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29th September 2024

AM Edition

Mayor’s bid for power to hold public servants accountable

A Queensland mayor “not afraid” to show a bit of stick to the public servants in her administration is preparing a motion to give elected leaders their “powers back” to reel in bur...

‘$100k damage’: 15yo gets probation after ram raid, car thefts, in months-long spree

A 15-year-old boy who went on a months-long crime spree causing “up to $100,000” damage has been released on probation after leaving a trail of destruction which included a ram rai...

Support of Indigenous rangers shapes up as Qld election issue

Not-for-profit Country Needs People has launched a petition ahead of the state election calling for support to ensure Far North Indigenous rangers are supported into the future.

Manufacturing potential as $45m pledged for Cairns aviation hangar

Cairns Airport could become the home of aviation maintenance and parts manufacturing, with a significant new investment announced as a Labor election commitment.

Fagan’s tears as ruthless Lions romp to premiership

Brisbane has surged to its first AFL premiership in 21 years, shattering records on the way to a 60-point triumph over a Sydney side which was left to lament another Grand Final fl...

Angry protesters march on government offices in response to young mum’s death

An emotionally-charged demonstration that laid siege to a Cairns office building has called for an open inquiry into a government department implicated in the death of a well-known...

‘Enough is enough’: Community crime forum to shine light on victims’ plight

Fed up with a lack of support for crime victims, a Far North former social worker, has organised a community forum to connect with other victims this weekend. How to get involved.