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.
Cairns
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.
Emergency warning issued as FNQ weather deemed ‘health risk’
With “feels like” temps pushing 40C in the Far North, the state health department is calling on residents to protect themselves from the extreme weather, issuing an emergency warning.
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$700m cocaine bust charges back in court as next steps revealed
Explosive charges against two of 13 arrested over an alleged record-breaking cocaine importation bid off K’gari have returned to court in the case linked to a high-ranking Brisbane bikie and South America. LATEST, VIDEO.
Fallen trees close major highway
Two fallen trees have closed the Kuranda Range road, north of the lookout.
Fix the Bruce, more transport: Our 2032 legacy wishlist revealed
More public transport services and improving the safety of the Bruce Highway are among what Queenslanders want prioritised as 2032 transport legacy projects.
Qld set for tourist rush as cruise line unveils major plans
A major international cruise line is hoping to entice more Americans to Queensland by leveraging new cheap direct flights and more sailing options.
Airline launches new Qld route to ‘sought-after attractions’
A budget airline has delivered an early Christmas present to Queenslanders, launching a new service between two popular Aussie destinations, multiple times a week.
Tradie stole guns to pay off meth debt
A tradie who once had a “promising life” ahead of him has been jailed for 7.5 years after stealing his dad’s gun safe with 20 weapons in an “ill-conceived plan” fuelled by a methylamphetamine addiction.
Major milestone, new flights for Cairns Airport
International passenger numbers in Cairns have exceeded pre-pandemic levels for the first time consistently, with a new domestic service announced this week.
Where rain is falling in FNQ
Far North Queensland had received a drenching of 150mm in some parts as of Tuesday, with another 100mm expected to come later this week, experts say.
The most shocking copper thefts across Queensland
Copper theft is costing Queenslanders millions, with some builders being broken into up to eight times before the homeowner moves in.
Why ‘no strings attached’ Christmas lunch is more than a meal
A team of 120 volunteers are busy preparing this year’s Cairns Community Christmas lunch which will feed up to 500 people on Christmas day.
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