Wild tales of Qld public servants convicted of crimes
They’re our police officers, teachers and firefighters – but this lot found themselves on the wrong side of the law. SEE THE LIST
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They’re our police officers, teachers and firefighters – but this lot found themselves on the wrong side of the law. SEE THE LIST
An agribusiness trailblazer whose vision and hard work helped establish a thriving Tablelands banana industry in defiance of those who said it couldn’t be done has lost his long-running battle with lung disease.
Aviation enthusiasts are bracing for the roar of hi-tech fighter jets over Cairns during today’s first-ever Far North F-35A training sortie. Where to see the jets take off and land.
It is one of the most dangerous things you can do yet 43 Queenslanders are being caught each day.
A 31-year-old man is accused of stalking twin sisters in over a 13-month period in what one victim described as something out of a “horror movie”, a court has heard.
Exchanging text messages with a developer during an ordinary meeting will be one of several acts outlawed under a new policy set to be approved by Cairns councillors this week.
Outstanding and inspirational Far Northerners in Indigenous health, emergency services and business have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday honours list. See the list.
A 19-year-old woman left a car “melted and destroyed” on an Edmonton street after she soaked her underwear in petrol and used it to set the vehicle on fire in an act of revenge, a Cairns court has heard.
The leading charity for children’s heart disease is calling for a fly-in fly-out doctor to help Far North Queensland’s only cardiologist, as more than 250 children wait to be treated.
As we move into winter what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
The deaths of Valerie Trezise, Barry Ivan Wharton and Rodney John Wilkinson have been announced in the The Cairns Post’s My Tributes. Read the latest death notices here.
Funerals for Betty May Wilkins, Clayton Goody and Joseph Visini will be held in in Cairns this week. Read the latest funeral notices here.
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Cairns on June 10
A firefighter who was commended for his efforts on the day of the deadly Serves You Right cafe blast in Far North Qld has lost his home to fire just days before the 10th anniversary of the disaster.
It begun as an ordinary day in a quiet country town, but by days’ end Nicola Baker was comforting her severely burnt friend who later died from an explosion that injured up to 20 others.
Anxiety and poor sleep are two critical factors driving police officer burnout but mindfulness meditation is showing significant promise as a remedy, according to new research from JCU.
Previously withheld CCTV vision leading up to the death of 15-year-old boy while at school will be provided to his grieving parents after the minister intervened.
Plans to slap DV offenders with GPS trackers have been supported by community groups, but giving cops’ additional powers to bypass the courts have come under question.
A new Cairns city business is scooping the frozen dessert market with a product lovers of sweet treats can’t seem to get enough of.
Firefighters were called to the rescue of a blue-tongued lizard trapped inside a decorative log, after the curious reptile became firmly wedged inside with no way out. See the photos.
Whether you’re a budding triathlete, run club enthusiast or keen cheerleader, anyone can get involved in this Cairns sporting event making a difference for cancer patients.
Questions are being asked of a local government’s ferry maintenance schedule after an embarrassing failure of the beleaguered Cape York barge just days after hull repairs.
Two men have died on remote Far North roads in a series of unrelated crashes on Saturday.
The state’s new Connecting Queensland aviation fund isn’t high on the agenda of QantasLink’s boss, but the chief executive says taxpayer support is essential to regional aviation.
A Cairns trawler worker targeted a man he knew had just been robbed, extorting him for money in return for the recovery of the stolen goods, a Cairns court has heard.
Passengers travelling on one of the national carrier’s newly arrived regional aircraft will have the chance to fly in a plane blessed by water resembling a mother’s womb.
Queensland has 198 aged care homes where one person or more claimed to never be happy with the food they were served. See who is serving up culinary delights and who falls short.
A recent Cairns Hospital patient has joined calls for improved parking after his wife feared getting a parking fine as staff saved his life.
The Tablelands community is calling for the public to get behind a fundraiser, after a Ravenshoe volunteer firefighter lost his home in a blaze while undergoing cancer treatment. Watch the video
Urgent repairs to a ramshackle jetty at one of Queensland’s most popular island getaways are being called for with tourism leaders flagging serious concerns for the safety of visitors and vessels.
From swing dancing and finger snapping to vibing under the winter sunshine, there will be something for everyone at the Munro Martin Parkland Jazz Picnic this weekend.
An ex-Mer Island councillor and his wife, have been accused of overpaying themselves more than $170,000 while working at a Native Title body corporation, with the couple denying any wrongdoing in documents filed in a Cairns Civil Court.
With an average of one police officer a day walking away from their roles, the Queensland union president has raised fears they will never come back to the force.
From souvlaki and baklava to traditional dances and plate smashing, the Far North Greek community will celebrate its 30th annual festival in style. How you can get involved.
Raising money for charity while hitting off conversations about mental health was at the centre of the Cairns Chamber of Commerce annual Golf Day.
A second child has pleaded guilty to his role in a sickening pile-on bashing and robbery of a 47-year-old man in Cairns Central shopping centre in September last year by a pack of teens armed with a wet floor sign.
The region’s business leaders took to the golfing green to raise ‘much-needed’ funds for COUCH Wellness Centre.
Car enthusiasts have rallied across Australia to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service, raising vital funds for healthcare in remote communities. How you can get involved.