‘They’re not safe’: Puppies hunted by big croc after three dogs killed
A litter of puppies need saving from a Queensland crocodile who has developed a taste for dogs after devouring three animals in a week.
Cairns
MP joins fight to save health centre battling to survive
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.
‘A kaleidoscope of First Nations culture and art’: CIAF 2025 begins
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
Explained: LNP walks away from First Nations cultural centres
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.
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Explained: Why Cairns is blanketed in smoke
A controlled burn in Far North Queensland has sent smoke billowing across Cairns, with authorities urging residents take caution while outdoors.
Watch moment police catch alleged thief in Westcourt
Police have released footage of the moment they arrested a 30-year-old Mooroobool man after he allegedly broke into a Westcourt business on Thursday night.
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.
‘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.
Hot dog contest to bring out the best and ‘wurst’ in us
A time-honoured American tradition will be observed this Friday at Gilligan’s in Cairns with competitors stuffing their faces with fast food as part of the venue’s third annual hot dog eating contest.
Traffic comes to a standstill on Gillies Range following car fire
A major Far North road has been closed to traffic following reports of a car on fire on the Tablelands on Thursday evening.
‘Looked blueish’: Driver crashes into shopping Centre
A driver is in a ‘potentially life threatening’ condition after crashing into a Cairns shopping centre.
‘Some people you don’t just meet, you feel them’: Emotional farewell for loved fashionista
Sarah Sexton lived 14,352 extraordinary days but it was not nearly long enough, her loved ones say. More than 500 people farewelled the health advocate at a packed service.
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