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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ATSB makes statement after forced landing in banana field
Australia’s national transport safety investigator has made a call about a potential investigation into the hard landing of a crop dusting helicopter on the Cassowary Coast last week.
‘Beggars belief’: LNP blasted over attempted youth crime crackdown
Far North MPs have attacked the LNP for failing to include serious offences, including attempted murder, as part of its “adult crime, adult time” policy in the wake of a near-fatal stabbing.
MP reveals new detail of tourism levy proposal
Proposals to develop a new eight-figure funding pool to market and maintain visitor infrastructure in the Far North has been backed by the state’s former Tourism Minister – but with one small tweak.
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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
Origin responds to Douglas gas supply failure disrupting business
Origin has provided an update on a network failure which shut down Port Douglas’ gas supply, cause widespread disruption to businesses and residents.
Daintree two-car crash injures three
Three people are injured and police are directing traffic after a two-car collision in the Daintree this morning.
How Cairns Fashion Week put local designer on global map
An emerging Far North designer already featured in Vogue has revealed plans for expansion after a successful night at Cairns Fashion Week’s runway show. See the mega gallery from the runway.
Man allegedly stabbed in the eye with a machete
A 21-year-old man is recovering after he was allegedly stabbed in the eye with a machete in Cairns.
What does change of govt mean for Cowboys’ NRLW relocation
The North Queensland Cowboys will double down on plans to relocate their NRLW team to Cairns despite a change of government creating a potential $15m shortfall for the powerhouse club.
‘She was a legend’: Tireless and passionate Tablelands pillar remembered
A giant of the Tablelands community has been remembered for her leadership in the pork industry, a passionate remote health advocate, mentor and as a selfless volunteer.
‘Don’t risk it’: Why bats in Cairns are in a dangerous phase
Health officials are warning locals against interacting with bats as the potentially disease-carrying mammals commence breeding season – making them highly dangerous, while they appear frail.
Far North council clears up ‘draconian’ local law changes
A Far North council has cleared the air over new laws feared by residents as an “overreach,” causing a social media storm of concerns the local government labelled as “misinformation”.
PHOTOS: We Are All Stars dance concert
Cairns’ dancing talent was on full display at the Shooting Stars end of year concert, We Are All Stars, held at the Cairns and District Junior Eisteddfod hall. VIEW PHOTOS OF THE ENTIRE CONCERT HERE
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