P-plater fined $1870 after rolling BMW
A woman has been fined after a dark-coloured BMW flipped onto its side, narrowly missing a large tree on Cairns Esplanade.
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WATCH: Crocodile drags sea turtle, devours it
A large saltwater crocodile has dragged a sea turtle flailing in the sea before devouring it on the banks of a regional Queensland town. SEE THE VIDEO
Man charged with assaulting police after allegedly fleeing RBT
A 41-year-old man has been charged with the serious assault of a police officer after he allegedly fled an RBT site with an officer still partially inside a vehicle he was driving.
Far North community on alert following confirmed malaria case
A case of malaria has been confirmed in a Far North community, with medical professionals urging residents to take caution.
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Drug hauls, monster pedophile and alleged Russian spies: The Qld cops breaking records
From a monster pedophile to alleged Russian spies and the largest cocaine seizure in Australian history, 2024 has proved a record year for busting crime.
‘Past halfway’: Update on Dunk Island glamping plans revealed
Glamping on the stunning Dunk Island spit will soon be a holiday option for those looking to soak up some sun and relax by the beach in tropical Far North Queensland.
Man jailed for ramming his partner’s car into power pole in Weipa
Mclofty Sunai, 32, has been sentenced to six years imprisonment for ramming his partner’s car into a power role in Weipa last year then punching her through the broken car window, knocking her unconscious a second time.
New Lillipad Cafe opens after closure of Grafton St favourite
A new incarnation of an iconic Cairns city vegan and vegetarian restaurant is back by popular demand.
‘Adventurous spirit’: Tributes for young sailor who died in Christmas Eve tragedy
A young sailor is being remembered for his stinging bouncers, his adventurous spirit and the way he looked out for his mates after his tragic death in a Christmas Eve car crash in the state’s north.
Qld’s holiday season shame – and the plan to end the pain
Queensland’s road shame over Christmas has been revealed, though there are plans to stop the rot.
Five in hospital after Boxing Day road havoc
Five people have been hospitalised after emergency services responded to a series of crashes across Far North Queensland on Boxing Day. Find out more here.
Jail for ‘deplorable’ metal bar attack on woman in Yarrabah
Edmonton man, Dennis Mark Livingstone Koowootha, 34, has been sentenced to two years jail for striking his partner with a metal bar then burning her clothes in what police have described as a ‘deplorable act of domestic violence’.
Cairns property market in 2025: What buyers, sellers, and renters need to know
Inner city suburbs outperformed expectations in 2024 as Cairns property prices continued to climb, but there are still bargains up for grab in 2025 if you know where to look.
New Year new CEO for Tablelands Council
Tablelands Regional Council will have a new CEO in the new year and Mayor Rod Marti believes her arrival is an important moment for the Tablelands Region.
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