‘We want to deliver for Far North’: Labor senator hints at water security funding
Critical funding for Cairns water security project could be a step closer, after Senator Nita Green suggested a commitment would be released in “due course.”
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How flushing toilets signal hopes for resurrection of luxury estate
For most Australian councils, the construction of a sewage treatment plant would be no big deal, but in the Far North this case holds hopes for the resurrection of a once-luxury resort and residential estate.
‘Utterly amazed’: Rare hailstorm hits as severe weather warning issued
A rare tropical hailstorm that has amazed long-time Cairns residents has coincided with a Bureau warning for damaging winds, large hailstones, heavy rainfall and flash flooding.
Man hospitalised after near drowning on Esplanade
A man has been hospitalised following a near-drowning incident in the city centre, as temperatures soared into the high 30s.
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‘Like coming to a friend’s house’: Hundreds enjoy community lunch
More than 500 people from all walks of life gathered on to share a meal and a chat at the annual Cairns Community Christmas Lunch.
Croc trapped metres from popular kids’ fishing spot
Residents have raised the alarm after children have been seen fishing in croc waters.
Boxing Day lure a cash splash
Cairns retailers say Boxing Day is shaping up to be one of the best times of year to get that new school laptop, upgrade your home appliances, replace the linen – or have some half-price laser hair removal done!
Toddler fighting for life after near drowning
A toddler is fighting for her life in hospital after a near drowning in a small beach town north of Cairns on Christmas Day.
Teen girl killed in serious Christmas crash
A teenage girl has sadly died on Christmas Eve after a car crash pinned her to the ground in Far North Queensland’s top end.
Mine worker sentenced for possession of ‘worst category’ of child abuse material
A man who worked in The Cape Flattery sand mines as a cultural officer has been sentenced in Cairns District Court after he was caught multiple times with dozens of images of child sexual abuse on his phone, despite being previously convicted of the same offence.
Suicide ruling set aside in Gwen Grover cold case
The family of Gwen Grover, who was found shot dead in her car in Lake Street in the 1980s, say they feel validated by a District Court Judge’s decision to set aside the coroner’s finding that Gwen’s death was suicide.
Tilapia tournament leads to native fish comeback
Australia’s largest Tilapia tournament seems to be working after native fish return to Innisfails Warrina Lakes.
A ‘Cass-o-merry’ festive season for wildlife park
Orphaned cassowary Bunji, who was nursed back to health south of Tully, has moved to the Gold Coast where he will take up residence as a threatened species ambassador.
‘Get behind a croc-blocker’: Top safety advice for Far North fishers
Fishers and campers in Far North Queensland are being encouraged to “get behind a croc-blocker” to reduce the risk of a crocodile attack.
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