Indigenous leader walks out of debate over KAP’s One Nation preference deal
A minor party’s preference deal with One Nation has not been well received by voters attending a debate in an Indigenous community in Far North Queensland.
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How they voted: Cairns pre-polling unveils unexpected political issues
Pre-polling Far North residents appear to have already made up their minds as early voting centres opened their doors with surprising reasons driving voter decision making.
Far North’s ‘voices’ to parliament reveal their efforts one year on
The Far North’s three elected parliamentarians reveal what efforts they’ve made in the space of Indigenous affairs, one year after the failed referendum.
‘Breath away from disaster’: Union fires up over water security job
The CFMEU has warned of an industrial relations “disaster” at council’s largest-ever construction project over claims of jobs going south, but lead contractor John Holland has stated the firm had a longstanding commitment Cairns suppliers.
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Man stole car then towed ATM from servo
A 27-year-old man who cut off his parole ankle monitor and then created a “one-man crime wave” has been sentenced in the Cairns Supreme Court.
Mayor defends interim CEO appointment despite conflict
Battle lines have been drawn at Cairns Regional Council with the mayor angrily denying claims she and two councillors discussed the former CEO Mica Martin’s dismissal.
Increased chance of aftershocks and bigger quake after Qld tremor
In the wake of a minor but explosive sounding earthquake recorded near a small town in Far North Queensland, the national seismic agency has warned more powerful aftershocks are possible.
‘Got gumption’: Why Qld man is running 1000km in socks
From running naked through Belgium and attempting to run on water, Australia’s equivalent to Forrest Gump is now running from Cairns to The Cape — in socks.
“Like an explosion”: Tully local on the moment earthquake struck
Joan Mercer speaks about her experience of the earthquake which shook the small town of Tully, 140km south of Cairns.
Retired banana farmer talks about Tully earthquake
Tully man Peter “Zoot” Zorzetto talks about the moment he knew the shaking on Tuesday evening was an earthquake.
Aussie fishermen rescued from broken down dinghy in 2m seas
Two fishermen have been rescued from two-metre seas in the Torres Strait after their dinghy’s engine broke down.
‘My dishes shook’: Earthquake rattles tiny Qld town
Residents of the small town of Tully in the state’s Far North have reported sounds ‘like a big fire igniting’ and dishes rattling on their sinks after an earthquake struck on Tuesday night.
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From protests to parties: Australia Day in Cairns
Photographer Brendan Radke was out and about capturing Australia Day in Cairns – from an Invasion Day rally to citizenship ceremonies and poolside celebrations. See the photos here:
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