Labor MP: No bullying here, just a very demanding workplace
A Labor MP accused of bullying her staffers and treating them erratically and menacingly has dismissed the allegations as a by-product of a “very demanding” workplace.
Cairns
‘I’m not saying you’re innocent’: Alleged bikie acquitted on assault charge
An alleged member of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang has been acquitted after the prosecution failed to produce enough evidence to convince a magistrate the accused had bashed a man over a thrown slice of pizza.
Man flown to hospital after truck crash, fire impacts highway
A 70-year-old man has been airlifted to hospital after a single-vehicle truck crash south of Cairns, while in a separate incident, a large grass fire is impacting a Far North highway.
‘We’d love to see it’: Report to determine return of birth services
The company behind a new $150m private hospital has not ruled out the provision of birthing services following the shock closure of the Cairns Private Hospital birthing unit last year.
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The weird, whacky and wonderful events on offer at Eco Fiesta
Australia’s favourite scientist Dr Karl will appear on a panel at 2024 Eco Fiesta at Munro Martin Parklands on June 2, where there’s something for everyone.
‘Completely gratuitous’: Women abused 7yo almost daily for 10 months
A married couple forced their child to stand against a wall for 12 hours without food or water and hit the seven-year-old girl with a metal bat over 10 months of prolonged cruelty, a Cairns court has heard. Warning: Graphic content
‘Deliberate’: Man accelerated and drove over victim
An Innisfail man who accelerated and deliberately mowed down an innocent man pleaded not guilty despite the incident being captured on CCTV, a Cairns court has heard.
First of PNG-Cairns sporting bid realised
A Papua New Guinean footy team may be playing in Cairns sooner than you think – just not in the code you may have suspected.
First look: Eco-cabins get free light as rural tourism picks up
An empty lot in rural Mareeba will be converted into a nature-based accommodation service as the region responds to a growing trend in ‘experience based tourism’. Find out more.
What to expect from world’s biggest moutain bike event
The world’s biggest mountain bike racing event has arrived in Cairns with five days of adrenaline packed thrills and spills. Everything you need to know.
Watch: First look inside Troy Smith’s Bali drug rehab reality
Balinese authorities have made a big change to the charges faced by a South Australian father accused of meth possession, as his “real and sobering” addiction battle is laid bare.
‘What’s going on in the world?’: Two kids allegedly steal taxi
Two children alleged to have stolen a taxi while the driver was taking a break at a Cairns cab rank have been arrested.
Man in custody after primary school put into lockdown
A Cairns primary school was plunged into lockdown as police took a man into custody near the scene.
‘Not a hoax’: Reports two crocs released at popular swim spot
The state’s environmental body is investigating reports two saltwater crocodiles were “accidentally” released into a popular swimming hole in Far North Queensland. See the state-wide map of croc sightings.
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