonvale.
‘Broader questions need to be asked’: MP on troubled mental health unit
Outstanding information on “procedures” at Cairns Hospital’s mental health unit will help determine additional safety needs for staff, after the recent allocation of static security.
David Crisafulli and the LNP announce the Regional Reset
State opposition leader David Crisafulli has visited Cairns to announce the LNP’s Regional Reset plan, a proposed diversionary program designed…
David Crisafulli announces the Regional Reset plan
State opposition leader David Crisafulli has visited Cairns to announce the LNP’s Regional Reset plan, a proposed diversionary program designed…
‘They don’t understand’: Sports club’s plea to alleged thieves
The manager of a Far North sports club, which has been broken into for the second time in two weeks, has pleaded for the alleged thieves to try out a community sport to understand the impact of their actions.
‘Imagine if they hit my eye’: Seven kids in custody after slingshot attack
Police have taken seven kids into custody following the alleged theft of slingshots and the shooting of a public bus passenger with a ball bearing. See pictures of the damage.
Thousands of cruise passengers welcomed — how many more to come?
Thousands of passengers have disembarked in Far North Queensland ahead of a busy cruise season, in a boost for the region’s tourism sector.
Explained: Troubled Daintree ferry to be offloaded
Douglas Shire Council plans to outsource the beleaguered Daintree River Ferry after controversially acquiring the barge three years ago, but big questions remain about who will come forward to design, construct and operate a larger vessel before 2027.
Explained: Everything you need to know about the Qld state election
After nine years of Labor rule, polls are pointing to a change of government at October’s Queensland election. FAST FACTS
LNP member demands former chairman’s party donation be returned
An LNP whistleblower has called out his own party’s decision to accept a “non-political” donation from a key Far North powerbroker now facing serious charges, including allegedly assaulting a woman.
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