Innisfail footy player convicted of selling cannabis, cocaine and MDMA
A young Innisfail rugby league player turned drug peddler employed three runners in his “significant set-up” supplying cannabis, MDMA and cocaine, a Cairns court has heard.
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Man charged with locking up police during illicit tobacco raid
A man accused of trapping police officers and government officials in a Cairns city shop during a raid on an alleged illicit tobacco outlet has been arrested in front of lunchtime crowds.
In pictures: Footy club’s special gesture to celebrate 70 years
From humble beginnings developing swampland into a football field to now boasting more than 300 members, the North Cairns Tigers have come a long way in their 70 years.
FNQ’s quick budget guide
Health, housing and crime – this is what the LNP’s first state budget included for Far North Queensland.
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Far North bikers now have fix-it guy that comes to your door
A new Far North business is flipping the usual process of road worthy certificates and servicing by offering a mobile motorcycle workshop. Details here.
Resi care kid started using meth aged 12, court hears
A teenage boy diagnosed with FASD, who was introduced to meth at 12 while he was in residential care, has been sentenced on 45 charges.
Full list of Qld medical experts banned from working
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World’s top masters in cross-country mountain biking Smithfield
The world’s top masters in cross-country mountain biking were tearing up the trails at Smithfield, racing the clock and each other — with Australians claiming seven downhill titles and eight local riders landing podium finishes. Photo gallery.
‘Unusual behaviour’: Man hid from police in croc-inhabited creek
A wanted man who evaded police for hours by hiding in a creek known to be crocodile habitat has been sentenced on a slew of assault, drug and obstruction charges.
Rugby league player sentenced for rape of seven-year-old girl
After his arrest for rape and indecent treatment of a seven-year-old girl, a “depraved” Cairns construction worker and rugby league player confessed to indecently assaulting a five-year-old 20 years earlier, a court has heard.
Repeat offender from resi care in court for alleged gang assault
A young boy living in the resi care system has pleaded guilty to armed robbery in company with violence over his role in a brutal and protracted attack at Cairns Central Shopping Centre.
Man killed in Bruce Highway crash with truck
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Magic, music and ‘zillions’ of fun at Cairns Children’s Festival
From performances by Zindzi and the Zillionaires, to weaving, LEGO-mania, silent discos, quiet spaces and a magical Harry Potter evening, the Cairns Children’s Festival had something for every little one.
Thrills, slips and winners at MTB World Championships finals
The world’s best masters downhill and cross country mountain bike racers are hitting the trails, racing against the clock and their competitors at Smithfield with Australians taking out seven of the downhill titles and eight locals stepping onto the podium.
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