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Andreas Nicola is a general news reporter for The Courier Mail. Originally from Queensland he spent the last few years studying in Melbourne but has now found himself lucky to call Queensland home again.

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Man serious after multi-vehicle crash involving truck

A man has received serious injuries following a mutli-vehicle crash involving a truck in a rural Far Northern town. Plus, catch up on the latest, weather, traffic and event news.

Cairns

‘I’m worried’: NRL star’s letter to Yarrabah

Footy legend Johnathan Thurston has made a huge promise to Yarrabah – but it’s dependent on the community drastically improving its Covid vaccination rates.

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Balaclava State School Principal Cindy Freier with year five students Alisha Mays, Phoenix Gimini-Nona, Javis Drummond and Zane Ansem with the schools Remembrance Day Poppies. Picture: Emily Barker.

Where to mark Remembrance Day in Far North

Students at a Cairns school have created a beautiful Remembrance Day display and written special messages honouring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. LIST OF SERVICES

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‘He left a lasting legacy:’ Buddhist community pays tribute to fallen leader

A memorial will be held for the pioneering founder of Buddhism in the Far North after many were forced to miss the actual funeral in July. SEE FULL DETAILS.

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A 17-year-old boy has been issued with an infringement notice for careless driving after crashing into a storm drain at the intersection of Brinsmead Rd and Cairns Western Arterial Rd. Picture: QPS

P-plater crashes into storm drain at notorious intersection

Paramedics have rushed to a teen driver’s rescue after a car careened into a storm drain at a busy Cairns intersection. Plus we have all your latest headlines, weather and events.

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Wind turbines at the Ratch Australia wind farm near Walkamin. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKE.

‘Irreversible damage to our ecosystem:’ Public meeting to discuss wind farm

An emergency public meeting has been called as fierce debate erupts over what a controversial Tablelands wind farm development means for wildlife.

Cairns

Decision made on Papua New Guinea travel ban

Cairns could welcome back international flights after next month, in good news for travellers from Papua New Guinea despite that nation’s spiralling Covid-19 outbreaks.

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The Rescue 510 helicopter preparing to land after the retrel of the body of the 71-year-old Townsville man whose plane crashed on the Atherton Tablelands on Monday, April, 8. PHOTO: Bronwyn Wheatcroft

Casualty in horror motorbike crash on Far North highway

A motorcyclist was flown to hospital during a chaotic day with paramedics responding to six separate crashes across the Far North on Saturday and two on Sunday.

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Julia Moncrieff wearing Zimmermann, Concert Poppy Midi dress at Crystalbrook Flynn styled by Bella Sinopoli. Picture Micah Hart, The Social Impact

Guide to Melbourne Cup celebrations in Cairns

Melbourne Cup celebrations are almost under way with a burst of colour, fun and delicious food on offer across Cairns. SEE THE LIST

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Emotions run high after ‘Maka’ manslaughter sentence finalised

Both branches of Makavelii Leoni’s family have spoken out after his mother was sentenced for manslaughter over his death by methylamphetamine overdose.

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