Cairns council announces free microchipping sessions
Cairns Regional Council have announced free microchipping for cats and dogs for four days, beginning on April 28.
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Aurukun street fighter sentenced for affray
A young man has pleaded guilty to five counts of affray after he punched several men in the street during two days of community unrest in Aurukun in February that arose from sorry business.
New shops coming in $10m upgrade of Cairns retail hub
Construction work is about to kick off on a $10m expansion of a major Cairns shopping centre that before this Christmas will be home to a total of 40 specialty stores as well as Coles and Woolies.
How toxic firefighting foam will impact $359m road upgrade
For the first time TMR has revealed the presence of toxic firefighting foam at the Cairns Airport that will need to be cleaned up at a huge cost before the progressing of the CBD to Smithfield link.
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115+ PHOTOS: Circus Wonderland by June Vale Dancescapes
Dazzling costumes and incredible dance moves made Circus Wonderland, the end of year concert by June Vale Dacescapes, an unforgettable show. Relive all of the energy and excitement with over 115 photos here:
Toddler killer guilty of shocking manslaughter of his own nephew
The uncle of a boy who died at Cairns Hospital after being horrifically injured has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his 23-month-old nephew. What happened in court.
‘It was a bond’: Iconic croc hunter and tourism pioneer remembered
An iconic pioneer of Far North tourism who had a special four-decade bond with the world’s largest crocodile in captivity has died, aged 94.
Croc removed from popular fishing spot but risk of attack remains
A large saltwater crocodile has been removed from a popular fishing area and well-known habitat in the Cassowary Coast but authorities warn a “risk of attack” remains.
Painful reality facing homeowners before Christmas
More and more Queenslanders are at risk of losing their home as the mortgage bite hits hard.
‘Get their faces out there’: Alleged teen crims shamed on social media
A Cairns crime victim claims to have been encouraged to post images of alleged teen crims by police after getting her Whitfield home broken into and vehicle stolen.
Proof that these are Qld’s most dangerous drivers
A record amount in fines was collected from this group of drivers last financial year.
Meet the councillor on the frontline of Australia’s fight against climate change
An emerging First Nations leader, whose community faces the threat of being lost to climate change, is pleading for more action to lower greenhouse gas emissions and save his island home.
Will Premier provide urgent financial relief to crime crisis?
The Queensland government commented on whether it will provide “urgent financial relief” to Cairns Regional Council to cover the cost of youth crime in the region.
Major insurer reveals update on flood claims
A leading insurer has revealed his stance on a campaign to pause all new development within the Barron River delta until an investigation into the shifting course of the waterway can be completed.
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