‘Clumsy’ victims of crime support set for Qld overhaul
The state government brought its butchers paper to Cairns as it prepares to design a “one-stop shop” for victims of crime, declaring the current system as a minefield.
The state government brought its butchers paper to Cairns as it prepares to design a “one-stop shop” for victims of crime, declaring the current system as a minefield.
An elderly man and woman have been killed in a two-vehicle highway crash on the Atherton Tablelands involving an SUV and a car towing a caravan.
Once feared to be on the way out the Cairns show has come back stronger than ever with visitors now dubbing it ‘better than the royal show.’
A former youth worker and OAM recipient who set up a remote youth camp dealing with troubled teens is facing trial charged with the historic sexual abuse of a teenage boy over two years in the 70s.
Critical marine infrastructure to propel Cairns’ economy, develop new business opportunities and boost employment is driving the Far North maritime sector’s plea to the state government to commit to the next step for the project.
The dominant owner of North Queensland shopping centres has added a major northern beaches centre to its growing portfolio of large scale retail hubs.
After being inundated with nominations, we’re on the hunt to crown Far North Queensland’s cutest toddlers, and we reveal the cutest baby winner. Vote here.
From co-ordinated couples to fashionable friend groups, more than 100 St Monica’s College Year 12 students stepped out in style to celebrate their final year of high school. See the photos.
The Cairns Junior Eisteddfod held its dance competitions over the weekend, with the region’s talented youngsters showing off their skills in tap, ballet and hip hop. SEE THE PICS
The Cairns Junior Eisteddfod held its dance competitions over the weekend, with the region’s best youngsters showing off their skills in tap, ballet and hip hop. SEE THE PICS
From taking up a coveted apprenticeship to servicing the Far North for 60 years, 79-year-old Atherton plumber Roy Walker has no intention of retiring just yet.
Traffic has been cleared and one person taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash on a major Cairns road on Wednesday morning.
Hundreds of travellers have been forced to camp on the track after the fourth failure of one of Australia’s most expensive ferries in three weeks and many are not happy about it.
A former high school captain from Cairns who received offers from two medical schools has changed track, pursuing a childhood dream to drive trains to a job in Japan’s rail system.
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