Mum sent 10,000 messages, made almost 2000 calls to ex
A Qld mum of four sent thousands of messages to her ex partner, left comments on his TikTok account, slashed his tyres and verbally abused him, calling him a “piece of s*** loser”.
Cairns
1300 dead: Worst road toll in 15 years a national ‘crisis’
Australia has recorded its highest road death toll in 15 years, amid fresh warnings. SEE THE MAP
Let farmers shoot crocodiles, says Qld deputy mayor
A Far North Queensland deputy mayor wants to give farmers and landholders the authority to shoot crocodiles on their property. This is her “commonsense” argument.
Why public department ‘freed’ of meeting marine project deadline
The Far North is turning away “millions of dollars” in contracts everyday Cairns’ most significant infrastructure project since the international airport is delayed.
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Vote now: Who makes FNQ’s best vanilla slice?
Whether it’s the crumbly pastry topped with icing sugar, or the creamy vanilla filling, we want to know what makes a great vanilla slice, and who makes the best in Far North Queensland.
Senator accuses Opposition Leader of ‘ignoring’ Far North
A Labor senator has accused Peter Dutton of ‘ignoring’ the region, calling out the Opposition Leader for not setting foot in the Far North for more than 85 days.
Daintree Microgrid Program ‘no-brainer’ as LNP recommit funds
The former Member for Leichhardt questioned Labor’s green credentials as the LNP recommited funds towards an environmental energy project, axed by the government this term.
‘Golden opportunity’: Cairns council digs in on $450m housing plan
Angry developers have confronted Cairns Regional Council at a stakeholder meeting, arguing that it’s failing to meet an urgent demand for housing despite unveiling its $450m plan to boost supply earlier this month.
Child’s play becomes political tug-of-war in Leichhardt
Kuranda families will have a safe space for bubs and toddlers with Labor’s candidate for Leichhardt Matt Smith committing $5m to build a kindergarten in the rainforest village, if elected.
In photos: Photographer left ‘heartbroken’ by bleaching event
An underwater photographer working on the Great Barrier Reef says widespread bleaching has left her “heartbroken”, but tourism operators say there’s still plenty for visitors to see.
Bishop recalls Pope’s ‘warm heart’, service to many
A Cairns clergyman who met the late Pope Francis on two occasions, has remembered the religious figure as a beacon of warmth and hope.
Two-car crash involving trailer boat temporarily shuts down major Cairns road
Traffic has resumed on a busy Cairns road as emergency services responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon.
Lifetime award nomination is a world first for nature’s icon
The Great Barrier Reef could become the first-non human to win a prestigious lifetime achievement award. Here’s how.
‘Good example for my daughter’: How Cairns women are breaking into construction industry
Lady tradies are bursting through the construction sector’s glass ceiling with the help of a Cairns multicultural program giving women the power to build their own destiny.
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