Man guilty in Esky murder case
Grace Mason grace.mason@news.com.au UPDATE: A Cairns man has been jailed for life for murdering a man then stuffing his body in an Esky.
Serious condition Taser failed cops who then shot man
AAP, Jack McKay A POLICE officer unsuccessfully deployed a Taser before his partner fired three shots at a man wielding a baseball bat.
Council Spending increase in Cairns budget
JIM CAMPBELL CAIRNS ratepayers will be hit with a rate rise of just 1.5 per cent for the third year in a row.
Appeal to find cancer victim’s boat
Grace Mason YOU won’t believe what cruel thieves did to this dedicated fisherman and recovering cancer patient.
Great Barrier Reef Katter’s coral transplant plan
Daniel Bateman KENNEDY MP Bob Katter has a plan to protect the Great Barrier Reef from the effects of climate change, involving the Red Sea. What is it?
Gordon to plead guilty
Staff Reporters COOK MP Billy Gordon is expected to plead guilty to drunk and unlicensed driving in a Brisbane court next month.
Gaming Reef trust profits drop
Nick Dalton nick.dalton@news.com.au THE half yearly profit of the Reef Casino Trust in Cairns is estimated to have fallen by $700,000 to $5.7 million.
Pool safety Pool gripes a hot topic of complaint
Alicia Nally alicia.nally@news.com.au COUNCIL responded to more than 150 complaints received about pool compliance in the past 12 months.
Slithery surprise Woman finds 5-metre snake in bedroom
THIS is not the type of guest you want in your guest room. When Trina Hibberd woke up on Monday morning, she found herself in a living nightmare.
Crocodiles Crocs alarm councils
INDIGENOUS councils across the Far North are begging the State Government to grant their rangers powers to remove crocodiles menacing their communities.
Ad blitz Short on cash to sell ‘Dollar Bill’
BOTH major parties are set to unleash their final TV and radio messages. But Labor needs more cash, and has made a last minute call for donations to do it.
Nigerian kidnapping Abducted Aussie workers coming home
THREE Australian men held hostage in Nigeria for five days are expected to return home as further details emerged of the terrifying ordeal.
Nigerian kidnapping Abducted Aussie workers coming home
THREE Australian men held hostage in Nigeria for five days are expected to return home as further details emerged of the terrifying ordeal.
EU referendum ’Foreigners have 48 hrs to f*** off‘
IT’S been just four days but things have turned ugly with police investigating a surge in reports of racist attacks following the UK decision to leave the EU.
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Sport Aussie beach volleyballers through to Rio after Cairns triumph
AUSTRALIA’S chances of winning an Olympic women’s beach volleyball medal doubled yesterday as the green and gold booked their second team for Rio.
Sport Marlins have Meteors in their sights for tonight’s QBL clash
JORDAN GERRANS CAIRNS Marlins will be at full strength for the first time this Queensland Basketball League season when they host Mackay tonight at the Fish Tank.
Sport Cairns shoots for WNBL
JORDAN GERRANS CAIRNS Basketball boss Mike Scott is “pretty confident” a Women’s National Basketball League will be based in the Far North within the next five years.
Origin II Maroons claim series in a thriller
Ben Glover QUEENSLAND’S Dane Gagai crossed for three tries as the Maroons claimed the 2016 State of Origin series. See how game two unfolded!
Match report Series sealed, now for the clean sweep
Peter Badel COP that NSW. Now for the clean sweep. A Dane Gagai hat-trick has powered the Queensland juggernaut to their 10th series win in 11 years.
Property Boost to grant of little use for most
A boost to the Great Start Grant will be welcome news to first home buyers wanting to build, but could stifle overseas investment.
Property Grant sure would be welcomed
I’M NOT usually one to talk politics but since we will be heading to the polls next month, I’m going to weigh into the housing affordability saga.
Health Dad’s message to all men
Alicia Nally The same day Adrian Bortolanza was given 18 months to live, his daughter Giulia was told she was to have surgery to remove a tumour in her ear.
Community Locals fear new lots will be like a ‘ghetto’
Hayden Smith ANGRY Redlynch residents fear for the area’s future after a controversial housing development was given the green light by Cairns Regional Council.
Gaming Reef trust profits drop
Nick Dalton nick.dalton@news.com.au THE half yearly profit of the Reef Casino Trust in Cairns is estimated to have fallen by $700,000 to $5.7 million.
Animal welfare Protesters putting spotlight on animal welfare
Dominic Geiger dominic.geiger@news.com.au A SMALL but passionate protest had drivers honking their horns yesterday as they drove past the Lennon Bros Circus at the Cairns Showgrounds.
MasterChef Elise’s skill inspired by tropics
Kimberley Vlasic ELISE Franciskovic has proved she is unflappable after surviving more elimination and pressure tests than any other MasterChef contestant to make into the top 10.
Male revue Troupe declares man-date to steam up stage
Kimberley Vlasic A COLD snap may be sweeping the country but the Far North is about to get steamy with the arrival of Tropic Heat.
Emergency New technology boosts safety
NEW technology will be used to help the State Emergency Service rescue people in Far North Queensland following a successful trial at the weekend.
