‘Crying shame’: Elder calls for Cairns Indigenous centre
Repatriated artefacts could be displayed in a First Nations cultural centre in Cairns, creating a new tourism attraction for the region, Yidinji elder Henrietta Marrie says.
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Police seize cache of knives and drugs in Cairns CBD bust
Police have charged a Holloways Beach man after allegedly uncovering a huge cache of weapons and cannabis during a routine traffic stop just outside the Cairns CBD.
Separate Far North car crashes happen minutes apart
Two people have been treated by paramedics following two separate crashes that happened minutes apart in the Far North.
In pictures: Smokey Blue Rally
From holding snakes to boogying the night away, dozens of people took part in the Smokey Blue Rally to raise funds for Moyamoya Australia. See the photos.
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‘Disgust’, ‘frustration’: How crime is ruining Cairns CBD
Drunken brawls, boarded up shops, violent assaults, tourists robbed and general neglect of the Cairns CBD — it’s tropical paradise with a broken front door, a prominent businessman says.
‘I find it remarkable’: MP questions govt’s priorities on health infrastructure
Debate over Cairns Hospital’s helipad has spun out of control as an MP accuses the LNP of using the controversial landing site to delay the construction of desperately needed facilities.
‘Outrageous’: Why dumping crime prevention scheme is wrong move, says MP
The state government has scrapped a $10m crime reduction strategy aimed at minimising vehicle theft in regional Queensland towns, with a Far North MP questioning the figures used to justify ditching the program.
‘Shattered’: Sacked ABC journalist speaks out
Sacked journalist Antoinette Lattouf, who has spent more than a year at the centre of a dismissal case against the ABC, said her trust in the national broadcaster had been shattered.
‘Just doing his job’: Suspended jail term for man who headbutted security guard
A young man has been told to “work harder” to control his anger after pleading guilty to headbutting a security guard at a Cairns sporting club.
How pubs raised $300K for flood-devastated Qld
In a statewide ‘Beer for a Bushie’ fundraising campaign Far North pubs were quick to help fellow Queenslanders devastated by their worst flood event in 50 years
Parole backlog delays release of prisoners, court told
A backlog at the state’s Parole Board is keeping prisoners locked up for longer, with criminal lawyers being told new applications are unlikely to be considered for at least two months.
‘Funny and loving’ father chased to his death by teen, court hears
A father was trying to buy a few drinks for a gathering at his home when he was set upon by a “pack of cowards”, chased, knocked to the ground, and struck by a car seconds later, a court has been told.
Explained: One week of free green waste disposal
Cairns Regional Council is offering free green waste disposal for one week to mark the end of the wet season.
‘It’s a pleasure to help’: Unbelievable number of donations made in honour of wife’s cancer battle
A Cairns man has helped save the lives of up to 2100 people after donating blood and plasma an incredible 700 times. This is his story.
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