Lawyer reacts to crime wave hitting Qld hotspot
Long-term Cairns resident Ashleigh Lawrence isn’t surprised the city she grew up in is the new “youth crime capital” of Queensland, having been broken into twice in a month this year.
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Former army patrolman sentenced for punching ex-partner
A former army patrolman who punched the mother of his child in the head because she wouldn’t unlock her social media accounts, has been sentenced for his ongoing “deplorable” behaviour.
How rapid response unit will fight crime wave
An explosion in youth crime across Cairns has forced Premier David Crisafulli to deploy more cops to the Far North in a bid to curb skyrocketing vehicle thefts from the city’s homes and suburban streets.
15yo facing charges over alleged sexual assault of woman in carpark
A teenage boy has been charged after allegedly assaulting a woman in a Cairns business carpark during the day, then attempting a break-in shortly afterwards.
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Psych report ordered as ‘dangerous’ teen faces sentence for attacks on girlfriend
A teen’s sentence for a number of brutal assaults on his ex-girlfriend has been delayed after a judge ordered a new sentencing report and psychological assessment.
Remembering Murray Street
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Gabba or Cazalys: Could Cairns stadium rival Brisbane beast?
With daily uncertainty about the state’s primary Olympic’s venue, AFL Cairns has just dropped a shovel-ready master plan for Cazalys. SEE THE PLANS
‘Brighten their day’: Beauty salon pampers cancer clients
Christmas has come early for clients at a Cairns wellness centre thanks to a Cairns beauty salon.
Full guide to Far North Queensland Christmas services
People of the Christian faith will flock to churches across the region to celebrate Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. Where to find a service near you.
Cairns farewells farming legend
Born in Cairns in 1932, Alfred “Bill” Wah Day grew up on the eastern side of the Trinity inlet next to the creek that bears his family’s name where he would take over the family farm growing sugarcane and their iconic Lychees.
Far North author reflects on a bygone era and lost WWII plane
In an era before motorboats, airconditioning and electricity, Babinda legend Richie Britten reflects on a tough life as a bushy living in self-exile at a river camp near Russell Heads.
Woman clinging to tree in the middle of Barron River rescued
A woman who was seen clinging to a tree in the Barron River near Mareeba early Friday afternoon has been rescued by the Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR) swiftwater rescue crew.
What’s delaying crucial flood report?
A much-anticipated and well-overdue severe weather report was expected to be released months ago — now both sides of the government claim there’s different reasons it has been delayed.
‘Bubbly boy’: Cyclone baby celebrates special birthday
While many around the Far North were commemorating the one-year anniversary of Cyclone Jasper, one little boy was celebrating his first birthday.
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