Crime Man arrested over Trinity Park siege
Staff writers A MAN in his mid-30s has been arrested over a domestic disturbance that resulted in a quiet suburban street in Trinity Park being in lockdown for at least five hours.
Helping hands giving siblings solid support
Grace Mason TYLER Ratcliffe is getting by with a little help from his friends after the devastated 16-year-old is still struggling to come to terms with the death of his mother Crystal.
Environment Clive’s Port Douglas ”croc farm”
PETER MICHAEL PORT Douglas residents have dubbed it “Clive Palmer’s crocodile farm” — a reputed breeding ground for rogue reptiles.
Cairns Word from North reaches Tarzan
Dominic geiger Our much-loved Tarzan — aka Michael Fomenko — might be living in Cooinda Aged Care Centre in Gympie but he is never far from our thoughts.
Crime Illegal fishers intercepted
Staff writers THE 16 crew of a Vietnamese vessel caught fishing illegally in Australian waters have been taken into custody in Cairns this afternoon.
Health Cairns guides hepatitis war
Kimberley Vlasic CAIRNS is leading regional Queensland in the roll out of a “revolutionary” drug that is curing hepatitis C.
Performance Dancers will put on vivid display
Danaella Wivell THE Dancescape June Vale Dancers are preparing to take audiences under the sea with their show Groovin in the Tank.
Employment Looking to hook quality on deck
Alicia Nally A CAIRNS commercial fishing leader has called for more to be done to help the industry attract skilled workers.
Cairns Word from North reaches Tarzan
Our much-loved Tarzan — aka Michael Fomenko — might be living in Cooinda Aged Care Centre in Gympie but he is never far from our thoughts.
Cairns Word from North reaches Tarzan
Our much-loved Tarzan — aka Michael Fomenko — might be living in Cooinda Aged Care Centre in Gympie but he is never far from our thoughts.
Whopper! The Queensland spider scaring the world
A PICTURE of a giant Huntsman spider snapped at a southeast Queensland animal rescue centre has taken the world by storm.
Trump rushed off stage by security
REPUBLICAN presidential candidate Donald Trump has been hustled off stage by secret service agents after a perceived threat at a rally in Reno, Nevada.
The dry difference Why you should give up booze
THESE before and after photos shared online show the staggering difference giving up alcohol can make to your body.
Emergency warning Huge bushfire rages towards homes
HOMES and properties are under threat from a bushfire raging near Port Stephens, with an emergency warning for residents in the fire’s path.
Kings Cross Police raid Sydney strip club
TWO men have been arrested after heavily-armed police officers stormed a strip club in Kings Cross in a drug raid early this morning.
Fatal attack Three dead in New Jersey ‘mass stabbing’
THREE people have been fatally stabbed and another three are injured after a deadly knife attack at a home in Newark, local media are reporting.
Military attack Troops storm ISIS-held town near Mosul
IRAQ’S police forces and army troops have fought their way into the ISIS-held town of Hammam al-Alil, south of Mosul, restoring a foothold as the battle continues.
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Sport Fun and games draw thousands
MASTER sports players from across Australia and Oceania will converge on Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef Masters Games next year.
NBL Taipans topple Kings in Cairns
JORDAN GERRANS THE Cairns Taipans overcame a lethargic start to continue their stranglehold of their home court against the top of the table Sydney Kings on Saturday night in Cairns.
NBL Paying a King’s ransom
JORDAN GERRANS The ladder leading Sydney Kings stack up as NBL’s best talent with Taipans heading into a “David v Goliath” battle when they hit the court tonight.
Golf Crunch clashes to settle finalists
JACOB GRAMS FINALS spots are still well up for grabs in what shapes as a thrilling cross-divisional last round of the FNQ Golf Pennants season this weekend.
Racing Big field for Cooktown
JORDAN GERRANS THE biggest fields yet for the Cooktown Amateur Turf Club will converge on the track for the running of Saturday afternoon’s Cooktown Cup.
Business Waterfront hub aims to lure professionals
A CAIRNS property developer is aiming to transform the Trinity Beach waterfront into a new hub for working professionals.
Real estate Ex-treasurer’s estate for sale Ex-treasurer’s estate ’sanctuary’ for sale
FORMER Queensland treasurer Keith De Lacy is selling his beloved Cairns estate.
Health Cairns guides hepatitis war
Kimberley Vlasic CAIRNS is leading regional Queensland in the roll out of a “revolutionary” drug that is curing hepatitis C.
Marathon festival Ultra fit athletes set to go distance
Kimberley Vlasic RISING at 3am for training all gets put into practise this weekend when Debra Moll and Jenny Damon steel themselves for the ultra marathon in Port Douglas.
Motoring Dealer drives revamp for more customers
Nick Dalton A MULTI million dollar refurbishment of one of the biggest motor dealerships in Cairns is underway.
Solar power Cape in frame for sun project
Danaella Wivell CONSTRUCTION of a second large scale solar farm worth $220 million near Cooktown is due to start early next year.
Entertainment Wiggles delight Yarrabah students
Alicia Nally THE language and culture of a tiny Far North indigneous community will soon be beamed around the globe.
Performance Dancers will put on vivid display
Danaella Wivell THE Dancescape June Vale Dancers are preparing to take audiences under the sea with their show Groovin in the Tank.
Disaster preparation Drones help restore phones in disaster’s wake
Alicia Nally DRONE technology will be rolled out to restore mobile phone services in any disaster-hit communities across northern Queensland this coming storm season.
