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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Arrest vision: Cops smash Cairns cocaine trafficking operation
Specialist Cairns police have shut down the cocaine distribution ring following suburban raids on four Cairns properties and the seizure of dangerous drugs and cash. See the arrest video.
Full list: Where to find Anzac Day services near you
Thousands of people across Far North Queensland will take part in the commemoration of sacrifice and service at Anzac Day services on Friday. Look up your local events here.
Stranded couple rescued after three days on closed Cape York road
A young Tablelands couple have been rescued by police after their car became stranded on a closed Cape York road.
Three injured in serious head-on crash
A man in his 30s has sustained life-threatening injuries, and two others are being transported to hospital following a serious crash on the Atherton Tablelands.
‘Nudge’ that could get the Cowboys NRLW team to Cairns
The ALP’s candidate for Leichhardt can expect a “polite little nudge” from a Cairns councillor this week, with the future of the region’s bid to relocate the Cowboys’ NRLW team to the Far North in jeopardy.
‘My sister is innocent’: Call for coronial investigation into gold prospector’s disappearance
More than 1200 people have signed a petition to the Queensland parliament, calling for a coronial investigation into the 2012 disappearance of gold prospector Bruce Schuler from Palmerville Station.
Cairns hospital’s ‘essential’ surgery waitlist solution ‘paused’
A Cairns Hospital project the minister declared was “essential” to dealing with elective surgery waitlists will be paused, before it had begun. Why the project must restart.
Cairns council announces free microchipping sessions
Cairns Regional Council have announced free microchipping for cats and dogs for four days, beginning on April 28.
Aurukun street fighter sentenced for affray
A young man has pleaded guilty to five counts of affray after he punched several men in the street during two days of community unrest in Aurukun in February that arose from sorry business.
New shops coming in $10m upgrade of Cairns retail hub
Construction work is about to kick off on a $10m expansion of a major Cairns shopping centre that before this Christmas will be home to a total of 40 specialty stores as well as Coles and Woolies.
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