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EPBC laws aren't strong enough and will potentially endangered World Heritage-listed sites, including the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics. Picture: Samuel Davis

‘Major loopholes’: Pitched enviro laws threaten Great Barrier Reef, CAFNEC warns

Cairns-based senator Nita Green has been forced to defend proposed reforms to environmental laws panned by both Far North environmental groups and the Business Council of Australia this week.

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Early morning view of Mt Bartle Frere From Eril Averkoff, Garradunga

Daughter survives being shot by father at isolated property

A woman has survived a terrifying ordeal, having being shot in the leg when her father opened fire at a Far North Queensland property, forcing her to flee to neighbours.

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Forensic police officers investigate the scene of a shooting on Ramsey Drive, near the intersection of Elphinstone Street. Police officers shot a 59 year old Cairns man who approached them armed with a knife just after 10:30am on Tuesday. He was transported to Cairns Hospital in a critical condition, with his condition later upgraded to stable. Picture: Brendan Radke

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Man shot twice by police at Kanimbla still fighting for life

Cairns Hospital has provided an update on man who was wounded in a police shooting at Kanimbla on Tuesday.

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Police reveal reason for lockdown of Cairns primary school

Police have declared Trinity Beach State School safe after the campus was thrown into an emergency lockdown on Wednesday afternoon.

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A haulout tractor tips sugar cane into the trailer of truck before the trip to MSF's Mulgrave Mill in Gordonvale. Picture: Supplied

MSF Sugar blackballs bulk haulage of cane from Mossman

A five-year proposal involving as many as 30,000 heavy vehicle movements down the Captain Cook Highway from Mossman to Gordonvale has been abandoned.

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‘Brazen’: Pub hammer robbery thwarted by security guard

Armed with a hammer and a pink hoodie, an intoxicated armed robber’s failed attempt to steal a cash drawer from a Woree tavern, has earned him a jail term.

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Cairns mayor Amy Eden toured the village of Yawan this week while visiting Papua New Guinea as part of a business trip.

Cairns set to deepen Pacific nation connections

A new research paper has revealed Cairns stands on the brink of transforming into Australia’s strategic hub for Pacific engagement.

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Joint patrols target smuggling in Torres Strait

Australian and PNG authorities have completed their latest joint patrol of the Torres Strait, targeting drug trafficking, people smuggling and illegal fishing across the border region.

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The Cairns Hindu Samaj is hosting Diwali Mela, the festival of lights at Fogarty Park on Saturday, celebrating the triumph of good over evil. Cairns Hindu Sumaj members Soniya Aleti, Rimple Dhillon, Chaitali Nayak and Nirmala Madam get ready to celebrate Diwali with cultural performances, live music, Indian food and a spectacular fireworks finale at Fogarty Park on Saturday. Picture: Brendan Radke

“Massive celebration”: Diwali festival to light up Cairns

The Festival of Lights will illuminate Cairns this weekend, with the Hindu community inviting everyone to join their “massive celebration” complete with food stalls, fashion shows and a spectacular fireworks display. Details:

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The annual Cairns Auto Spectacular will be held this Saturday and Sunday at the Cairns Showgrounds, with over 120 cars and motorbikes. Charity founder and director Anj Mittelstadt of This Strong Mum and event organiser Pat Garlando cast a loving eye over a beautifully restored 1966 Ford XR Falcon station wagon, one of 120 cars that will be on display this weekend. Picture: Brendan Radke

Revheads chase horsepower Holy Grail at high octane weekend

Australia’s finest rebuilt cars are set to battle for supremacy at Cairns Auto Spectacular this weekend with organisers promising the highest calibre line-up in the event’s history.

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Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service have hired two new cardiologists, to help meet the increasing demand for heart surgeries in Far North Queensland. Cardiologists Nathaniel Rajkumar and James Wardley will both perform heart surgery in the Cairns Hospital's cardiac operating theatres. Picture: Brendan Radke

‘Will be seen sooner’: Cardiac team gets $8m boost

Patient wait times are set to be slashed and healthcare is about to get a whole lot more more efficient with a record-breaking number of cardiology specialists joining the Cairns Hospital’s team.

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Tobias Drahm performs a traditional dance with his family members at the Calling Country opening ceremony of the third annual Shine on Gimuy cultural festival, held on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Ancient stories shine at Gimuy fest

A unique First Nations festival celebrating the diversity of the rainforest region has opened in Cairns, with organisers proud to share their culture on “their own terms.”

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Members of the Gungandji, Walluburra, Yulanji, Binda Burra and Wajimburra clans dance together at the Calling Country opening ceremony of the third annual Shine on Gimuy cultural festival, held on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

PHOTOS: Shine On Gimuy opening ceremony

The Calling Country opening ceremony of Shine on Gimuy saw traditional cultures combine with contemporary art on the Esplanade. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS HERE

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Julie Dunn holds the captured pelican on the Cairns Esplanade, ready for rehabilitation.

‘Friday’ the pelican finally rescued after falling victim to Boral spill

After weeks of failed attempts rescuers have finally captured a pelican covered in tar from last month’s 10,000-litre chemical spill at Trinity Inlet.

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