‘A local’s pub’: Historic hotel reopens in Cairns CBD
A historic Cairns pub has reopened under new management with punters enjoying live music, food trucks and the largest range of Coopers beer in Queensland.
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Yarrabah ‘mentor’ jailed for five and a half years over attacks with fists, rifle
A man described as a “mentor” and champion of on-country programs in Yarrabah has been sentenced to five and a half years jail after a series of violent assaults on his partner.
Media locked out of court as teen trio accused of rape appear
Reporters were locked out of the Innisfail Court House this morning as three teens appeared charged with rape following a sickening home invasion at Manunda.
Watch the arrest: Depraved teen trio in vile knifepoint rape
Police have released dramatic footage of the arrest of a teenager wanted after a woman was allegedly raped at knifepoint in a sickening home invasion in Cairns.
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Watch: Rare sighting of whale shark off Great Barrier Reef
Passengers aboard a popular diving vessel have had a rare sighting of a whale shark while sailing along the Great Barrier Reef. See the video.
Police Bearcat draws crowds to community engagement event
Cairns kids have delighted in a rare opportunity to marvel at specialist policing toys including the impressive V8-powered armoured Bearcat.
Why your next Qld holiday will cost more
Holidaying at home is costing us more, with hotel prices soaring post-pandemic. SEE THE DETAILS
Angry protesters march on government offices in response to young mum’s death
An emotionally-charged demonstration that laid siege to a Cairns office building has called for an open inquiry into a government department implicated in the death of a well-known mum, who took her own life.
‘Bang for your buck’: Cairns’ biggest preloved project returns
From trendy tops and Y2K dresses to funky jewellery and accessories, there will be something for everyone at Your Wardrobe Cairns. How to get involved.
Mapped: Qld’s election battlegrounds, where leaders need your vote
The Premier, Opposition Leader and their frontbench colleagues have crisscrossed Queensland since July 18 – 100 days from the state election. SEE THE MAP
Support of Indigenous rangers shapes up as Qld election issue
Not-for-profit Country Needs People has launched a petition ahead of the state election calling for support to ensure Far North Indigenous rangers are supported into the future.
‘Run for your lives’: Hero cop honoured with memorial 60 years on
Caught in the middle of a domestic violence dispute at a farm on Brays Rd, Little Mulgrave, Senior Constable Desmond Trannore’s final act was to shout “run for your lives” as he collapsed next to his police car and the crack of a gunshot whipped through the valley.
‘Getting better’: Police honour those who lost their lives in duty
Over the past 160 years, the Queensland Police Service has lost 150 sworn in members, a stark reminder of the dangers officers face while serving the Far North and the state.
Mayor’s bid for power to hold public servants accountable
A Queensland mayor “not afraid” to show a bit of stick to the public servants in her administration is preparing a motion to give elected leaders their “powers back” to reel in bureaucracy.
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