‘Non-existent’: Why venomous jellyfish numbers have plummeted
One of Australia’s most deadly marine animals has drastically declined in numbers within the Far North, experts say it could take years before they repopulate.
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Two 12yo girls face court over alleged Christmas Eve armed robbery
Two 12-year-old girls, who between them have racked up over 100 charges, have faced court for an alleged violent armed robbery on Christmas Eve in a Cairns suburb.
‘There’s a man down there’: Heroes save stricken swimmer at Boulders
The actions of a quick-thinking tradie have been credited with saving the life of a swimmer at the Babinda Boulders, who was pulled from the creek after being discovered motionless on the bottom.
Tradie’s brush with death after ute gets ‘tangled’ in fallen power lines
A Cairns tradie who’s ute crashed after running over downed powerlines has clarified what caused traffic delays on Friday while questioning safety standards regulating overhead power cables.
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VIDEO: Moment police raid multiple properties during major drug bust
Body-worn footage has captured a major drug bust in Cairns, resulting in the arrest of seven people on more than 100 charges and uncovering $50,000 in cash, knives and drug paraphernalia. Watch the video.
Priest reveals little girl’s request for blessing before tragic car death
A Queensland church leader says his community has been paralysed over the death of a little girl found unresponsive in a parked car, describing the parents as a “loving family”.
‘Very lucky’: STAR 102.7’s breakfast radio show top of the pops in Cairns
Accidental baby reveals, heartfelt stories and some Michael Bolton power anthems have Cairns’ number one breakfast radio duo’s fists pumping, with STAR 102.7 claiming yet another big ratings win.
‘Never before seen’: Developer unveils designs for new CBD tower
A prominent Cairns developer has lodged plans to convert a historic CBD building previously used as a luxury retail store into a residential tower. See the designs.
100+ Photos: Cairns Fashion Week wraps up
Cairns Fashion Week concluded on the weekend, showcasing the latest trends by designers from Far North Queensland and across the country. See the photos.
What are the conditions? How do they work? Your BPIC questions answered
What is the Best Practice Industry Conditions policy and how does it work? YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
‘People may notice their water is discoloured’
A conserve water notice has been issued for residents for parts of Cairns for up to two weeks.
Bid to move Cairns dental clinic revealed
Shelved plans to move a prized Far North health service to the heart of Cairns have emerged with James Cook University tight-lipped around a nixed proposal to relocate its dentistry clinic.
Inquest hears of ‘severe reaction’ to chemo drug
The level of medical care received by a Cassowary Coast man who died suddenly after having a toxic reaction to cancer medication is the subject of a coronial inquest.
‘Accomplished leader’: Tributes for former mayor
A former Mareeba mayor has been remembered as an accomplished leader and advocate. Read the touching tributes here.
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