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Survey finds independent schools have the highest rate of parent satisfaction

26 Aug 2021, 10:18

Independent schools had a 92% parent satisfaction rating, compared with 85% for Catholic schools and 77% for public schools.

Newly awarded FNQ craft distillery delivers Christmas treats, Broncos gin and more

23 Aug 2021, 08:41

…eam behind Wolf Lane Distillery in Cairns have revealed exciting new…

Second driver dies following crash near Mareeba last month

19 Aug 2021, 16:15

A second person has died, three weeks after a fatal crash in Mareeba claimed the life of a Tablelands mother.

“You beauty!” Far North Queensland’s Tia-Clair Toomey becomes greatest CrossFit athlete of all time

03 Aug 2021, 10:09

Former Weipa resident Tia-Clair Toomey has taken out a fifth consecutive CrossFit Games title to be named the most dominant Games athlete ever.

New gin distillery and bar to open in Stratford this week

28 Jul 2021, 16:45

A travel agent and aircraft engineer decided to delve into spirit-making after the pandemic hit, and now, we get to enjoy Narrow Tracks Distilling.

Italian Australian community asked to submit family photos for new theatre production

27 Jul 2021, 09:54

JUTE Theatre's La Bella Figura explores the Italian migration experience, with a focus on pride and dedication to cultural traditions.

Elderly woman assaulted in her home by knife-wielding children

12 Jul 2021, 12:45

A 77 year-old woman has been taken to hospital with multiple injuries after being assaulted by a group of children in her Redlynch home.

Man charged over Smithfield shooting

09 Jul 2021, 08:40

A 20 year-old man will face court later this month, accused of firing into a house.

Cow cuddling enterprise delivers all the feels

01 Jul 2021, 15:31

… on a property south of Cairns.

Government to fight UNESCO's 'in danger' reef recommendation

22 Jun 2021, 17:00

UNESCO has cited the impact of global warming and successive reef bleaching events, urging Australia to take “accelerated action" at all possible levels.

Police officers & shopkeeper bashed in separate incidents

21 Jun 2021, 13:50

…A Cairns shop assistant who confronted an alleged thief is among…

The influential life of Henrietta Marrie to feature in a new film

04 Jun 2021, 12:30

A biopic will explore the globally renowned academic and Yindinji elder's social justice career and her battle to bring her Great Grandfather's regalia back home.

Police charge driver after car surfing injuries in Port Douglas

31 May 2021, 12:00

A 23 year-old Mareeba man has been charged with drunk driving and failing to remain at the scene after two men fell from the top of a moving car in the main street of Port Douglas.

Construction set to start on $373m Tablelands wind farm

21 May 2021, 15:16

French firm Neoen has signalled the start of work on the Kaban Green Energy Hub near Ravenshoe, which will create 250 jobs.

NSW COVID-19 cases prompt travel alerts in Queensland

06 May 2021, 13:30

Queensland residents are being urged to reconsider Sydney travel plans after two locally acquired COVID-19 cases were recorded in New South Wales.