How hospital expansion ‘rescue’ plan won’t cut services
A plan to “rescue” the Cairns Hospital Expansion Project is due next week as the state government claims the build was on track for a $378m blowout, and 32 less beds than initially promised.
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Conservationist revealed as KAP’s candidate for Leichhardt
The Katter Australia Party has announced a rainforest conservationist as its candidate for Leichhardt, who says he is the man to unlock the potential of The Cape and Tablelands by developing the timber and agriculture industries.
Why council has changed its mind over astronomical rate rise
Cairns Regional Council have announced a change to their proposal to increase rates levied on retirement villages, but residents are objecting again, claiming the scheme is still unfair.
Dads gone bad: Queensland’s criminal fathers exposed
Many parents work hard to set a good example for their children, but some Queensland fathers have found themselves in hot water with the law recently. SEE THE LIST
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Mapped: Every dingo sighting in Queensland
Packs of dingoes are roaming the northern beaches of Cairns but are being mistaken for kelpies with many becoming road kill, a conservationist says. watch the video
Elderly mum ripped off by daughter
A “seasoned fraudster” who once added thousands to vet bills linked to the Black Saturday bushfires, stole more than $60,000 from her elderly mother to buy a new car.
From Badu to the big smoke: Connection helps Torres Strait Islander become a lecturer at Sydney Uni
A trailblazing Torres Strait health lecturer has overcome a crippling sense of isolation and self doubt to achieve his academic dreams.
‘Big fat donut zero’: Why ghost GPS tracker trial will be extended
A trial beginning in 2023 to fit GPS trackers to Cairns juvenile offenders is yet to slap a single electronic monitoring device on any young people but will be extended by the LNP Government.
From illness to idol: How a superfan met her hero
A lifelong fan of former Wiggles star Emma Memma had always dreamed of meeting her idol, but her medical condition made attending the sold-out show in Cairns seem impossible.
Woman, 24, charged after alleged robbery of elderly lady
A 24-year-old woman has been arrested for the alleged robbery of an elderly woman in Cairns.
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.
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.
Fighter and coach strangled partner over deleted FB account
A Far North Queensland muay thai gym owner and coach has been sentenced for strangling his ex-partner during an argument over the Facebook profile of their shared gym business.
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