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The AirBridge Networks mobile ARNI control unit. Picture: Supplied

Leading FNQ comms company makes major cross-country moves

A revolutionary communications company born in the Far North with a goal of “connecting everywhere” has made a major cross-country expansion as its network grows.

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Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has opened up the draft Far North Queensland Regional Plan 2025 which aims to build almost 50,000 homes in 20 years.

‘Help us’ plan for 50k homes in 20 years: New blueprint goes public

The state government is calling on Far Northerners to help shape a new long term plan which will guide the region towards almost 50,000 homes in 20 years as well as highlight infrastructure needs.

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Former CM-E Swim School teacher and and company director William Evans was sentenced for multiple counts of sexual offences.

Swim school makes statement on disgraced sex offender teacher

A popular Cairns swimming school has publicly distanced itself from a former teacher who pleaded guilty to sexual offences but documents show he may still have links to the business.

After almost ceasing to exist during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Edmonton RSL sub branch will host its first Remembrance Day service since 2019. Edmonton RSL sub branch president Gordon Burgess and deputy president Jeff Langham encourage all southside residents to join them at the Edmonton cenotaph to pay their respects to the fallen at 11am on Tuesday. Picture: Brendan Radke

Soldiers urge community not to forget Remembrance Day

From a century of family service to battles fought at home, two Far North veterans share why November 11 transcends the Anzac legend.

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Aerial photo of Wallaman Falls, west of Ingham in North Queensland. Picture: Brendan Radke

Man hospitalised after fall on North Qld hiking trail

A man in his 50s has been flown to Cairns hospital after he was injured on a North Queensland hiking trail on the weekend.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services QFES generic. Photo: Zizi Averill

Far North Qld house razed

Six fire crews have battled a blaze that gutted a Far North Queensland home while its occupants were away, with the structure partially collapsing during the incident.

Less than 20 buyers were at the Sarina sales on Tuesday March 31, even as the pens were stacked with 900 head of cattle. Photo: Zizi Averill generic, cow, grazier

Cow injures teen in Far North Queensland

A teenager has been taken to hospital after being stomped by a cow at a private property in the Far North. Here’s what we know.

Trinity Beach has been completely closed by council lifeguards due to the presence of Irukanji jellyfish in the waters off the beach. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKE

Child and woman hospitalised in separate encounters with venomous wildlife

A primary school aged child and a young woman have been rushed to hospital following two separate encounters with wildlife on Saturday. What we know.

Fireys attend a house fire in Toowoomba, fire and rescue sign generic, QFES, Friday, June 23, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Police probe suspicious Cooktown vehicle blaze

Two vehicles have caught fire in the space of around two hours in Far North Queensland at the weekend, with a car fire in Cooktown that spread to nearby bushland allegedly deliberately lit.

Dream Aloud Festival is one of three major music events to be held in the Far North this month. Picture: Supplied.

First Nations voices celebrated as part of Dream Aloud Festival

Queensland Music Festival’s tropical trail stops in Cairns this month with the award-winning Dream Aloud to showcase some of Australia’s most exciting new voices at Munro Martin Parklands.

This picture taken on August 16, 2025 shows passengers boarding a Virgin Australia plane at Cairns International Airport in Cairns. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)

Missing airlines questioned in $20m tourism splash

The state government has opened up a $20 million fund for regional tourism, open to operators outside the state’s southeast.

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Chloe Head, 8, Allira Head, 10, Harlee Bacon, 4, and Emilie Bacon, 7, at Savannah in the Round music festival, held at the Mareeba Rodeo Grounds. Picture: Brendan Radke

Record crowds stampede into Savannah in the Round

The Savannah in the Round festival has already shattered attendance records as music lovers flood Mareeba’s campgrounds days ahead of the star-studded event.

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A generic shot of some pizza. iStock.

Teen pizza shop robber foiled by mum who spotted son on CCTV

After threatening workers and stealing cash and pizzas from Domino’s, a teen’s night of crime ended when his mum discovered it was her son on camera.

35cm hunting knife seized by Police last night as part of their wanding blitz Photo Supplied QLD Police

‘Bit bizarre’: Man jailed after wrong address Cairns home invasion

One of two armed robbers who used knuckledusters and a hunting knife to raid a White Rock home after ‘spotting’ a non-existent black bag of money and weapons has been jailed.

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