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Cairns Regional Council rate hike proposal leaves investment property owners furious

Owners of investment properties in one of Queensland's tightest housing markets say a council rate hike for non-principal places of residence will only drive up rent as tenants struggle with the rising cost of living.

ABC News

Ngamumu mother's group in Cairns returning First Nations practices to parenting

A Far North Queensland Indigenous mother's group is helping parents connect with others and learn skills to foster culture.

ABC News

Australia offers $1m reward for help tracking Indian man suspected of murdering woman on beach

Rajwinder Singh, 38, is suspected of murdering 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley

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Australian police offer $633,000 reward for Indian suspect

Australian police have offered a 1 million Australian dollar ($633,000) reward for information on the whereabouts of an Indian national who is suspected of murdering a woman on a tropical beach four years ago before returning to his homeland

The Independent UK

Cairns Regional Council in spotlight over ban of shared e-scooters on footpaths

While other Queensland cities are expanding the reach of shared e-scooters, one major tourism city is holding out.

ABC News

Cairns court hears 'two-timing' carnival worker Kyam Keith Broadby told girlfriend he kicked alleged victim in the head

A Queensland court has heard a "two-timing" carnival worker told one of his girlfriends he jumped on a man's throat and kicked him in the head.

ABC News

Kyam Keith Broadby faces trial for alleged murder of carnival co-worker

The Supreme Court in Cairns heard the deceased threatened the accused man's girlfriend with a hammer before he "ran off into the darkness".

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Breakers fix slow start to beat Cairns

New Zealand have overcome the equal-lowest opening quarter score in NBL history to beat Cairns on their home floor, 68-64.

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State government to have final say on tourism bed tax proposal from Queensland councils

Visitors will be charged the "equivalent of a cup of coffee" on top of their accommodation bill under the proposal, which has the backing of tourism industry groups but needs state government support.

ABC News

Gathar app creator Jodie Mlikota takes chef event idea overseas

When Cairns student Jodie Mlikota was given a university assignment to build a start-up business that would solve a problem, she had no idea that five years later she would be the CEO of a multinational company.

ABC News

Wildcats keep perfect start to NBL season

The Perth Wildcats have maintained their unbeaten NBL start with a club record for three-pointers during an away game in a 105-76 win over the Cairns Taipans.

AAP

Man charged with murder over Qld death

Police have arrested and charged a man over the death of a 34-year-old in Queensland's north, who they allege was stabbed four times.

AAP

Mountain bike tourism booming in Cairns, far north, with events generating $20m this year

Home to the oldest mountain bike track in Australia, Cairns and the far north experience a boom in bike sports with $20 million generated this year.

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PNG minister, police hit out at Australia over extradition request for alleged fraudster and Cairns resident Samson Jubi

A Papua New Guinea government minister and top justice officials have revealed "extreme" frustrations with Australia, accusing it of harbouring a Cairns resident wanted for one of the biggest alleged frauds in the country's legal history.

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Queensland lifeguard shortage leaves beaches unpatrolled during school holidays

Surf Life Saving Queensland says its lifeguard numbers have fallen "well below quota" as an industry-wide staff shortage leads to a reduction in patrol locations from the Sunshine Coast to Cairns.

ABC News

Doomadgee inquest hears of more systemic issues, prejudice and a need for solutions

As the coronial inquest into the deaths of three Indigenous women from the Gulf community of Doomadgee concludes its latest sittings in Cairns this week, relatives of the deceased say they are exhausted with frustration and grief.

ABC News

Police and social workers team up to fight youth crime in Cairns

Youth justice worker Matt Egan and others team up with police on the beat, building relationships and trying to keep youngsters on the straight and narrow. Using distinctive designs on cars helps young people feel safe when they see the vehicle.

ABC News

Former Ports North executive Alan George Vico jailed for five years over rape of Norwegian backpacker

A jury took eight hours to decide that Alan George Vico was guilty of raping an intoxicated Norwegian woman in a Cairns motel in 2018.

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Smith hits 105 as NZ set 267 in last ODI

Steve Smith hit 105 and Marnus Labuschagne 52 as Australia set New Zealand 268 runs to win in skipper Aaron Finch's final one day international.

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Australia beats New Zealand by 25 runs in the final ODI in Cairns, sweeps series 3-0

A 25-run victory sees Australia claim a 3-0 ODI series victory over New Zealand in Cairns, as departing skipper Aaron Finch leaves ODI cricket on a high.

The Guardian - AU

Australia complete 3-0 ODI series whitewash over New Zealand – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Australia ensured their captain, Aaron Finch, retired from 50-over cricket with a series sweep over New Zealand

ABC News

Frank Teodo shares the family story behind the secret cave on his Cairns sugarcane farm

Most kids are lucky to get a cubby house in the backyard, but the Teodo clan in Far North Queensland has its own man-made cave thanks to an "abnormally strong" ancestor who survived the horrors of war.

ABC News

Rattlesnake Root cough mixture bottle leads to fascinating Cairns historical discovery

The chance discovery of a mysterious "rattlesnake root" potion has brought to light the forgotten story of one of Australia's most spectacular pharmaceutical failures – from an era less bygone than first thought.

The Guardian - AU

Australia defeat New Zealand by 113 runs in second one-day international – as it happened

Over-by-over report: The trans-Tasman rivals meet again in the three-match Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series in Cairns. Join our writers for updates

AAP

Australia thrash NZ, seal ODI series win

The Chappell-Hadlee trophy will remain in Australia for another year after the hosts scored a 112-run win to seal the three-match series with one game to spare.

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