Flood-ravaged road set for fix in major disaster recovery spend
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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Former council manager sues over racist ‘dirty bastards’ email
An ex-Cook Shire manager falsely accused of sending a racist email that sparked community anger is taking her former employer to court, claiming damages for the psychological injury she said was caused by the council’s failure to address the ‘fabricated’ email circulated in her name.
‘He lived to fly’: Family reeling at loss of second pilot in gliding crash
The death of an experienced paraglider in a Far North flying accident has been met with disbelief by a devastated family after a freak hang gliding incident killed the man’s brother.
PHOTOS: Junior talent takes the stage at the Cairns Eisteddfod
The best young dancers and actors in Far North Queensland have taken centre stage at CPAC, performing in the 2025 Cairns Junior Eisteddfod. DID WE SNAP YOU?
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Developers set to offload prime tower site following house fire
A huge block of land on a prime Cairns North corner is back on the market after an old Queenslander frequented by squattersburnt to the ground on Wednesday.
‘Completely false’: LNP hit back at youth funding bungle claims
The youth justice minister says the Regional Reset program will deliver around-the-clock support despite the department stating “no expectation of a fixed 24/7” facility.
Teen group’s alleged two-week spree ends with 40 charges
Five boys aged 14 to 16 have been charged with 40 offences after using a stolen Toyota Yaris to smash through three Cairns businesses.
Mapped: How brutal teen bus assault unfolded
Four teenagers were bashed and threatened with a knife during a terrifying assault on a Cairns bus after being accused of “staring” at their attackers. This is how it unfolded.
Tractor prisoner used to escape in found in surprising location
A month after after a red Massey Ferguson tractor was used by an escaping prisoner to abscond from a Far North jail, the farm vehicle has been recovered by police in an unusual location.
More details revealed on third person charged over Pheobe Bishop death
More details have emerged about the case against a third person charged as an accessory after the fact as part of the Pheobe Bishop murder investigation.
Welcome to Country: 5 things you probably never knew
They remain a hot topic across Australia but there is much more to Welcome to Country ceremonies than meets the eyes.
‘Very excited’: Plans unveiled for new Northside $20m super club
Putt-putt golf, 10 pin bowling, jumping castles and sandpits have been proposed in a game-changing kids entertainment and family dining venue planned for the old Tjapukai cultural park.
Alleged gang rape case waiting on DNA evidence
DNA evidence may not appear in Queensland courts for at least two years potentially delaying an alleged gang rape case that shocked the region earlier this year.
Maritime sector’s plea for new shiplift to service navy vessels
Critical marine infrastructure to propel Cairns’ economy, develop new business opportunities and boost employment is driving the Far North maritime sector’s plea to the state government to commit to the next step for the project.
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