Trees poisoned at protected site but landowner blames trespassers
Testing of samples collected from dead trees during a police raid on a heritage-listed site in Atherton has confirmed a number of large trees were poisoned.
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Revealed: Spaniel crowned FNQ’s prettiest pooch
In a close competition with only one vote separating the Top 5 pooches and a friendly family rivalry, FNQ’s cutest dog can finally be revealed.
‘Menace all along’: Video reveals disturbing croc behavior before man was killed
Crocodiles were displaying disturbing and dangerous behaviour but not removed by authorities before a monster 4m predator killed a fisherman in remote Queensland, it has been revealed. SEE THE VIDEO
‘Implanon bonus’: Bold ideas shared at Women’s forum
A political candidate has raised a radical idea for an “Implanon bonus” as the Queensland Minister for Women Fiona Simpson met with influential and motivated Far North ladies to discuss economic security.
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Woman allegedly assaulted two people with metal pole at pub
A 19-year-old woman has been charged following an alleged serious assault at a licensed premises in Cairns.
‘Unreasonable noise’: 20 FNQ venues on notice after mass probe
It can be revealed 20 licensed venues in the Far North have been put on notice in relation to “unreasonable noise” with a number of them “under investigation” following mass inspections by the state government in 2023-24.
$60m short-term accommodation revealed for Cairns Airport
A new $60m short-term accommodation development in a strategic location for Cairns is set to ease the skilled worker shortage in Far North Queensland.
‘This sh*t has to stop’: Cafes targeted in smash-and-grab raids
A mini crime wave has Cairns proprietors counting the cost of smashed glass and damaged shopfronts as offenders go from one cafe to the next, smashing windows and stealing liquor with impunity.
Pet owners, do not fall for this scam
Pet owners are being warned to watch out for a cruel new scam that could leave families devastated.
LIST: Bizarre, quirky items gifted to Qld MPs
Queensland MPs collected a variety of unusual gifts over the past year, from headdresses, miniature tractors, and even boxing gloves. SEE THE LIST
‘The biggest party’: Man ‘hunted’ officers with shovel during prison riot
A man described a dangerous prison riot which caused $1.2m in damage as the “biggest party” after he played up to cameras and “hunted” officers armed with a shovel while other inmates created molotov cocktails and lit fires, a Cairns court has heard.
Last-minute deal scuttles NQ airport strikes
An 11th-hour in-principle agreement has been reached between workers and airport security company Trident Services, meaning travellers heading Cairns or Mackay airport can no longer expect significant delays on Friday.
Tennis centre takes extreme action after being targeted by kid crims
International Tennis Centre staff will camp out in the pro shop during an upcoming event in an extreme measure to safeguard the facility after being repeatedly targeted by teens looting the premises of booze.
Crisafulli’s plan to expose rap sheets of youth criminals
Tough new laws allowing judges and magistrates to consider youth offenders’ full criminal history will be introduced by the LNP, if elected in October, Opposition Leader David Crisafulli says.
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