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Andreas Nicola is a crime reporter for The Courier-Mail. He was previously a general reporter for the Courier Mail and before that he worked as a journalist at the Cairns Post.

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The Gregory Family from Adelaide; Phil, Dominique, Kensi (8) and Morgan (5) enjoying the Far North Queensland weather along the Esplanade on Thursday morning. Picture Emily Barker

Cairns Airport packed over school holidays

The number of passengers travelling is expected to hit a high these school holidays. The Cairns Airport boss has revealed these two major tips that will make travelling easier.

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New optus mobile tower at Manunda. Picture: Supplied.

Data plan: What’s being done to connect Far Northern mobile users

Residents in a Far North town have been fed up about slow internet service for months. But one telco already has a solution and another has one on the way. This is what it means for you.

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Former Woree State School teacher Shauna Roche has been remembered by many. Picture: Supplied.

Tributes pour in for beloved FNQ teacher

A much-loved teacher has been remembered as “loving, warm and caring” after 27 years educating Woree State School students. Read the tributes.

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Major update in search for woman reported missing near Cooktown

A three-day aerial and ground search for a woman reported missing near Cooktown after a music festival has concluded with a positive outcome. Read what police said.

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‘Welcome to country’: New song sends strong message

A singer with a history of sending messages through his music has released a new song in hopes it can help unite people. Find out about his new music.

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Juliana Jaramillo Castrillon missing after Orin-Aya festival in Cooktown. Picture: Facebook

How search teams are handling ‘unusual’ disappearance

Search teams are scouring the areas around a remote national park for a missing 36-year-old woman last seen hiking after a “psychedelic” festival on the weekend. Read the latest.

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Teen’s road to recovery after alleged stolen car joy ride

A 14-year-old boy who was one of the passengers of an alleged stolen car that crashed into a tree was flown to Townsville Hospital in a critical condition. Find out how he’s doing.

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An early model Mitsubishi Lancer crashed into a power pole on Anderson St and was towed from the scene by Barron River Towing. According to police the car was not reported stolen at the time of the crash however the driver of the vehicle was seen stumbling from the crash site soon after 8am. Picture: Peter Carruthers

Driver flees scene after car crashes into pole at busy intersection

A driver has run from the scene of a crash after a car hit a light pole at a major intersection, causing peak hour traffic delays. Find out the latest details.

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How stranded yachtie’s desperate plea to family was key to rescue

A man stranded on a yacht near Far North waters called his family from the middle of the Arafura Sea, pleading for help. Find out how they helped from thousands of kilometres away.

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Bonza! Cairns scores new airline with more travel routes mooted

Domestic direct flights from Cairns can be difficult to find but the city’s airport boss has outlined what places could be on the cards in the future.

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