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23rd March 2025

AM Edition

Changing creek systems: Drowning sparks warning

A Cairns councillor who knows Behana Creek well warns of the changing nature of creek and river systems, following a tragic drowning at the normally calm Aloomba crossing.

Exposed: Why women don’t feel safe walking beaches alone in QLD

A retired midwife struck a lone figure on the beach where Toyah Cordingley was brutally killed the day after a jury was dismissed in her murder trial.

Ex-cop and judge expose cycle of youth crime

A retired Cairns police officer has warned of the rise in serious repeat youth offenders and the system’s handling of them is having catastrophic consequences for the region.

Next round of laws needed ‘urgently:’ Mayors blunt message to Government

Cairns’ mayor has ‘urged’ the state government to deliver the next round of adult crime adult time laws as soon as possible, despite the premier remaining tight-lipped on when the ...

‘It’s a death trap’: Tenant at wit’s end after two year housing battle

A stream of water seeping out of a wall, mould growth and the smell of “death” has a Cairns government housing tenant at her wit’s end after a two-year battle to fix a diabolical s...

‘We remain committed’: Footy club responds to sexism allegations

The FNQ football club at the centre of sexism controversy has issued a statement in response to the allegations. Read their full statement.

Live stream: Brothers prepare for premiership defence

The FNQRL is back – and it doesn’t get much bigger than this as Ivanhoes and Brothers battle in a Rivalry Round clash to open the season. See how to watch four games LIVE on Sunday...