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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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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.

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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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Revealed: Far North’s best cosmetic injectors as voted by you

A doctor who tailors his cosmetic treatments to the individual and their needs has been voted the region’s best cosmetic injector. SEE THE FINAL TOP 5

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Caleb Madjeric was hit by a car on Saturday evening at Bentley Park. His mother has put an appeal out for more information. Picture: Supplied

‘I felt sick’: Mum tells of hit-and-run horror

The mother of a 25-year-old pedestrian, struck by a car on Saturday night, has told how she comforted her badly injured son by the side of the road as police ramp up efforts to locate a four-wheel drive.

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Major sports club makes plans to expand

An iconic not-for profit sporting group has announced plans to expand their club including a new bar and cafe while creating 150 local jobs in the process.

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Controversial development gains green credentials

A development that was dogged by controversy after a long running court case is set to become the first EnviroDevelopment in Far North Queensland.

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