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Cairns
DNA found on stick in Toyah’s grave, court told
A jury has heard detailed evidence about DNA samples taken from a stick in Toyah’s Cordingley’s shallow sand grave, a court has been told.
Why the end of cane industry in FNQ is near
A range of new agriculture opportunities will explored for Mossman with a local leader declaring it was “the end of the cane industry as we know it”.
Councillors to vote on ‘eyesore’ Redlynch development
A controversial Redlynch development application to turn a horse park into a commercial precinct is tipped to be hotly debated with Cairns mayor Amy Eden potentially casting the deciding vote.
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Rising stars set to shine in AFLW’s Cairns curtain raiser
Future Cairns AFLW prospects will showcase their skills in front of some of the game’s top stars with a take-no-prisoners midfielder and silky-smooth ruck ready to renew hostilities at Cazalys stadium later this month.
‘Someone’s going to get killed’: Dire warning amid cop staff crisis
Police officers spread thinly throughout Cairns and a transferring of specialist officers on Cape York deployments is the reason for surging car thefts and a recent spike in break-in offences.
Cops investigate feeding of Clyde amid calls for influencer to be fined
A Far North Qld landowner says it’s only a matter of time before someone is eaten as droves of people, including an Insta influencer, trespass on his land to feed, harass and have picnics near an iconic crocodile. Have your say and vote in our poll.
Far North residents split on oral health responsibility
Cairns residents are divided on a decade long oral health decision, should fluoride be added back into the city’s water supply, find out the survey result breakdown here.
Floating pontoons and wave breaks in $11.3m boating upgrade
A re-elected Labor Government has vowed to pump $11.3m into boating and marine infrastructure around Cairns but talked down overturning controversial commercial fishing bans.
On island time: Five days exploring Bali from Jimbaran Bay
Tucked away just south of Kuta, Jimbaran Bay is a fishing and resort village in Bali, Indonesia – a tranquil gem and an ideal base from which to explore all the tourist island has to offer.
Why only LNP can deliver overdue Cape York health service: Crisafulli
Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has challenged Labor’s record on providing maternity services in Cape York, declaring that only the LNP can “guarantee” quality health care in remote communities and bring birthing services back to Cooktown.
Private buyer spurns state’s offer to purchase prized $8m headland
Taylor Point’s mystery owner has vowed not to sell the breathtaking coastal property “even for $100m” as he outlines his plans for the stunning headland and beach.
Labor MP: No bullying here, just a very demanding workplace
A Labor MP accused of bullying her staffers and treating them erratically and menacingly has dismissed the allegations as a by-product of a “very demanding” workplace.
‘I’m not saying you’re innocent’: Alleged bikie acquitted on assault charge
An alleged member of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang has been acquitted after the prosecution failed to produce enough evidence to convince a magistrate the accused had bashed a man over a thrown slice of pizza.
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