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30th April 2024

AM Edition

Dark horse contender emerges for key council role

Once one of the most powerful men in Cairns, John Andrejic has quietly resided in a seaside fishing village since his sudden exit from council in 2020. Now, many believe he has his...

Far North vigils to remember women lost to ‘senseless’ violence

Hundreds are expected to gather across the Far North this week to take a stand against domestic violence, as state and territory leaders convene to address the “national crisis”.

$15m sugar crops at risk of rotting

More than $15m worth of cane is at risk of being left to rot in the ground in Mossman if this season’s crops cannot be harvested, farmers say.

‘Unheard of in a murder trial’: Rajwinder Singh’s former lawyer under the microscope

In a move a Supreme Court judge called “unheard of in a murder trial”, the lawyer for the man accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley has been referred to the Queensland Legal Servic...

Five-year-old died of traumatic brain injury, court hears

A five-year-old boy allegedly killed and tortured by his father died from a traumatic brain injury, a Cairns court has heard.

Network Ten anchor incorrectly calls Hanson a ‘rapist’ on live TV

While reading the TV news, veteran journalist Sandra Sully has apologised to Senator Pauline Hanson for accidentally calling her a rapist.

Woman and girl allegedly bash teen on bus

A 16-year-old and an 18-year old have been charged with a vicious attack of a teenager on a bus and accused of further assaults.

Margot Robbie’s new role as bridesmaid

She may have missed out on an Oscar for Barbie, but Margot Robbie deserves best supporting actress for her performance as bridesmaid at her friend’s wedding. See the pics.

Property moguls: Midwife and ex-bartender eye early retirement

They’re the savvy 20-somethings who started snapping up properties straight out of high school. Here, four South Aussies share their secrets to investment success.

Kate and William release unseen photo to mark anniversary

The Prince and Princess of Wales have acknowledged their 13th wedding anniversary by releasing a previously unseen portrait.