Woman who slashed mum’s throat sentenced for attempted murder
The woman who slashed her own mum’s throat with a Stanley knife in a horrific public attack on the Cairns Esplanade has been sentenced in the Cairns Supreme Court.
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‘Pathological rage’: Mother sentenced after stabbing her two young daughters
A mother took a knife she was sharpening and stabbed her two young daughters, who fled for safety, before turning the blade on herself, a Cairns court has heard.
Why most Queenslanders don’t want ‘cheap’ Games
Many Queenslanders have resoundingly rejected Premier Steven Miles’ no frills option for an Olympic Games stadium, instead backing the more ambitious proposals which could also lure major artists like Taylor Swift to Queensland. SPECIAL REPORT
‘I’ve made a mistake’: LNP candidate apologises for Hitler post
The LNP’s candidate for Barron River Bree James has admitted that it was a “silly mistake” to post a joke about Hitler-inspired graffiti on one of her campaign posters, asking voters to forgive her before they cast their ballots later this week.
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‘Been left out a fair bit’: Inside renewed Cairns’ PNG-NRL bid
The queen of Far North rugby league has given a Cairns-PNG NRL bid her royal blessing as the city’s leaders finally push back against ARL Commission chair Peter V’Landys.
Can $15m worth of sugar crop be saved?
The future of the Mossman sugar mill and $15m worth of crop is still uncertain despite an 11th hour town hall meeting to find a solution.
‘Back to the dark ages’:Horrendous flood ordeal nowhere near over
Waist deep water through homes at Kamerunga Villas has been but a small part of a flood nightmare that now has residents facing homelessness at the drying up of emergency funds.
‘Absolutely mindless, outrageous violence’: Trio sentenced for vicious CBD attacks
A judge slammed the actions of a trio who, along with a teen, attacked and bashed tourists in two separate and sustained attacks in Cairns CBD last July.
‘Unimaginable hate’: Family sees son’s killer jailed for life
A jury has voted to convict a Queensland man of murder, refusing to accept he was provoked by an attempted rape after he chased a man 660m before stabbing him 42 times.
Qld-first authentic Mexican kitchen and margaritas coming to Cairns
A hugely successful Victorian brand offering lipsmacking Mexican street food is set to launch its first Queensland outlet in Cairns. Check out the plans for the new Hecho en Mexico outlet.
$200m for Cooktown health service announced
The Premier’s pre-budget cash splash has extended to Cape York with a record $200m investment to develop a new hospital in Cooktown.
Turtle rehab reveals plans for fourth centre on Green Island
Plans to develop a fourth turtle rehabilitation centre in Cairns are underway following a massive donation from a Swedish charity.
‘Barra Bonanza’: Help for operators to lure travellers to Gulf Savannah
A toolkit to help tourism operators develop new experiences and encourage visitors to The Gulf Savannah beyond the peak season will be launched next week to help boost the region’s resilience after natural disasters.
Khalu highlights hoop dreams for Cairns, the Pacific and beyond
Providing elite Pacific Island talent with a Cairns sporting hub can unearth a new generation of stars and turn a modest cottage industry into a top tier destination for athlete development, a former Cairns basketball coach says.
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