Queensland Police Seize More Than 1,400 Weapons Under Jack’s Law
Queensland Police have reported the seizure of more than 1,400 weapons following the expansion of Jack’s Law, with new figures released as authorities continue to use handheld m...
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Cairns Teen Granted Bail Despite 25 Previous Bail Breaches
A 17-year-old Cairns teenager facing an alleged armed robbery charge has been granted bail under strict conditions.
Cairns Domestic Violence Service Reports Major Crisis
Cairns and the wider Far North Queensland region are continuing to face significant challenges associated with domestic and family violence, with local support services reportin...
13-Year-Old Arrested After Alleged Stolen Car Incident in Manoora
Queensland Police have arrested a 13-year-old boy following an alleged vehicle theft in Manoora, Cairns. According to police, officers from the Cairns Dog Squad located the teen...
Three Teenage Girls Charged After Alleged Cairns Armed Robbery
Queensland Police have charged three teenage girls following an alleged armed robbery at a service station in Woree, in the Cairns area. The incident has prompted a police inves...
Police Charge Five Over Alleged Drug Trafficking in Cairns
Queensland Police have charged five people following two investigations into alleged drug trafficking in Cairns. The operations, launched in August, targeted the alleged supply...
Cairns Hospital Under Pressure as Aged Care Patients Occupy Beds.
Cairns Hospital is facing growing pressure from patients who need aged-care services but remain in hospital because suitable placements are unavailable. A report published today...
Three Fishers Face Fines Over Alleged Illegal Fishing at Historic Wreck
Queensland authorities are investigating an alleged illegal fishing incident involving three fishers near the protected wreck of a WWII Catalina flying boat south of Cairns. Ree...
Mossman Man Charged After Alleged Threats to Religious Organisation
Police have charged a 52-year-old Mossman man following an investigation into alleged threatening content directed towards a religious organisation. The investigation was conduc...
Three Teenagers Charged Over Alleged School and Daycare Break-ins
Three teenagers have been charged following two separate incidents involving alleged break-ins and property damage at educational facilities in Far North Queensland. The cases w...
Matt Okine Adds Extra Cairns Comedy Show
Strong demand for Matt Okine’s new stand-up show in Cairns has led to an additional 4.30pm performance at The Hound Small Bar on 16 August.
Crash Follows Mayhem at New Babinda Pedestrian Crossing
A crash has sparked controversy over the design and operation of a newly installed signalised pedestrian crossing at the Bruce Highway–Munro Street inte...
Councillors Face Tighter Rules Over Discretionary Funding
Cairns Regional Council has approved changes preventing councillors with a conflict of interest from allocating discretionary funds to projects connecte...
Cairns Named Queensland’s Luckiest Postcode for Lottery Wins
Cairns has recorded more Division One lottery wins than any other Queensland postcode, earning the city the state’s top ranking for lottery success.
Cairns Community Holds Vigil for Crash Victim Savannah Spence Paige
Dozens of people gathered in Far North Queensland to remember Savannah Spence Paige following the fatal Smithfield Bypass crash.
Accused People Smuggler Denied Bail in Cairns Court
A man accused of arranging a hotel room for 10 alleged illegal boat arrivals has been refused bail after the court rejected his explanation for why the...
Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Major Delays in Cairns North
A multi-vehicle collision in Cairns North this morning left a car overturned, with a child among people taken to hospital and roads blocked while emerge...
Cairns Residents Rally for Tougher Action on Crime and Bail Laws
Residents have gathered in Cairns to call for stronger action on crime and bail laws, saying existing justice measures have not delivered enough change.
AFL Cairns Announces Major Grassroots Football Development Investment
New development roles will support Cairns football clubs, volunteers and junior pathways across the region.
HMAS Cairns opens doors to public during Defence Week celebration
Hundreds of visitors attended the HMAS Cairns open day as the Navy celebrated community connections and 125 years of Royal Australian Navy service.