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5th October 2022

PM Edition

‘Horror story’: Chronically ill man’s struggle to get medical marijuana

A Cairns man prescribed with medical marijuana after he was diagnosed with chronic pain is fed up with the lack of access and having to resort to buying drugs off the street.

MORTGAGE RED ZONES: The Qld suburbs under extreme financial stress

New research has revealed the Queensland postcodes where homeowners are “mortgage stressed”, with a whole host of suburbs tipped to fall into “red zones” by Christmas.

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

Eclectic new Cairns CBD travel store embraces art, games, music

There is more to a new Cairns travel business than what meets the eye with artificial reality and art adding a “dynamic” flair to traditional tourist experiences. See what they’re ...

D**k pics, masturbation, rape threats, 1600 complaints: Appalling police culture laid bare

The state’s top cop has taken the stand at the inquiry into Queensland police responses to domestic violence, as it hears more damning evidence.

Hidden victims of Australia’s interest rate rise

As homeowners face another rate hike, finance experts reveal the Aussies who are having their loan applications rejected immediately.

Premier’s bombshell proposal to curb youth crime in Cairns

Cairns could be the location of “more permanent infrastructure” to deal with youth crime offenders. Read what the premier is considering.

1000 workers needed: WFH with big salary

An Aussie software company has announced a huge recruitment drive with a “work from anywhere” policy and expected six-figure salaries.

Rate hikes slash borrowing power, but FNQ homeowners better off than some

Repeated interest rate rises have slashed prospective homebuyers’ borrowing power by 21%, but one expert says the unique nature of FNQ’s property market means it will fare differen...

Attorney-General responds to Torres Strait human rights decision

The United Nations found the Australian government violated Torres Strait human rights, but a local MP says the UN has been “grossly misinformed”. Here’s what will happen next.