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Laurence Maguire to be prosecuted over plan to murder Rory and Gerard Cairns

A notorious loyalist is to be prosecuted with conspiracy to murder two Catholic brothers who were later shot dead in their family home. In an interview broadcast in 2019, Laurence Maguire claimed he ... read more

Cairns to receive police helicopter, 900 extra officers set to join Queensland ranks

Far North Queensland will receive a dedicated police helicopter to combat crime as the state government announces plans to bolster the front line with 900 new officers.The ambitious recruitment target ... read more

Cairns police officer Scott Duff’s funeral to be held at Gordonvale, livestreamed

A funeral service will soon be held to remember Scott Duff, a much-loved Cairns senior constable who was found dead after a week-long search. The chapel service will be held on Wednesday, May 1, at 76 ... read more

Cairns veteran Dulcie Newbery celebrates 100th birthday on Anzac Day

Don't miss out on the headlines from Cairns. Followed categories will be added to My News. Dulcie Newbery was born on the eighth Anzac Day in 1924 and served as a stenographer in the Australian ... read more

Cairns councillors called to special meeting over ‘staff matter’

Cairns Regional Council will lose its embattled chief executive with Mica Martin set to tender her resignation at a snap meeting with councillors on Wednesday. read more

Boy, 14, accused of stabbing man during unit break-in on Cairns Esplanade

A 14-year-old boy is accused of stabbing a man while breaking into a unit on the Cairns waterfront. The boy allegedly broke into the Esplanade unit about 5am on Saturday, waking up the 29-year-old man ... read more

HMAS Cairns sailors take on Kokoda Trail on Anzac Day

“We’ve got a great team of men and women from HMAS Cairns who are about to take on the trek, they have been working towards this for a long time,” HMAS Cairns Commanding Officer Alfonso Santos said. read more

Screen Queensland Studios, Cairns opens its doors, announces first tenants

Production company Lone Star Productions, casting agency Platinum Talent Management, AV specialists Wallfly, and business, camera and equipment providers Lemac Film & Digital have secured creative ... read more

New Police chopper to serve as ‘eyes in the sky’ for Cairns

A dedicated police helicopter will soon land in Cairns with the state government committing to buy the asset as part of its bid to reduce worrying crime rates in the Far North. But the LNP has hit out ... read more

Cairns Toy Library closed after break-in and theft of recently renovated space

A Cairns charity bringing smiles to childrens faces around the region has been rocked by a break-in that has them playing catch-up in their attempt to reopen. read more

Cairns Regional Council CEO Mica Martin’s sudden departure

Cairns Regional Council has lost its embattled chief executive with Mica Martin tendering her resignation at a snap closed meeting. read more

Renovated Cairns Park debuting Monday

Cairns Park on West Eighth Street has several new amenities, including a splash pad. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for 6:30 p.m. April 15. read more