Watchdog makes call on Cairns mayor
An investigation into a Far North mayor’s alleged use of ratepayer resources for her own personal gain has been dropped by the state’s corruption watchdog. WHAT WATCHDOG HAD TO SAY.
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Ergon reveals timeline on power restoration to 3356 homes
Thousands of Ergon Energy customers have been left without power after large trees fell on transmission lines north west of Port Douglas.
Builder denied bail after allegedly defrauding Qld flood victims
Police have charged a builder with a long list of fraud-related charges after he allegedly took money from Far North Qld flood victims promising reconstruction work but failing to deliver.
Fast food giants revealed for one stop drive-through restaurant hub
Excitement is building following the start of construction of a fast food hub as major national restaurant chains lock-in long-term commercial leases. Full development details.
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‘More upkeep than Maccas ice-cream maker’: Fury over Tip lockout
Cape York tourism businesses are bracing for a “financial disaster” at yet another closure of the beleaguered Jardine River Ferry that may not open as planned due to extreme river levels.
Major step revealed for Cowboys
A re-elected Labor Government will match the LNP’s commitment to build a $15m high performance centre, paving the way for the city’s first national women’s sports team to take the field in 2027.
‘He was beautiful in every way’: Little boy dies after incident at childcare
The family of a little boy “beautiful in every way” has donated his heart after he tragically died following a medical incident at a Cairns childcare.
Council push for bipartisan support of Mount Peter trunk infrastructure
Cairns Regional Council leveraging support of the Coalition has now leaned on Labor to support construction of critically needed trunk infrastructure within the south Cairns growth corridor.
Greens Senator interview upstaged by LNP volunteer
Tempers have flared at a pre-polling booth in Cairns with a Far North LNP powerbroker walking through a TV interview with senator Larissa Waters — then attempting to do so again a second time.
‘All they know’: LNP powerbrokers throw barbs over vandalised signage
Accusations that Labor supporters defaced campaign signs for a rival candidate around Cairns have been strongly denied by the ALP’s candidate for Leichhardt, Matt Smith.
Young man stabbed sister’s boyfriend after playing Call of Duty, court hears
A 21-year-old’s family home was “wracked wtih serious family violence” when he allegedly stabbed his sister’s boyfriend five times with a steak knife after playing Call of Duty, a court has been told.
‘Thank you’: Pop star celebrates 10 year career with regional tour
Australian pop star Conrad Sewell will take the stage in Cairns later this year as part of his Firestone 10th Anniversary: Acoustic Sessions regional tour.
LNP backs docs and tradies but seeking ‘balance’ on migration cuts
Opposition leader Peter Dutton defended his migration cuts and their impacts on the Far North’s farm labourer workforce while making education and training announcements in Cairns.
Dutton’s exclusive funds for Cairns housing
An elected LNP government will channel exclusive housing funds into Cairns, Opposition leader Peter Dutton pledged during a visit to the north, but his local candidate missed the announcement.
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