A drug trafficker and a meth dealer, whose partner was fatally shot by her brother, “teamed up” their trafficking businesses and started a relationship while moving meth from one end of the state to the other, a court has heard.
The Reef Casino Trust share price has surged after a $177m takeover offer by Iris Capital in an apparent victory over rival bidder Chris Morris, who had his eye on the tourism and gaming asset.
After her son was stabbed and left to die in a Darwin bottle shop, a Cairns mother has turned her grief into action — speaking directly to young people in a bid to stop the violence.
An Archer River man has been committed to stand trial on a charge of murdering a young mum, with a witness saying the murder accused claimed the alleged victim had bitten him and he had “roughed her up”.
The Maroons have created numerous historical moments with their victories over the years. Here are some of them that will give you the feels.
A Cooktown man has been stabbed in the back by an intruder who broke into his home and then fled on foot.
We’ve all felt the pain of a break-up, those stomach knots when your partner says, “we need to talk”. But have you been broken up with via AI?
Cameron Munster’s ascent to Queensland captain is as unlikely as it is intriguing, a wild cocktail of character quirks and undeniable ability. SPECIAL REPORT
A leading Cairns-based tech start-up is joining forces with a US pioneer of high bandwidth wireless networks to offer reliable connectivity for first responders in emergency situations.
A litter of puppies need saving from a Queensland crocodile who has developed a taste for dogs after devouring three animals in a week.
An evolving Cairns health facility fighting for survival has “armed” federal Member for Leichhardt Matt Smith with the right pitch to help lock in ongoing funding.
The 16th edition of the CIAF opens on Thursday, showcasing the best of Queensland First Nations art and culture for four jam-packed days. GET A PREVIEW
Plans to build First Nations cultural centres in Brisbane and Cairns worth more than $300m have been scrapped by the state government, ending decades of lobbying.
A total of $25.4m will be spent to build a permanent bridge linking two sections of road at Holloways Beach after Casuarina Street was washed away by floodwater in 2023.
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