Unexpected guest at Pheobe’s funeral, as mum reveals touching keepsake
A teenager at the funeral for slain teen Pheobe Bishop has shed new light on her life, as her grieving mother salvages a precious keepsake of her daughter.
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‘The Crabman’ exposed: The bloke who allegedly meddled after Pheobe’s death
He’s a keen fisherman and father, but who is the man charged with accessory after the fact in relation to the alleged murder of Pheobe Bishop?
Foster father sexual abuser appeals against ‘excessive’ jail term
A foster carer sentenced in Cairns District Court for molesting three children in his care claims his four-and-a-half-year sentence was “manifestly excessive”.
More tools for Far North cops, robberies on rise
New resources will fuel premier David Crisafulli’s crusade against crime in the Far North with key statistics still on the rise across the region.
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‘Extremely frustrating’: Tempers flare at open-ended roadworks
Roadworks are still not complete more than 540 days after Tropical Cyclone Jasper smashed the Far North Queensland coast, as fed-up drivers lash traffic controllers amid concern works won’t be finished before the second anniversary of the disaster.
‘Circus, comedy, music’: What to expect at Cairns Festival
From comedy and cabaret to wine-tasting sessions and live entertainment, there will be something for everyone at the Cairns Festival. See what’s on.
Mayor deletes social media video over ‘false narrative’ claims
Cairns councillors are seeking a public apology for a heavily edited video posted on social media by mayor Amy Eden that may have breached the state government’s code of conduct policy. Watch the video.
Rock bottom: Gem hunter’s CBD crime spree after stones stolen
A 44-year-old prospector who travelled to Cairns to sell precious gems ended up on a four-month drunken rampage through the CBD after his rocks were stolen, a court has heard.
Saltwater crocodile removed from Atherton Tablelands
A saltwater crocodile has been removed from the wild on the Atherton Tablelands, authorities have confirmed.
‘False narrative’: Cairns mayor deletes social media video over claims of conduct breach
Cairns councillors say they are seeking a public apology for a heavily edited video posted on social media by Mayor Amy Eden that may have breached…
Tessa Devine previews weekend performance
Cairns local and closing act for Stratford Sounds Tessa Devine shares a sneak preview for her weekend set. Video: Tessa Devine.
GALLERY: Thousands gathered for Carnival on Collins
A sunny clear-skied day made for perfect weather to visit Collins Ave as thousands of people popped into stalls and tried the street food on Carnival on Collins. SEE THE PHOTOS
‘Pain was horrific’: Fishing hook gets stuck in woman and dog
An elderly woman who endured a harrowing ordeal after she was hooked to her dog for hours has pleaded with anglers not to abandon tackle at Queensland beaches.
Skipper rescued after harrowing night off lonely Cape York coast
A lone yachtie has endured a terrifying ordeal after running a vessel aground in high seas, during a dark night off the coast of the remote Cape York Peninsula.
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