CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) A massive brawl erupted on an unassuming suburban street in Far North Queensland with as many as 50 people involved The altercation unfolded at about 4.20pm on Saturday on McEwen Street in Mooroobool Queensland Police confirmed an incident had taken place Several members of the altercation are understood to have been armed with knives and sticks It's not the first time the suburb has made headlines for violent behaviour A wild street brawl took place in Dunbar Street on the afternoon of July 22, 2023, which saw 30 men, women and children pelt rocks at each other.  Many were also carrying hammers and machetes Long-term resident Peter Walker said at the time he had watched the alarming events unfold from his home 'One bloke had a knife and the bloke had a hammer and one had a long pole,' he said 'Police arrived and they blocked off the street and people backed up and went the other way 'There were kids and women and dogs and they were pelting rocks plus this bloke with a knife and hammers.' a brawl involving up to 30 people resulted in the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in Manoora A second 17-year-old Mooroobool boy also went to Cairns Hospital after sustaining bottle stab wounds to the shoulder and kidney area According to Red Suburbs, which keeps track of crime rates in each local government area in Australia, Cairns was ranked 84 out of 100 for its crime rate. 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Massive brawl involving 50 people armed with knives and sticks unfoldsCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} turned it into a couples’ counselling retreat A QUIRKY mansion with superlative views that was once the family home of renowned Far North developer Percy Koppen is on the market with a $4m asking price The property on a vast 2,517sq m block was snapped up for $1.2m in 2018 by Hong Thi Thu Phan and her husband John Lang who turned it into an intensive couples counselling retreat Ms Phan said the couple had spent a considerable amount renovating and extending the property Mooroobool is east-facing on a 2517sq m block with about 1,100sq m of living space “It’s like a mini-hotel and it could operate as a high-end Airbnb,” she said The couple was prompted to sell the residence with border restrictions impacting business at Fairview Retreat “To be honest the time is right with the market the way it is now and we had been planning to retire and decided to make it an earlier date five living areas and five outdoor living areas and was refurbished and extended in 2020 “The business was not going so well with Covid “We are selling fully furnished – just bring your suitcase,” she said The couple is marketing the property without an agent and they are confident they’ll achieve their $4m goal “Looking at the market across the whole Far North region we are confident – we have nothing concrete yet but interest from down south,” Ms Phan said has eye-catching features including fountains “Mr Koppen chose this spot for his family home named streets in the area after family members “It was used as the set for the Australian TV show The Straits about a drug lord in Far North Queensland.” She said the property’s signature parquetry floors had been completely redone five bathroom mansion has a brand new games room with about 100sq m added to the original home A wide double driveway with a fountain feature leads to Silky Oak timber doors opening to a grand curved staircase and spectacular modern chandelier It has everything one would expect in a mansion including a granny flat suitable for use as nanny quarters five separate outdoor entertainment spaces a designer kitchen and temperature controlled wine cellar The house itself spans about 1100sq m and is surrounded by landscaped gardens overlooking the city and Coral Sea third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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LONG TIME Cairns locals vividly remember the flurry of action around a Cairns Post prize home in 1993 with the newspaper rapidly selling out each day as readers avidly collected coupons – and now the chic property is set to go under the hammer The home at 39 Summer Hill Drive in Mooroobool is brimming with joyful memories for owners Keith and Margaret Bramham and they are reluctant to leave to embark on the next stage of their lives Keith and Margaret Bramham are selling their Summer Hill Drive home The home was originally a prize offered in a Cairns Post competition in 1993 Far North trade routes given lifeline Who can access new holiday vouchers Car in flames on Far North highway The couple has three sons and eight grandchildren aged from six to 18 who have spent countless hours in the pool or at fun family dinners on the veranda there’s not too many right angles in this house,” Mr Bramham said “I remember people collecting coupons left people were pinching newspapers to get the tokens,” he said This four bedroom home at 39 Summer Hill Drive in Mooroobool is being marketed by Udo Jattke of RE/MAX Mrs Bramham said she recalled collecting coupons – which were essentially like monopoly money – with her teacher colleagues ‘We’ve had so many family dinners out on the veranda comfortable house to live in and I love the fabulous view City View Estate was barely developed and the aim was to create a sophisticated home in the emerging enclave RE/MAX agent Udo Jattke was then at the helm of building giant Glenwood which built the architect-designed four-bedroom home on an elevated 702sq m block “It has only been done once and it was bigger than Ben Hur,” Mr Jattke said of the competition “I think it was the biggest promotion the Cairns Post had ever done they came up with the concept of a giveaway house and I was involved from the planning stage “We had thousands of people come through when it was opened as a show home,” he said of the house built in 1993 “There were 6,000 people at Cairns showground for the finish of it Remax real estate agent Udo Jattke is auctioning the home on Saturday His former company Glenwood originally built the home in 1993 Mr Jattke said he was stunned at how the house had stood the test of time from a style point I was gobsmacked about what we did at that time,” he said and it really set the precedent for the area.” He said people preciously guarded their copy of the Cairns Post “Someone wrote in to the paper to complain about cutting down all the trees for the paper,” Mr Jattke said with a laugh it went to auction with pretend money and now it will be auctioned with real money.” The property will go under the hammer at 11.30am today MOOROOBOOL is one of those rare Cairns suburbs in which property needs can be met for struggling young couples While often given a bad rap under the “notorious M suburbs” tag the area is one of diversity and strong community bonds Retirees Sharon and Peter Everist have spent almost 30 happy years living in a neat single-storey home on Ixora Ct quiet area where we are,” Mrs Everist said town and has a beautiful vista – you can see the mountains around us.” She said it was unfair for Mooroobool to still carry a reputation as a crime hotspot “Everyone gets boofheads in their neighbourhood but by and large everyone around here has been kind and respectful over the past 30 years,” Mrs Everist said little kids still play in the neighbourhood with their parents watching “Hopefully we stay here until we pop our clog.” While replete with affordable houses and units Mooroobool is also home to a host of million-dollar-plus manors particularly in the high-profile City View estate The average selling price for houses in the suburb was $360,000 as of December Rental yields are high in the region for both houses and units at 5.3 per cent and 7.2 per cent respectively Virginia Byers of Quaid Real Estate said Mooroobool was a “good entry-level suburb” close to public and private schools and Kangaroos Football Club,” she said “There are lots of units and nice gated complexes Karl Latham of Elite Real Estate Services told the Cairns Post earlier this month that Mooroobool was the “sleeping giant” of the city’s property market the suburb is named after the nearby Mooroobool Peak Mooroobool is an aboriginal word for “meeting of the waters” Offers are sought for this newly-listed property at 32 Lavender Street The tired adage ‘don’t buy in the M suburbs in Cairns’ is being smashed as buyers recognise value for money and seek to be closer to Cairns City according to Vanessa Robinson of Belle Property Offers are sought for this four bedroom property at 32 Lavender Street It is being marketed by Vanessa Robinson of Belle Property and she said interest in the newly-listed property was strong all three suburbs have some lovely streets and houses and people avoiding them due to the suburb name is a real shame,” Ms Robinson said The median for a house at Mooroobool is $500,000 with 95 sold over the past 12 months to February 2023 Mooroobool is less than 10 minutes drive to Cairns City The median price has risen only 4.2 per cent over 12 months but a whopping 36.2 per cent in three years Indicative gross rental yield is 4.99 per cent Mooroobool has an adjoining parents retreat or granny flat with an ensuite and kitchenette Ultimate ‘renovator’s delight’ on northern beaches Epitome of luxury at $5.25m villa Ultimate shed on offer at Redlynch acreage property Mooroobool is on a 932sq m battleaxe block set back from the street The median price for a house at Manunda is $445,000 and indicative gross rental yield is a highly attractive 5.59 per cent Manoora is the most affordable of the trio with a median house price of $407,000 Indicative gross rental yield is 5.62 per cent Mooroobool was listed on February 28 and has attracted strong interest the median price of a house in the Cairns local government area is $557,056 Mooroobool has some up-market streets and Ms Robinson said she sold a property at the top of City View for more than $1.6m and it was recently valued at more than $2m “So these suburbs are showing real growth – I sold two homes on Summerhill Dr and the buyer pool was almost all local This three bedroom home at 53-57 Hoare Street Manunda has an updated kitchen and bathroom She is marketing a property at 32 Lavender St and said the phones rang hot in the first 24 hours after it was launched we have several buyers wanting to see it and one coming in from Brisbane,” she said Offers in the mid to high $400,000s are sought for this three bedroom home at 53-57 Hoare Street It is being marketed by Andrew Thornton of Champions In Real Estate “These suburbs offer great value and often larger blocks so basically more bang for buck,” Ms Robinson said “When selling 41 Sunflower St last year I noticed a lot of foot traffic on a Saturday “In the old parts of Manoora you will find some beautiful old Queenslanders as you also do in Manunda – I sold a superb Queenslander last year at 90 Little St it was the highest price achieved in the street ever,” Ms Robinson said This three bedroom home at 64 Reservoir Road “Manoora borders Cairns North and Parramatta Park Andrew Thornton of Champions In Real Estate has a three bedroom home at 53-57 Hoare Street on the market with a mid-$400,00s price range Offers from $450,000 are sought for this three bedroom home at 64 Reservoir Road “Manunda is often overlooked because buyers get told they shouldn’t buy in an ‘M’ suburb,” he said “I was born in Cairns and I have heard that saying since I was little “Manunda is about a five-minute drive to the city and Esplanade close to DFO and great schools,” Mr Thornton said “Buyers are seeing amazing value with larger block sizes it gives you an opportunity to add value with sheds Lisa Hunt of Hunt Realty has a three bedroom home on a 572sq m block at 64 Reservoir Road Manoora on the market with offers from $450,000 sought “The stigma surrounding the ‘M’ suburbs in Cairns has been rapidly changing for many years now,” Ms Hunt said features corrugated iron cladding over two levels “I have observed a significant shift in perceptions about Manoora over the past few years.” She said Manoora had undergone a transformation with the redevelopment of older properties and improved infrastructure “Property values in Manoora are still relatively affordable compared to other parts of Cairns “For investors looking to obtain a property still in the early stages of growth Terrified residents of west Cairns street are fighting to reclaim their neighbourhood following a wild street brawl involving 30 people pelting rocks while armed with a machete and hammer Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) CAPTIVATING views are the standout feature of this charming Mooroobool family home The 800sq m property delivered countless fond memories for its late owner Victoria Clyde said the home had an “exceptional outlook over the city” and we would eat on the veranda and just relax as a family,” he said “You can look across to the sea and the city Mrs Clyde moved to Cairns and bought the Koppen Terrace property in 2000 She spent many enjoyable years in the home and as the kids got older they could move downstairs,” Mr Wild said the lower of which being a self-contained wing with a kitchen and bathroom notable features include an attractive pool and outdoor entertaining area “I recently found her plans to do up the house You’ve got the ability to look over Cairns but still be close to the city.” Mrs Clyde spent most of her final years living at their property in Colorado But she kept the Mooroobool home and sometimes returned several times a year for extended “holidays” “She did love Cairns and very much enjoyed the fishing,” her brother said The average price of a Mooroobool house is $360,000 according to the latest figures from CoreLogic But some of the suburb’s top-tier homes have sold for in excess of $1 million Selling agent Sue Clyde-Smith of Elite Real Estate Services said Koppen Terrace was a “brilliant location” “The structural integrity of this property is also very good and I think it lends itself to a Hamptons-style refreshing “It certainly has great character about it Mrs Clyde-Smith said it would also be very suitable as an Airbnb host the property is open for inspection by appointment this weekend Police are investigating a suspicious death after they were called to a Mooroobool address where they located the body of a 76-year-old man An impressive Mooroobool home that was a “nightmare” to construct has won builders Ash Moseley Homes top honours at local industry awards THE cheapest property on the market in Cairns is close to the city and begging for a knock down rebuild with potential for a duplex development This five bedroom property on a 737sq m block at 15 Kingsford St may be the cheapest house in Cairns priced at $259,000 The five bedroom property is on a 737sq m block at 15 Kingsford St What $3000 a night will get you in Port Douglas Fierce bidding for home at prestige Cairns address Treehouse for rent at $1900 a week Land at The Enclave development at Jacamunda Circuit at nearby Earlville is selling for around $250,000 for a 686sq m block The house needs a serious makeover but it has five bedrooms The property is fenced and there is ample usable land at the front RE/MAX Cairns agent Natasha Whalley-Thompson said there was potential for a dual occupancy on the site rebuild can be more cost effective than renovating and can get a buyer into a desired location – the median price of a house at Mooroobool with 97 sold over 12 months to November 2022 is $510,000 – a 12.8 per cent rise was recorded over three months The next cheapest house is a three bedroom home at 17 Alabama St Then there is a two bedroom house at 10 Bell lane the Cairns property market is growing with a 9.87 per cent median rise over 12 months to October 2022 The median price of a house in Cairns is $561,053 and the median price of a unit is $334,854 have opened a new coffee shop in a Cairns suburb to bring a “new spark” to the community New speed limits will come into effect in two suburban Cairns streets from Wednesday following requests from members of the public and traffic reviews A Cairns court has been told why a Mooroobool man built an elaborate drug bunker under his home as he learned his punishment over the bizarre crime A 16-year-old Mooroobool girl allegedly drove a stolen car into a police vehicle last week in the middle of Cairns Four teenagers have been charged over the group robbery of a Mooroobool bottle shop Extension plans for an exclusive gated community in Cairns have been pushed back as owners rustle up capital FURIOUS residents living near a planned development in Mooroobool are considering a legal challenge Don't miss out on the headlines from Business Followed categories will be added to My News FURIOUS residents living near a planned development in Mooroobool are considering legal action to quash the project About 50 residents gathered at the Callum St site on Saturday in an emotional and at times fiery meeting with Cairns Regional councillors Richie Bates The council’s Planning and Economic committee approved the 77-unit housing project on August 12 despite 62 public submissions and a petition with 54 signatures against the project Fairview Farming Co is ­behind the development which would include buildings either two or three ­storeys high The 2.65ha site is vacant but earthworks were carried out 23 years ago by the current owner to create building pads for an intended subdivision of 19 residential lots Retired developer Ann Daquino has lived on nearby Koppen Tce for 16 years and said the development’s unit density was too great “I think council wants to be seen to have development in Cairns to show that it’s progressive,” Ms Daquino said “But that can’t be at the expense of sensible development “I don’t think this development marries well at all with its surroundings.” Callum St resident Bob Mulley said the area should remain zoned for only housing and questioned the council’s motives “The only conclusion is the higher revenue earned from units as opposed to housing,” he said “Please come clean and answer these questions for concerned residents.” Cr Bates said he fully supported the residents’ right to appeal the approval but the conditions applied to the site would prevent any inappropriate development “I personally don’t believe the developer can meet the rigorous conditions to proceed with construction however these conditions must set the necessary standard for geotechnical drainage and vegetation compliance,” he said The developer did not return The Cairns Post’s phone calls yesterday Home loans with longer interest-only periods are appearing in Australia as housing costs climb Investors made jaw-dropping gains in big tech and Bitcoin in the past decade Real opportunities lie in areas no one is talking about yet Furious Mooroobool residents who live around a park where a young boy died said the community had been abandoned by service providers in the lead-up to the incident UPDATE: Power has been cut to about 47 residents in Mooroobool after a crash this morning UP to 90 Mooroobool teens are on the road to success after obtaining their learner drivers’ licences as part of My Pathway sessions communication and trust are just a few of the ingredients to a successful relationship Read his advice and rules for a happy marriage TWO respected indigenous advocates are calling on the State Government to back a plan for a community hub in a bid to tackle ongoing issues in Cairns’ western suburbs SPECIAL REPORT: Cairns police have revealed the biggest barrier to them solving a gruesome 20-year murder DETECTIVES may consider digging up the backyard of a Cairns house where a woman accused of killing her newborn son used to live as they hunt for new clues in the 20-year-old case HOLIDAY boredom has been kicked out of the park in Mooroobool at a NAIDOC week multi-sport day Don't miss out on the headlines from Health HOLIDAY boredom has been kicked out of the park in Mooroobool at a NAIDOC Week multi-sport day Hundreds of kids and their parents filled Shang Park yesterday with a long list of sporting organisations there to promote a healthy lifestyle message Organiser and Mooroobool Hub social worker Nyamie Cedric said sport was a way for kids particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds “Sport can be useful in this community in any avenue – the kids out there are adapting to new sport “Looking at the community 10 years ago and how it’s expanded since then .. it’s improving out there in the Cairns West area.” Mooroobool mother-of-two Andrea Mills said she moved to the suburb 10 years ago and now wouldn’t want to live anywhere else “Every place you go to has its bad parts .. I find Mooroobool a wonderful community and we want to stay here.” Stakeholders have issued an urgent plea to Leichhardt candidates to commit to funding a Cairns cancer centre ahead of the federal election on Saturday Queensland researchers have discovered a worrying link between endometriosis and a woman going into menopause in her late 30s or early 40s Anyone taking a walk down this Mooroobool street could not help but notice a huge fig tree face with an afro that easily rivals the ’do of the great Jimi Hendrix ANYONE taking a walk down Lime St in Mooroobool could not help but notice a huge fig tree face with an afro that easily rivals the do of the great Jimi Hendrix The man behind the top topiary tree carving is mining industry worker Mark McCrohan who told the Cairns Post the tree was planted by the former owner of the house in memory of his late sister “And one day I got the clippers out and hacked into it and created the face,” he said Mr McCrohan said originally the face only was carved on one side of the tree facing the street to brighten the day of his neighbour as they backed out of the driveway The creator of the face said the hair was a bit out of control at the moment as he had been instructed by the missus to not prune it on account of a bird taking up residence in the sculpture’s flowing locks Mr McCrohan said since photos of the tree appeared on Facebook he had been sent photos of young guys with afros standing next to the tree “I have always wanted to have the afro sort of look but it’s way out of control now,” he said The tree has become the talk of Mooroobool and attracts many visitors to the corner of Lime Street and Carnation Drive “We get a lot of people stopping and looking and one day a lady put a letter in the mouth “It’s just something a bit different otherwise it’s just a boring old tree.” Labor’s Matt Smith is all but certain to claim victory in seat of Leichhardt with the former Cairns Taipans basketball playerset to defy the bookies Residents across the Far North will cast their votes to decide who will represent the seats of Kennedy in the 2025 Federal election GROWING up on the mean streets of Mooroobool was “tough” at times but Gold Coast Titans centre Nene Macdonald wouldn’t change his childhood for the world Don't miss out on the headlines from Education GROWING up on the mean streets of Mooroobool was “tough” at times but Gold Coast Titans centre Nene Macdonald wouldn’t change his childhood for the world “All the mates I made – we did everything together,” Macdonald said during an NRL skills workshop for about 50 kids at the Mooroobool Community Hub yesterday “It was a close community growing up and you always had someone to play with in the afternoons.” Macdonald arrived in Cairns from his native Papua New Guinea at four and lived at Mooroobool until he was 11 Playing footy in the park was a big part of his life back then and looking around at the young footy players who came to the workshop yesterday Macdonald said he was certain there would be a few who would follow in his footsteps to become NRL stars “A lot of talented people come from Cairns They just need to be put in the right direction,” he said Mooroobool Community Hub co-ordinator Nyamie Cedric said many kids from the suburb faced challenges that led to lower rates of school attendance and higher rates of petty crime than other areas Some Catholic schools are demanding to know the fine details of cash-strapped Aussie families Cooped-up Aussie kids aren’t coping with lockdowns Experts explain how parents can find ways to cope at home THE stigma surrounding Cairns’ city fringe “M suburbs” is far-reaching – but does the notoriety stem from fact or fiction A violent criminal has been jailed for four years over the brutal bashing of an Uber Eats worker who was left with horrific injuries and trauma after the attack Jivanta Justin Banu, 21, led a 'predatory and cowardly' attack on the delivery worker after repeatedly punching the man in Mooroobool near Cairns, Queensland.   Banu, who was on parole for other violent offences, stopped the victim on his bicycle and attacked him after he refused to hand over any cash.  The victim attempted to flee on his bike but Banu continued to pursue the man who called out for help from two other men.  But unbeknownst to him the pair were with Banu, and all three punched and kicked him again.  Banu stole the victim's watch before leaving him with a broken nose, deep cuts on his face and black eyes.    Judge Leanne Clare described the bashing as 'brutal' in the Cairns District Court on Tuesday.  'You were the initiator, you were the one who stopped him. You delivered the first blows,' Judge Clare said.    'He bears a reminder on his face of what you did to him. He's traumatised and is afraid,' Judge Clare said.   The victim was unable to eat and had limited mobility following the attack, the Cairns District Court heard.      The next morning, Banu also stole keys to a car after breaking into a home.  Banu was sentenced to four years in jail and pleaded guilty to robbery in company using personal violence, stealing, unlawful use of a car, and entering premises to commit an indictable act.  He will be available for parole on July 26 this year and has already served 308 days pre-sentence custody.   Uber Eats delivery worker brutally bashed by gang in Mooroobool QLDCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} “Amazing friend” helps Cairns family make a little girl’s dream come true Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle EVERY little girl dreams of being a mermaid That magical wish was granted for Mooroobool’s Sophie Crumpton A seven-year-old girl fascinated by mermaids became one yesterday as she swam with Los Angeles professional mermaid Linden Wolbert Ms Wolbert and Sophie’s sister Millie put on their mermaid tails and swam in a roof top pool at the Cairns International Sophie’s mother Jeanette Crumpton said it had all been organised by her amazing friend “I know one of the things my daughter loves most in the world is mermaids,” she said “It’s just absolutely made her day and her year.” Five years ago Sophie was diagnosed with having a brain tumour Since then she’s had numerous operations and hospital visits “She’s such a resilient and happy child,” Mrs Crumpton said Sophie loved the water and Mrs Crumpton said that wearing a mermaid tail actually improved her ability to kick “Part of Linden’s job as a professional mermaid is making little girls’ wishes come true,” Mrs Crumpton said Ms Wolbert is in Cairns for the wedding of a friend who is also a friend of the Crumpton family Ms Carrette organised the surprise for Sophie.“My two big passions in the world are education about the oceans and making children smile,” Ms Wolbert said.“Making children smile is probably the most fulfilling gratifying and love-felt thing I’ve ever done especially when it’s a child who has been through a lot “I am delighted to have met Sophie and her family and to … help others see the importance of magic for children who really go through a lot and don’t deserve it Children are so resilient and have such a sweet innocence that when magic is at play it’s unparalleled and the magic is contagious.” After suffering two heat strokes in one day railway worker Steve Wesche thought it was time to stop swinging the hammer and instead get behind the till A Cairns clergyman who met the late Pope Francis on two occasions has remembered the religious figure as a beacon of warmth and hope SEVERAL people were being questioned last night and charges are expected to be laid after a street brawl in suburban Mooroobool Don't miss out on the headlines from Cairns Police were called to Bucas Cl just after 5.30pm yesterday following reports of up to 60 people being involved in a melee GENDER PAY GAP IS WORSENING TWITTER VOWS TO DELETE THE TROLLS NEW EBOLA DEATH AS OBAMA STEPS IN MH17- FIRST AUSTRALIAN BODIES IDENTIFIED HOSPITAL MAKES G20 PREPARATIONS DOCS WANT FLUORIDE BACK IPHONE 6- THE BIGGEST RUMOUR YET NATIVE TITLE WIN FOR THAYPAN PEOPLE APP REUNITES DOGS WITH OWNERS GET A TASTE OF CAIRNS FESTIVAL TOUCAN PLAY THIS GAME District duty officer Acting Sen-Sgt Sean Wade said only about six people were involved in the disturbance although a large number of residents watched on He said officers were not required to use any force to break up the disturbance with the group dissipating when police and ambulances arrived A woman required medical treatment at the scene before she was transported to Cairns Hospital in a stable condition Sen-Sgt Wade said it was alleged she had been the victim of an earlier assault He said several people were assisting with inquiries and it was likely public nuisance charges would be laid “We will also do some follow-up with other agencies such as (the Department of) Housing to try and make sure other incidents don’t occur,” he said A total of four police crews attended the incident along with officers from the Mooroobool Police Beat Retiring Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has blasted the ALP’s efforts to liken a Far North political hopeful to Donald Trump during the federal election campaign Far North leaders have cast their eyes’ ahead following Labor’s big win in Leichhardt with Matt Smith to be called on to deliver hundreds of millions in funding to kickstart the region’s crippled economy A HOUSING development worth more than $12 million which will provide up to 40 construction jobs is expected to change the face of the iconic House on the Hill apartments in Cairns Cairns regional councillors will decide whether to give the project the go ahead today The venture by Drawbridge Developments would add to the upper-Mooroobool property a site which has a long and colourful history in Cairns Councillors will today vote whether to approve a material change of use application for Terraces on the Hill which would encompass 36 townhouse-style terrace homes on Kingsford St in an exclusive gated complex below the existing House on the Hill apartments The application is likely to trigger a number of councillors leaving the room for the vote with three councillors having conflicts of interest The Cairns Post understands the developer donated to the election campaigns of councillors Cathy Zeiger and Richie Bates while deputy mayor Terry James’ company JB Design created the building designs for the project officers have recommended councillors approve the project “subject to conditions” Promotional material on the company’s website boasts the development would be “only minutes to the Cairns CBD” and “backing onto lush rainforest” But Drawbridge Developments director Jason Guarrera declined to comment when contacted yesterday The application is classed “code assessable” according to council regulations which means it would not be subject to a public notification process It would also include 72 on-site carparks and a pool and recreational facilities Urban Development Institute of Australia Cairns branch chairman Adam Gowlett said the project was a positive sign for Cairns “If they can get it approved and get it started it would be really very good for the city’s construction industry,” he said A brave couple risked their lives to help save a boy who almost drowned at Redlynch on the weekend