‘Non-existent’: Venomous jellyfish numbers plummet
One of Australia’s most deadly marine animals has drastically declined in numbers within the Far North, experts say it could take years before they repopulate.
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Two 12yo girls face court over alleged Christmas Eve armed robbery
Two 12-year-old girls, who between them have racked up over 100 charges, have faced court for an alleged violent armed robbery on Christmas Eve in a Cairns suburb.
Plans revealed for Far North youth offender ‘training village’
Indigenous offenders entangled in the youth justice system could be ferried via barge to a remote “training village” bordered by a croc-infested river, if granted planning approval by a Far North council.
‘There’s a man down there’: Heroes save stricken swimmer at Boulders
The actions of a quick-thinking tradie have been credited with saving the life of a swimmer at the Babinda Boulders, who was pulled from the creek after being discovered motionless on the bottom.
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Tradie’s brush with death after ute gets ‘tangled’ in fallen power lines
A Cairns tradie who’s ute crashed after running over downed powerlines has clarified what caused traffic delays on Friday while questioning safety standards regulating overhead power cables.
Surge in cremations sparks new ways to honour departed loved ones
Cemeteries in the region are experiencing a significant shift in memorial trends and a rise in cremations is now leading to a demand for meaningful ways to honour their loved ones. Find out more here.
‘Dentistry from the 1950s’: Cairns dentist calls for fluoride’s return
Cairns is embracing post-World War II era dentistry where forceps for pulling teeth are favoured over fluoride in the town’s water supply, a leading Far North health expert says.
Premier reveals fluoridation stance – but defers having final say
Queensland premier David Crisafulli has thrown his support behind fluoridated water – but deferred making the final say.
PM reveals price of Cairns’ ‘entry fee’ into PNG and Pacific
A commitment to climate change will forge stronger bonds with Pacific nations, creating new economic opportunities and bolster diplomatic ties for Cairns, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.
‘Human error’ blamed for bailed mother’s Christmas in prison
A mother who was given bail in mid-December on charges of possessing small amounts of drugs, utensils and suspected stolen property spent 24 days in prison because of a “human error”.
No ministers, no star power: Why FNQ candidate doesn’t feel like ‘underdog’
From fractured relationships to heavily-resourced ministers, it’s all played a part in the vastly different federal election strategies so far in FNQ. Why 2025 campaigns will be so different to 2022.
‘He loved life’: Family shattered by loss of loved one in jet ski crash
The passenger who was flung into the Barron River during a jet ski crash that killed her partner for the first time has spoken about the tragic loss of a dedicated father and her loving partner.
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