LiSTNR Tablelands Local News

Teenage boy accused of school stabbing released on bail

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:06:39 +0000

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Driver dies in hospital after Tablelands crash

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:37:48 +0000

Plus - Cowboys coach Todd Payten blames "stupid" errors for their 36-16 loss to the Dolphins

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Bus driver caught scrolling while carrying passengers

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:12:06 +0000

(Video obtained by Seven news)

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Cairns teen accused of school stabbing remanded in custody

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:12:40 +0000

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Woman allegedly assaulted at FNQ rest stop "made it up"

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:10:51 +0000

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Teenagers guilty of Cairns rape set to receive "hefty sentences"

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:11:10 +0000

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Teenage boy stabbed at Trinity Bay State High

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:10:18 +0000

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Woman allegedly assaulted at Far North rest stop

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:12:41 +0000

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Qld Origin hopes squashed; Rents soar in regional Qld; Teen accused of school massacre denied bail

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:59:47 +0000

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Accused people smuggler faces Cairns court

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:00:01 +0000

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Cairns e-scooter injuries spark crackdown

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:09:30 +0000

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Regional power prices drop.. as fuel tax cut scaled back

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:47:46 +0000

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Tough new e-mobility laws take effect in QLD

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:41:24 +0000

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QRC abolishes seat of Hill in destribution

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:08:37 +0000

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Cairns junior Jeremiah Nanai to star in Maroons squad for Origin Game III

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:17:32 +0000

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Tablelands mayor resigns over health issues

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:19:46 +0000

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CQ University gets green light for Cairns campus

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:49:37 +0000

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State government funds new airport bus in Cairns

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:14:36 +0000

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$40m Double Island revamp set to begin

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:08:33 +0000

Plus: The state budget will be handed down at 2pm today.

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12yo killed after stolen car crash in Cairns

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:52:25 +0000

(Photo credit - Rosanne Maloney ABC)

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Man critical after serious crash in Barron

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:08:13 +0000

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Cairns ratepayers face 3.95 per cent rise under new budget

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:07:06 +0000

Cairns CBD parking is also increasing to $2.40 an hour.

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Fatal traffic crash shuts Kennedy Highway

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:48:59 +0000

Photo: Cairns Local News

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Far North MP joins calls for a shark cull

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:20:42 +0000

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Thompson and Slater claim victory at Ironman Cairns

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:09:04 +0000

Nick Thompson crossed the line at 7.49.. while Penny Slater finished at 8.59.

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Record competitor numbers for Ironman Cairns

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:20:04 +0000

Plus - more than 500 offenders have now been nabbed in the Far North as part of Operation Forge

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Cairns at risk of losing workers as Olympic projects ramp up

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:12:42 +0000

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Police search for missing hiker in Tablelands

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:13:54 +0000

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Cowboys set to make Cairns their second home

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:15:44 +0000

Plus: Media outlets have lost a bid to name a man involved in an extortion case linked to a prominent Queensland figure.

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Cairns mayor raises concerns over youth justice school site

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:04:22 +0000

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Appeal date set for Rajwinder Singh

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:07:01 +0000

The former Innisfail nurse was sentenced to life for murdering Toyah Cordingley (pictured).

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$20m overhaul to Queensland's child safety system

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:34:35 +0000

Plus: Cairns Chamber of Commerce is calling on the state government to explain its decision to place a youth justice school in the CBD.

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Medical group raises concerns over e-mobility laws

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:58:32 +0000

AMA Queensland says the government's backflip on underage riders is dangerous.

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Freshwater raintree cut down amid protests

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:21:39 +0000

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Cairns locals to rally for abortion rights

Sun, 31 May 2026 20:01:51 +0000

Plus: Predictions of a drier than average winter this year for large parts of Queensland.

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Cairns police call for calm after stolen car rampage

Thu, 28 May 2026 19:53:06 +0000

Plus - Cowboys prop Tom Mikaele has put his hand up for Origin selection

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Cairns author and historian found deceased at Gillies Range

Wed, 27 May 2026 20:16:56 +0000

71yo Timothy Bottoms went missing on Tuesday.

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Man dies in head-on crash near Martyville

Tue, 26 May 2026 19:51:11 +0000

Plus: The Cowboys have secured a double signing from the Sharks.

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Far North politicians launch petition for stronger bail laws

Mon, 25 May 2026 19:52:16 +0000

Plus: The Cowboys has signed a new partnership with FNQRL.. worth around six figures.

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Mount Sheridan man dies after shark attack in FNQ

Sun, 24 May 2026 20:08:47 +0000

Plus: A stellar win for the Cowboys...

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Trinity Beach woman dies after getting hit by police car

Thu, 21 May 2026 20:10:02 +0000

Plus: QLD Olympics Minister Tim Mander has stepped aside from cabinet while under investigation over alleged breaches of federal electoral laws.

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Woman critical after getting hit by police car in Cairns

Wed, 20 May 2026 23:33:35 +0000

Plus: We're being urged to ditch the cars and hit the foothpath tomorrow for Walk Safely to School Day.

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Cairns secures new POLAIR helicopter

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:03:19 +0000

The chopper will help officers track down offenders, and locate missing people.

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Trial hears farm worker paid to amputate man’s leg before death

Tue, 19 May 2026 20:01:09 +0000

Kalman Tal (pictured) passed away due to the injury in 2022.

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Farm worker pleads guilty to manslaughter in FNQ

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:57:03 +0000

John Yalu has pleaded not guilty to murder, but guilty to manslaughter over the 2022 death of Kalman Tal (pictured).

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Cairns travel agency raided for illegal tobacco

Sun, 17 May 2026 19:54:58 +0000

Plus: It looks like Tully local and Cowboys star Jake Clifford has missed out on an origin debut...

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Another tragic bus crash in north Queensland.

Thu, 14 May 2026 20:43:41 +0000

One killed and several injured in the rollover on the Bruce Highway.

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Minister love affair referred to corruption watchdog

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:02:58 +0000

Plus: Jake Clifford is hoping for a Maroons call-up after teammate Tom Dearden was injured in last week's clash against the Eels.

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QLD Treasurer claims we've missed out in Federal Budget

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:58:55 +0000

Plus: Jake Clifford will don the number seven jersey this weekend against the Roosters.

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$26b budget boost for QLD roads

Mon, 11 May 2026 19:50:36 +0000

Plus: Tully local and Cowboys playmaker Jake Clifford is reportedly in the mix for a Maroons call up.

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