Woman in life-threatening condition after diving accident
A woman has been flown to hospital in a potentially life-threatening condition after a diving accident off the coast of Far North Queensland.
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Minister claims LNP candidate’s historic ‘desires’ pose risk in disasters
The federal emergency management minister is claiming thousands of people would be at risk in natural disasters, in response to deleted social media posts by the LNP’s Leichhardt candidate.
Teen who raped schoolgirls shared intimate photos, videos, court hears
A teen who raped and sexually assaulted multiple girls from his school bragged that he had slept with more than 150 people and his friend kept a record.
Every cheap deal revealed: Fly to Fiji from Cairns from just $539
New non-stop flights to Fiji have been launched, with ticket prices starting at $539 and a predicted $62m boost to the economy. See the deals available for a limited time only.
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Trump, China posts come back to haunt LNP hopeful
A Queensland LNP candidate whose campaign launch featured MAGA-inspired trinkets previously blamed feminists for aiding Donald Trump’s election loss and labelled China a “grub of a country”.
LNP hopeful says Cairns Regional Council’s ‘secret list’ of election priorities doesn’t exist
A Far North political candidate has denied claims that he may have had access to a “secret list” provided to him by Cairns Regional Council ahead of the election campaign.
Revealed: COUCH’s roadmap to self-sustainability
A roadmap turbo-charging clinical services at Cairns’ cancer wellness centre in a bid to become a self-sustaining care hub has been released.
‘We had no one we could talk to’: Mum raising funds for son’s rare condition
A treasure hunt throughout Cairns will raise vital funds for a rare disease while also providing a boost for small businesses.
‘Desperate’: Remote Far North mayors call for more housing
Far North leaders are calling for bipartisan support for a $20m housing project in eight remote Indigenous communities across Cape York and the Torres Strait, easing overcrowding and encouraging young people to gain independence.
‘Where’s Amy?’: Mayor goes missing during the federal election
The search to find a Far North mayor this federal election has been likened to a popular children’s book series with baffled councillors at a loss as to where the civic leader has been for a series of major announcements for the region. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Government’s pledge to upgrade Barron River Bridge
The Barron River Bridge will receive more than $200 million in funding under a new pledge by the Albanese government.
Double Island ‘reborn’ as tourism operator sought for Cairns icon
Tourism operators have been encouraged to apply for Expressions of Interest to transform ‘derelict’ Double Island.
Dead crocodile found near children’s playground
The bloated corpse of a saltwater crocodile has been spotted near a popular children’s playground in Cairns, with the public suspecting foul play. WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT
Knife man at centre of search evades police
Police are no closer to capturing or identifying the man who terrified Cairns residents last week, after he was seen walking through peoples yards brandishing a large knife.
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