Ongoing attacks on cemetery ‘heartbreaking and disgusting’
A Far North Mayor has doubled down on calls for greater state government support to address youth crime following ongoing senseless attacks on a cemetery.
Police have released footage capturing the tense moment they pursued several suspected criminals during a property crime blitz in Far North Queensland. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
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A QLD gardener suspects his ‘rugby league ball’ sized mango might be one of the largest Bowen mangoes this season. Find out what he did to make the tree so prolific.
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Vulnerable nurses still face the threat of attacks from prisoners being treated within mental health units, with a key minister failing to action the LNP’s pre-election promise.
The state’s health minister said he was not aware why a service provided by Queensland X-Ray closed in Cairns last year, ballooning mammogram wait times to four months.
Far North employers now have an ongoing ability to directly hire overseas workers to plug holes in the local workforce following an extension of a critical offshore labour agreement.
Tired and rundown facilities at an Atherton Tablelands beauty spot visited by tens of thousands every year are about to get a multimillion dollar makeover.
Cairns Hospital’s new $83.4m mental health unit will admit its first patients next month, but concern has already emerged as to whether the state-of-the-art facility is fit to meet the city’s growing demands.
A breast cancer survivor has to fly to Victoria for tests to avoid a four-month delay following the shock closure of a critical service in Far North Queensland.
David Janetzki moved between rage and sadness as he outlined how Labor tapped the credit card and made unfunded announcements to blow the budget. But it’s not entirely their fault, writes Hayden Johnson.
Annastacia Palaszczuk’s deluded memory of her “plan” for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics is dumfounding, writes the editor.
From pups in party hats and Santa costumes, to dogs dozing in the dirt — vote now to crown Far North Queensland’s cutest dog.
Donald Trump’s border tsar says the mass deportation operation is underway, as the tech bosses behind the $US500 billion AI initiative claim it will cure multiple diseases. Follow live updates.
A vote to remove fluoride from a southern Cape York council’s water supply could lead to more communities following suit with a longtime former mayor urging the state government to finally intervene.
A teenager being sentenced for an assault on a prison officer among other charges said he felt safer in Cleveland than he did in a child safety placement, a court has heard.
Alex de Minaur’s Australian Open is over after being blown off Rod Laver Arena by defending champion Jannik Sinner, who claimed his 10th-straight victory over the top Aussie.
A regional Queensland mayor says it is appalling that rape has not been considered a serious offence in the latest law reform.
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Police in Queensland’s north warn their region’s Special Emergency Response Team may soon be “starved out of existence” due to chronic understaffing. Here’s what has officers so concerned — and what it means for community safety
A father of four stands inside a police station gripping a hammer repeatedly yelling at police to “just f—ing shoot me”. Officers, with tasers drawn, are trying to defuse the heated standoff. WATCH THE CONFRONTING VIDEO
A teenage boy on 36 charges, including six armed robberies and threatening a nurse with a hammer before stealing her car, has tried to escape police in dramatic scenes at Ellis Beach.
The Korean titan has cut the price of its flagship phone and frozen prices on other models to make the devices more attractive in a softer global market.
Desperate Aussies are crying out for an interest rate cut to ease the cost of living crisis but for some this could help them out more.
Eating out for free in exchange for a social media post has now changed, with foodie influencers commanding upwards of $100,000 a year.
Aged in their 50s, Jack and Rhonda broke free from the financial habits they thought were set in stone. See how they transformed their financial outlook.
A case of malaria has been confirmed in a Far North community, with medical professionals urging residents to take caution.
Far North Queensland leaders are calling for additional police resources, as car thefts skyrocket and one long standing MP says he’s never seen crime so bad. WATCH THE VIDEO.
For most Australian councils, the construction of a sewage treatment plant would be no big deal, but in the Far North this case holds hopes for the resurrection of a once-luxury resort and residential estate.
A rare tropical hailstorm that has amazed long-time Cairns residents has coincided with a Bureau warning for damaging winds, large hailstones, heavy rainfall and flash flooding.
A gated community has been proposed for the few remaining vacant blocks in the heart of Port Douglas while a separate plan for a new nightclub on the town’s glitter strip has been submitted.
Indigenous offenders entangled in the youth justice system could be ferried via barge to a remote “training village” bordered by a croc-infested river, if granted planning approval by a Far North council.
A Cairns tradie who’s ute crashed after running over downed powerlines has clarified what caused traffic delays on Friday while questioning safety standards regulating overhead power cables.
Three people are being treated after a two-car crash on the Kennedy Highway which brought down a traffic light.
Krista Adam stands down
Brisbane City Council Deputy Mayor Krista Adams has revealed she will not contest the next local government election, saying it was time to consider a “new path”.
Workplace Health and Safety are investigating after the death of a construction worker at a business southwest of Brisbane on Thursday.
An iconic Aussie clothing brand is closing its stores after a buyer was unable to be found for the chain, with hundreds to lose their jobs.
Aussies have been cashing in on a range of items as they put their health and lifestyle first according to Australia Post.
Donald Trump has revealed what Joe Biden wrote to him in a final note as he departed the White House. See how it compares to other presidential letters left in the Oval Office.
The newly sworn-in president was quick to stir up fresh controversy in his first formal interview from the Oval Office. See the video
The $800m merger represents an all or nothing bet on the longer term future of Myer. And the retail billionaire Solomon Lew has big ambitions.
The new Trump administration’s massive spending plan will certainly flow through to a handful of Australian companies already enabling artificial intelligence.
After a billion dollar bet, the Australian producer will deliver the first financial test of the new president’s pledge to ‘drill baby, drill’.
A membership-only doomsday bunker complete with its very own pool and robot-powered medical suites is offering shelter to the wealthiest few.
Experts have revised warnings for homeowners as shock new research shows just how much pain mortgage holders are now under.
Macaulay Culkin has just scored a stunning $12m payout, courtesy of the height of his childhood fame during his ‘Home Alone’ days.
Saucy details have emerged as to why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were forced to give up their royal home.
Celing tiles rained from the ceiling at Festival Hall in Melbourne on Wednesday night, allegedly leaving concert-goers injured.
One of Australia’s most beloved comedians fought back tears as she revealed her harrowing personal journey.
The I’m A Celebrity star told campmates that she fought against her feelings and told her family she ‘loved men’ again.
Beloved British comedian Miriam Margolyes has hit out at Australia as she clashed with Kyle Sandilands.
Cricketing families have backed the push by Cairns Council to bring intertional cricket back to the region, following the news Australia will host South Africa in August with fixtures planned for Northern Australia. READ how it could all happen here >>>
Taipans now look to the run home playing purely for pride, with the remainder of the season offering more of an opportunity for two versatile prodigies.
Melbourne United became the first team in months to clamp Bryce Cotton, prevailing in the west in a result which had huge implications for the NBL table.
From current legends to past players who played in the NBA, NBL and further abroad. We have taken a deep dive and found the best basketballers to develop or come out of the region. FIND OUT who made the list here
Portsmouth have agreed a deal to sign Brisbane Roar striker for a fee of over £200k.
Northern Australia will play host to a world class touring cricket nation in August with matches potentially being played across three different regions.
North Queensland halfback Tom Duffy has been biding his time in reserve grade, claiming the Northern Pride’s player of the year title in 2024. Now he’s ready to step into the No.7 jersey made famous by Johnathan Thurston.
There’s more than one way to lamington. Learn how to make the classic coconut variety with its soft sponge, choc-coconut coating, and sticky strawberry jam and cream filling. But if you’re happy to shake things up, we have some fantastic lamington-inspired treats that will knock the socks off your nan.
A Japanese “konbini” is a thing of beauty, a little corner store filled with every convenience you could ever desire, including foreigner-friendly ATMs, public toilets, free charging points, and a whole lot of very tasty, very fresh and very affordable food. Yes, in Japan you eat from the 7-Eleven, or the Lawson, or the Family Mart, and it’s good. It’s very good.
Stunning costumes and impressive dance moves by some of Cairns’ best young performers were on show at Dancehouse’s end of year concert, Paws on Parade. View over 70 photos of the entire concert here.
Hundreds gathered to sing their favourite Christmas songs at Munro Martin Parklands’ Carols in the Park.
The industry would have you believe it is going gangbusters – but according to Caleb Bond, there’s a whole lot more to the EV story.
Today’s high tech cars are supposed to make driving much easier and much more stress free. So why are they pushing Aussie motorists to the brink?
With a brother who founded one of Australia’s biggest music exports and a cousin who has been Unstoppable in writing great hits, it shames me to say I can barely clap in time. But I know a good sound system when I hear it.
Cemeteries in the region are experiencing a significant shift in memorial trends and a rise in cremations is now leading to a demand for meaningful ways to honour their loved ones. Find out more here.
Former Cairns mayor and newly-minted member for Mulgrave Terry James has backed revisiting the idea of a tourism levy.
International passenger numbers in Cairns have exceeded pre-pandemic levels for the first time consistently, with a new domestic service announced this week.