In pictures: Cairns Fashion Week opening party
The Benson Hotel was beholden to stunning frocks as Cairns Fashion Week hosted its annual welcome party for designers, models and VIPs. SEE WHO WAS THERE
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Why reef is not bouncing back from ongoing weather events
New data shows the northern Great Barrier Reef is struggling to recover from the extreme floods, cyclones and bleaching events of 2023.
Woman guilty of using fake legal documents to sneak drugs into jail
A Kuranda woman who smuggled drugs and tobacco disguised as fake legal documents claims she was coerced into mailing packages to Lotus Glen and “didn’t have a choice in the matter”.
What state’s $30bn farming goal means for Far North’s $2.5bn dam
A critical water allocation review needs to happen sooner rather than later if construction of a $2.5bn dam in the Far North is to take place, amid the state’s target of boosting agriculture output to $30bn by 2030.
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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.
Qld set for tourist rush as cruise line unveils major plans
A major international cruise line is hoping to entice more Americans to Queensland by leveraging new cheap direct flights and more sailing options.
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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