‘We want to deliver for Far North’: Labor senator hints at water security funding
Critical funding for Cairns water security project could be a step closer, after Senator Nita Green suggested a commitment would be released in “due course.”
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How flushing toilets signal hopes for resurrection of luxury estate
For most Australian councils, the construction of a sewage treatment plant would be no big deal, but in the Far North this case holds hopes for the resurrection of a once-luxury resort and residential estate.
‘Utterly amazed’: Rare hailstorm hits as severe weather warning issued
A rare tropical hailstorm that has amazed long-time Cairns residents has coincided with a Bureau warning for damaging winds, large hailstones, heavy rainfall and flash flooding.
Man hospitalised after near drowning on Esplanade
A man has been hospitalised following a near-drowning incident in the city centre, as temperatures soared into the high 30s.
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What to expect at Indigenous business expo
Visitors will be treated with a ‘unique’ experience on Wednesday at this year’s Indigenous business expo.
“She’s going to die”: Mother’s horror at daughters stabbing
Melody Neal was stabbed 7 times by a fellow student while her parents where overseas. As they flew home, they had no idea wether they would arrive…
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Man on the run fronts court on child exploitation charges
A South Australian man on the run has been extradited to Adelaide on child exploitation charges after being arrested during an early morning raid in Trinity Park.
Student who stabbed girl seven times in schoolyard a ‘walking time bomb’
A teenage schoolyard stabbing victim has sobbed uncontrollably during a hearing that found her attacker won’t face trial after it was revealed he suffered dangerous delusions. Now her parents are demanding answers. VIDEO
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How Cairns’ pitch for water funds received
Cairns ratepayers face a major blow to their budgets with pleas to the federal government to boost its water security funding, “well received”.
‘Maybe it’s my turn:’ Break-in rates hit five year high
Increasing southside break-ins and vehicle rip-offs have been labelled out-of-control by a Cairns homeowner who was targeted by the same thieves two nights in a row.
Toddler flown to hospital after caravan rollover near Cairns
A toddler has been injured in caravan rollover in Far North Queensland, leaving a family split between two hospitals.
1300+ photos: Qld’s ultimate school formals gallery of 2024
Fun and fashion have been the name of the game as Queensland high school students glammed up for formal season in 2024. ALL THE SNAPS
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