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Read Today's PaperTributes 6:26AM Saturday, October 8th, 2022 Rewards Cairns Today 23 °/ 31 ° SET YOUR LOCAL WEATHER Subscribe Sign In * Read Today's Paper * My account * Rewards * Logout * My News * Local * * CAPE YORK * CASSOWARY COAST * PORT DOUGLAS * TABLELAND * WHITSUNDAY AND BOWEN * TOWNSVILLE * POLICE & COURTS * PHOTOS * FUTURE CAIRNS * Queensland * EDUCATION * Schools Hub * Tertiary * Early Education * Advice * PODCASTS * CLASSIFIEDS * Tributes * National * CORONAVIRUS * NEW SOUTH WALES * NORTHERN TERRITORY * SOUTH AUSTRALIA * TASMANIA * VICTORIA * WESTERN AUSTRALIA * TRUE CRIME * Crime in Focus * Behind the Scenes * Cold Cases * Police Tape * Our Criminal History * World * Opinion * LETTER TO THE EDITOR * Business * MARKETS * ECONOMY * WORK * COMPANIES * SMALL BUSINESS * Entertainment * MOVIES * MUSIC * TV & RADIO * BOOKS * COMPETITIONS * Lifestyle * CAIRNS EYE * TRAVEL * REAL ESTATE * FASHION * FOOD * PETS & WILDLIFE * HEALTH * PARENTING * HOME * HOROSCOPES * TECHNOLOGY * Online * Home Entertainment * Environment * Gadgets * Science * Innovation * MOTORING * News * New Cars * Luxury * Advice * BRAIN GAINS * Sport * JUNIOR SPORT * LOCAL SPORT * LOCAL LEAGUE * LOCAL AUSSIE RULES * LIVE STREAMS * League * Basketball * Football * Aussie Rules * Cricket * Other Sports * BASKETBALL * NRL * Cowboys * Intrust Super Cup * SuperCoach NRL * SuperCoach News * Teams * tips.com.au * AFL * AFLW * Teams * HORSE RACING * CRICKET * BBL * SuperCoach BBL * SuperCoach News * FOOTBALL * MOTORSPORT * Formula One * V8 Supercars * Moto GP * AMERICAN SPORTS * NFL * NBA COUSINS SENTENCED FOR COCAINE TRAFFICKING Parcels of cocaine under a fake name intercepted at the Bungalow Post Office were one thing. Then these two Far North cousins well and truly put their foot in it. FNQ’S BEST A-GRADE LEAGUE PLAYERS SINCE 2000 Sometimes, it’s all about the gold and these 50 CDRL players have earned their fair share. See the best 50-26 A-grade players. FNQ EMERGENCY SERVICES GALA BALL 2022 Check out the photos from a glittering occasion at Cairns Convention Centre for our frontline heroes. Cairns NEIGHBOURS TELL OF HELLISH SCREAMS BEFORE ALLEGED MURDER Shocked residents have recounted hearing screaming “and then silence” after a man was allegedly murdered on their street, as details emerge about their frightening neighbourhood. Cairns TEEN CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER BRUTAL CARAVONICA STABBING A teenager has been arrested and charged with murder after an alleged brutal stabbing at a Caravonica home. Here’s what homicide investigators know so far. Business ‘SAD DAY’: 20 LEFT JOBLESS AFTER SHOCK BUSINESS CLOSURE More than 20 staff of a prominent Cairns business have been left unemployed after its shock closure. Find out why here. Property WHERE HOUSE VALUES HAVE GONE UP AND DOWN IN REGIONAL QLD More than 300regional Queensland suburbs defied the property slowdown during the last quarter. Find out which surprise suburbs recorded double-digit growth. INTERACTIVE. News FRESH CONCERN OVER HOW NEW BEACH CONNECTOR ROAD WILL BE USED The completion date for work on a new divisive connector road at the northern beaches has shifted as fresh concerns emerge about what could happen once it opens. Read more. News ‘TRAVEL IS FREE’: EV OWNERS POCKET BIG SAVINGS AS FUEL PRICES RISE Electric vehicle owners are enjoying thousands in savings, saying the benefits of their cars are “incredible” – but the steep upfront costs mean they are not an option for everyone. Find out just how much they’re pocketing. 2 Cairns SEAFOOD RETAILER IN COUNTRY TOWN REVEALS SECRET TO THEIR SUCCESS They might be 77km inland but this standout retailer has cast aside the stigma that you can’t buy good seafood in the country to hook a national award. Read why their products are so good. 1 Lifestyle WHAT FASHION-LOVERS CAN GET OUT OF CENTRE’S SUMMER CAMPAIGN Full listProperty EVERY SUBURB LISTED: HOW MUCH YOUR HOME IS NOW WORTH Cape York CYBER-ATTACK ON ABORIGINAL HEALTH SERVICE RATTLES NERVES IN THE CAPE SPONSORED The most common kids food allergies Undo JUST IN HyperLocal55 minutes ago HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WITH TOMORROW’S CAIRNS WEATHER Prestige Property PRIVACY AND ABUNDANT SPACE AT PRESTIGE CLIFTON BEACH PROPERTY HyperLocal HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WITH TOMORROW’S CAIRNS WEATHER Cairns CAPE YORK MAN SHOT WITH ARROW AFTER TOWN MEETING A man has been shot with an arrow in a Cape York town after the council convened a meeting to discuss problems with escalating violence in the community. Read what happened. Cairns MAN, 23, DEAD AFTER TWO-CAR CRASH A young man is dead after a two-car crash on Friday. Local League PRIDE STAR SECURES NRL DEAL Barnstorming front-rower Nick Lui-Toso has nothing but fond memories and love for the Northern Pride as he farewells his home of the past two years. Cairns HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR HOME HAS BEEN MARKED FOR BURGLARY Cairns residents have warned of unusual markings at the front of their home moments before being broken into. Here are some of the ways people’s houses are being marked. 2 Cairns BATTLE TO SEND AARON’S BODY HOME FROM AFRICA AFTER SHOCK DEATH A Cairns man whose partner died suddenly while on holiday in Africa has shared details of his heartbreaking three-week battle to bring his body home. 1 VideoQLD News EXPOSED: DISTURBING TIKTOKS OF QLD’S OUT-OF-CONTROL TEEN CAR THIEVES Anonymous TikTok accounts glorifying Queensland’s youth crime crisis have emerged with videos of teen car thieves driving recklessly and posting ‘f--- the police’ taunts. 47 Show more stories -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MY NEWS IS A PREMIUM FEATURE FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Welcome to your customised news feed, where you decide what topics and categories you’d like to see. SubscribeSign In CORONAVIRUS follow QLD Coronavirus News DON’T CALL ME A SHEEP FOR PLAYING IT SAFE – COVID IS STILL KILLING As Queenslanders continue to die from Covid I thank the common sense I was born with to continue to mask up, writes Paul Williams. 102 BREAKINGQLD Coronavirus News COP’S ILLEGAL BORDER ACT FOR DAUGHTER A senior Queensland cop has pleaded guilty to illegally helping his daughter cross the state border at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. QLD Coronavirus News QUEENSLAND DITCHES PUBLIC TRANSPORT MASK MANDATE Queenslanders will be able to ditch their masks when using public transport after midnight tonight. 59 POLICE & COURTS follow Police & Courts DRUNK AND DEFECATING IN THE STREET: HOMELESS PROBLEM ON HOTEL DOORSTEP A CBD hotel manager has had a gutful of cleaning human waste from outside his business off the back of what he says are worsening numbers of drunk and homeless people passed out on city streets. Here’s what he’s crying out for. 19 Business CBD BAR FORCED INTO ACTION AGAINST POPULATION OF DRUNKS, ITINERANTS A popular Cairns bar has joined the outcry over the CBD’s ever-present population of drunks and itinerants after it was forced to amp up security tactics and measures to fight back. How they’re coping. 7 Police & Courts ‘MORE INTENSIVE INTERVENTION’ TO FIGHT CYCLES OF DRUGS, VIOLENCE The key to curbing youth crime will require greater investment in preventive strategies in a bid to break cycles of drug and alcohol use, violence, and disengagement, according to Youth Justice Minister Leanne Linard. Read how she plans to tackle the problem. 21 MY LOCAL REGIONAL follow Cairns ‘SHOCK’ AT LOSS OF KIND, GENUINE FATHER IN FREAK CAPE YORK CRASH Three young girls will now have to grow up without the loving guidance of a committed family man following the death of Muswellbrook’s Jaryd Buckley in a freak motorcycle accident. Tableland 50+ PHOTOS: MAREEBA RODEO 2022 About 15,000 people came from near and far to an action-packed Mareeba Rodeo on July 9. SEE WHO WAS THERE Tableland ‘IT’S RIDICULOUS’: RESIDENTS SLAM TELSTRA OVER WOEFUL MOBILE SERVICE Mareeba residents are outraged with what they say is poor Telstra service with mobile calls dropping out, plenty of spots where there is no mobile signal, and slow internet service. HAVE YOUR SAY IN THE COMMENTS BELOW 14 Business WHY OLD-FASHIONED DRIVE-IN CINEMA IS STILL A BLOCKBUSTER ATTRACTION It opened in 1962 and this Mareeba entertainment venue is growing as word spreads about its family-friendly atmosphere and good old-fashioned fun. 3 QUEENSLAND follow QLD NewsAbout an hour ago OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FOR TRIAL TO END DAYLIGHT SAVING ‘TIME WARP’ A push for a new daylight saving trial is gathering steam, with an influential business group finding its members overwhelmingly support the idea. 01:02 QLD News MAN ARRESTED OVER CORINDA MURDER Police body-worn footage of a man arrested at Riverview following the alleged murder of another man at Corinda. LIVE Property ‘LIKE THE X FACTOR’: $500 BID WINS BRISBANE HOME IN AUCTION BATTLE A final $500 bid was enough to push out other buyers and secure one lucky couple this Brisbane home at auction. Find out more about this result and others in our LIVE BLOG. TULLY SAUCER NESTS: SIGNIFICANCE OF FNQ X-FILES EVENT The discovery of mysterious “saucer nests” catapulted the Far North onto the world stage. CAR THIEVES NEED JUST TWO MINUTES TO GRAB YOUR KEYS A crime expert has shared exactly how long thieves need to break in and find your keys. MAJOR CAIRNS CLUB AT CENTRE OF $400,000 DEFAMATION CLAIM A manager at a well-known sports club has filed a $400,000 claim against a former Westcourt Uber driver. NATIONAL follow Music AUSTRALIA’S SECRET SINGERS REVEALED Daniel Ricciardo and Silvia Colloca are just two of many Aussie celebrities who have managed to keep their musical talents under wraps – until now. National AUSTRALIA POST STOPS INCOMING SEA MAIL Australia Post has suspended incoming sea mail due to a sharp rise in prohibited items. WORLD follow World UKRAINIANS ‘PLANNING APOCALYPTIC ORGY’ IF PUTIN LAUNCHES NUKES In a sign of ‘Ukrainian optimism’, locals are reportedly planning a mass sex party to ring in the end of the world if Russia’s nuclear threats become reality. ExclusiveCrime in Focus ‘A FIREBALL’: FIRST AUSSIE COP ON SCENE OF BALI HORROR Through nothing but fate, Glen McEwen was the first cop on the scene of the Bali bombing – it’s taken him 20 years to finally talk about what he saw. VISUAL STORIES INSIDE CAIRNS FIRE PROJECT KEEPING KIDS OFF THE STREETS CAIRNS: A KEY STRATEGIC PORT FOR AUSTRALIA’S ALLIES CITIZENS FORCED TO STEP UP TO FIGHT CAR CRIME IN CAIRNS BED TAX FOR FAR NORTH TOURISTS IS BACK ON TABLE WHY A LIGHT-RAIL NETWORK FOR CAIRNS IS GAINING STEAM ‘TOXIC BOMB’: TENANTS BATTLING DISTRESSING MOULD INFESTATIONS DARK SIDE OF FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND WATERS OPINION MULLETS, MANES AND MAN BUNS: BEST HAIRCUTS IN AFL CAIRNS RANKED Harry Murtough ‘ASTONISHINGLY OFF KEY’: PETITION RESPONSE IS NO COMFORT FOR FNQ VICTIMS Jennifer Spilsbury FNQ RESORTS ARE BOUNCING BACK: SO WHY NO PROGRESS ON THIS ISLAND GEM? Jennifer Spilsbury 11 WE'RE FOR BRINGING YOU GREAT SAVINGS. Subscribe and save today for award-winning journalism and member benefits.Find Out More T&Cs apply BUSINESS follow National AUSSIE LAW FIRM FILES ACTION AGAINST OPTUS The first lawsuit against Optus has been lodged in a bid to seek compensation of the millions of Aussies who had their personal information stolen in the data breach. 49 Companies SUPERMARKET CHRISTMAS JOBS: SEE WHAT THEY PAY The major supermarkets have started a hiring spree in the lead up to the holiday period, with hundreds of roles advertised across the country. See what you could earn. 22 Business LATE NIGHT BAR TO BRING NEW VIBE TO CBD A Cairns man is on a mission to introduce an exotic bar experience to the region only weeks after the opening of his first store. Find out what he has planned here. 3 REAL ESTATE follow Gold Coast FIRST LOOK INSIDE MICK FANNING’S BEACH HOME The surf champion and his fiancee Breeana have thrown out the welcome mat to their luxury beachfront holiday rental on the Gold Coast. SEE THE PICS QLD NAUGHTY BUT NICE NEW OWNERS FOR QLD’S ‘PLAYBOY MANSION 2.0’ A Queensland estate dubbed ‘Playboy Mansion 2.0’ by its former owner, You Tube prankster turned Only Fans millionaire Jackson O’Doherty, has some naughty but nice new owners. QLD CYBER SECURITY EXPERT LISTS QLD ESTATE COMPLETE WITH HI-TECH INCLUSIONS A cyber security expert who has worked with some of the world’s biggest software firms has listed his stunning waterfront mansion in Queensland. The Block SCOTT CAM BRUTALLY CUTS ONE TEAM OFF The results of the Block audit are in and Scott Cam sends one team’s builders home and cuts off their credit cards due to spiralling debt. ENTERTAINMENT follow Entertainment INVENTING ANNA SCAMMER HEADS TO MANHATTAN The woman at the centre of popular Netflix series Inventing Anna has been freed from prison, heading straight to her old stomping ground on release. Entertainment ‘UTTERLY MISERABLE’: HARRY’S GAMBLE BACKFIRED Despite a glamorous new life in California, there are new claims that Prince Harry is not just unhappy but “utterly miserable”. Entertainment MOMENT PRINCE HARRY’S PERSONA ‘DIED’ A new book penned by a royal expert claims Prince Harry’s party boy streak was instantly dampened when he met Meghan Markle. Lifestyle IRISH DANCING WORLD ROCKED BY SCANDAL The Irish Dancing community has been rocked by accusations of sexual misconduct and competition “fixing” among schools and teachers. SPORT follow Sport PINDER ON INJURY SCARE IN TAIPANS’ THRILLING SEASON OPENER Keanu Pinder is preparing for a big double header for the Taipans after a serious cork sent an injury scare through the Cairns camp. Horse Racing MAJOR NEW BOOKIE TO OFFER $101 ON ALL MELBOURNE CUP RUNNERS The much-anticipated branding and launch date for Australia’s new major bookmaker, Betr, can be revealed for the first time. Local League THE MAKING OF ARTHUR: ‘YOU COULD TELL HE WAS AT ANOTHER LEVEL’ As Brad Arthur prepares to coach the Eels in the NRL Grand Final, a Brothers stalwart has opened up about one of the most successful coaches in Cairns Brothers’ history. Local League QRL’S MASSIVE CALL ON CDRL REFS FOR 2023 A massive decision has been made by the QRL about referees in the Far North in 2023 after a tribunal hearing, which included two breaches from this season. 2 Sport RESULTS: QLD’S BEST GRASSROOTS RUGBY LEAGUE FORWARD CROWNED Queensland’s best first grade rugby league forward has been crowned from a list of more than 100 nominees. FULL RESULTS Basketball SIMMONS’ BOOMERS FUTURE, KYRGIOS CAUSES NBL STIR It’s been a big week in hoops. Here’s the latest on Ben Simmons’ Boomers future, Nick Kyrgios’ surprise NBL defection and the NBL star gaining traction from NBA scouts. Taipans THE MOMENT WHICH PROVES MCCALL IS THE TAIPANS LEADER Character and work ethic were among the key attributes when Taipans coach Adam Forde assembled his roster for NBL23, and he didn’t have to look too far to find this squad’s leader. Local sport HOW CAIRNS HOCKEY GUN OVERCAME SERIOUS INJURY TO MAKE AUSTRALIAN U21S DREAM A REALITY Cairns hockey star Jayden Atkinson has opened up on the tough mental challenge of overcoming a serious knee injury ahead of the biggest month of his playing career. Rugby League Live Stream REPLAYS: COMEBACK KINGS SEAL CDRL GRAND FINAL DOUBLE It’s the final 15 minutes that will be remembered for years after one Cairns club broke a decade-long premiership drought. WATCH the replay of every CDRL grand final. Northern Territory ROUND 2 LIVE: NTFL ACTION STREAMING EXCLUSIVELY RIGHT HERE The NT News is the home of all the NTFL action once again streaming both the men’s and women’s footy competitions. Find out how to watch the 2022-23 season live and exclusive here. Local Aussie Rules END OF AN ERA: COOPER DYNASTY OVER AT THE CROCS The man who masterminded Port Douglas Crocs’ rise to one of most successful Aussie rules football clubs in the country has stepped down. Local League ROOSTERS TRIO SHINE TO END CDRL U18S PREMIERSHIP DROUGHT A humble Atherton hooker Tait Coghlan could only smile as he celebrated the Roosters’ U18s premiership with an extra medal around his neck. FULL GRAND FINAL COVERAGE >> Cairns MEGA GALLERY: ALL THE ACTION FROM THE CDRL GRAND FINAL MATCHES Footy fans turned up at Barlow Park to cheer on their teams in the CDRL grand finals on Saturday. See who was amongst the action on the field and the winning teams. PHOTOS follow PHOTO GALLERY: BEER ENTHUSIASTS AT HEMINGWAYS’ OKTOBERFEST 2022 Cairns GALLERY: OUT AND ABOUT AT THE GORDONVALE CUP One of Far North’s biggest social events was the perfect excuse to put on your best dress, shirt and hat and mingle for the running of the Gordonvale Cup. Did we snap you? Cairns IN PICTURES: SAVANNAH IN THE ROUND MUSIC FESTIVAL Some big names in Australian country music and a star international act brought music fans from the country and the city together for the 2022 Savannah in the Round at Mareeba. See who was there. MOTORING follow ‘SELFISH’ AUSSIE PARKING ACT THAT HAS TO STOP Luxury NEW ELECTRIC CAR’S ODD FEATURE Electric cars are at the cutting edge of modern motoring, but this battery powered luxury SUV has something for fans of old school cars. Motoring News NEW SPECIAL UTE CONFIRMED FOR OZ Australians buy a huge number of dual-cab utes for both work and play. Now there’s a stylish and value-packed new option available. LIFESTYLE follow ‘SOPHISTICATED RISQUE’: WHAT ADULTS CAN EXPECT INSIDE THE BIG TOP News ABORIGINAL HEALTH SERVICE TARGETED IN VICIOUS CYBER ATTACK A cyber attack on an Indigenous health organisation has taken its IT systems offline and caused other organisations to sever electronic links with it. Find out more here. 1 Lifestyle HIP, PRELOVED AND VINTAGE FASHION MARKET MAKES COMEBACK IN CAIRNS A trendy market will return to Cairns this weekend for fashionistas to earn a buck and thrifty shoppers to score a wardrobe refreshing bargain. Find out where and when. TRAVEL follow ‘PIG IN LIPSTICK’: MOTORIST SAFETY QUESTIONED AFTER MAJOR ROAD UPGRADES Travel HOLIDAY MODE: WHAT’S BEHIND CAIRNS AIRPORT’S SURGING NUMBERS The Cairns Airport just experienced its busiest week since 2019, but officials are expecting it to be even busier in the coming days. Find out how it will affect you here. 2 Cairns CAIRNS AIRPORT PROGRAM MARKS MASSIVE MILESTONE Their cheery and helpful attitude has been appreciated by millions of visitors to Cairns Airport now these ambassadors in blue are marking an important milestone. HOROSCOPES What's in store for you today? 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