‘Human error’ blamed for bailed mother’s Christmas in prison
A mother who was given bail in mid-December on charges of possessing small amounts of drugs, utensils and suspected stolen property spent 24 days in prison because of a “human error”.
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No ministers, no star power: Why FNQ candidate doesn’t feel like ‘underdog’
From fractured relationships to heavily-resourced ministers, it’s all played a part in the vastly different federal election strategies so far in FNQ. Why 2025 campaigns will be so different to 2022.
‘He loved life’: Family shattered by loss of loved one in jet ski crash
The passenger who was flung into the Barron River during a jet ski crash that killed her partner for the first time has spoken about the tragic loss of a dedicated father and her loving partner.
Cairns CBD crash blocks traffic
Emergency services are at the scene of a vehicle and motorbike crash on a busy Cairns CBD street.
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Employee throws boss off 50m platform
A Cairns tourism employee who made history by becoming the first woman in Australia to achieve a major feat celebrated in style – by sending her boss plunging 50m.
Australia’s first female jump master throws AJ Hackett off the tower
The godfather of bungy jumping, AJ Hackett, jumps off the Skypark tower under the instruction of Australia’s first female jump master Shai…
Man seriously injured in e-scooter crash
A man in his 40s has sustained potentially life-threatening injuries after his electric scooter collided with a car.
‘Like a tsunami’: Flood victim on moment water inundated home
With floodwater lapping at the fence of his residence, a father of two woke his partner and – with three toddlers in tow – fled their home in Far North Queensland. One year on, he shared their story to mark the anniversary of the natural disaster.
Kids charged over stolen car crash as 15yo fights for life
Police have charged two boys after an alleged spree involving the theft of a car and fuel, a break-in at a business in Innisfail, and a crash in suburban Cairns that left another teen in a critical condition.
‘Has potential’: Cairns teen’s surprise feat in fashion debut
Two weeks after being cleared to walk the runway by her physiotherapist, Cairns Fashion Week’s youngest designer made her event debut. How she made it a success.
Daintree elder vows to fight for scrapped renewable energy project
Far North traditional owners still reeling from an unprecedented natural disaster have been delivered another blow with the federal government backing out of a major $20m renewable project.
Rockstar Reece or misunderstood marvel? Billy knows all too well
A revolutionary fullback with lightning speed, devilishly good looks and an excruciatingly intense media spotlight. If anyone knows what Reece Walsh is going through, it’s Billy Slater.
Loss of recycling employee leaves ‘hole in hearts’ of co-workers
The man hit by a car and killed at South Mossman last weekend has been by fondly remembered by co-workers for his smile, enthusiasm and work ethic.
Mexican-inspired bar with a difference opens in Cairns
From a dedicated tequila bar and Mexican inspired menu to digital darts, shuffleboard tables, beer pong tables and a bowling alley, this fun venue is the city’s newest place to hang out.
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