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Teens and adults charged amid stolen car surge across Cairns

December 12, 2025 9:19 am

Queensland Police have reported 44 cars stolen in the first 12 days of December, and several arrests have already been...

Safer swimming holes ahead as croc removal zones expand

December 10, 2025 9:10 am

The Queensland Government has announced the first major overhaul of its Crocodile Management Plan in almost a decade, with new...

Cairns hit in illicit tobacco and vape crackdown closing148 stores

December 8, 2025 12:55 pm

The state government’s crack down on illicit tobacco and vapes has seen 148 stores issued with three-month closure orders, including...

Cairns skydiving instructors strike for better pay

December 5, 2025 8:24 am

Australia’s skydiving industry is bracing for major disruption today, including in Cairns, with tandem instructors employed by Experience Co striking....

Matt Damon jets into Cairns for summer escape

December 5, 2025 8:06 am

Hollywood star Matt Damon has touched down in Queensland, making a discreet stop at Cairns International Airport before heading to...

Police bust alleged statewide drug trafficking syndicate

December 3, 2025 12:30 pm

Queensland Police have charged four people with 17 offences following a two‑year investigation into alleged drug trafficking between south‑east Queensland,...

Homicide investigation underway following DV incident in Bayview Heights

December 3, 2025 12:22 pm

Police are investigating the death of a man in Cairns after being called to a Bayview Heights home around 3am...

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$500M safety boost for Bruce Highway as 22 new projects confirmed

December 1, 2025 11:07 am

The Bruce Highway is set for a major safety boost, with the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments announcing 22 new projects...

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