State MP speaks out about impact of FASD
A Cairns-based MP says he supports free FASD testing for at-risk children in Queensland, saying it would form an important part of reducing youth crime in Queensland.
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Explained: How FASD testing must be improved
Cairns Mayor Amy Eden said she would support improved access and affordability for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder testing in Far North Queensland.
Man’s depraved incestual role play chats exposed
A man being sentenced for accessing, possessing and distributing child abuse material engaged in “depraved” incestual role play on chat services with other creeps and possibly a number of children, a court has heard.
Body of hero swimmer recovered after saving two kids on kayaks
The body of a 62-year-old man who failed to resurface after he went missing in a Far North Qld dam has been found, authorities have confirmed.
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Government’s pledge to upgrade Barron River Bridge
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Double Island ‘reborn’ as tourism operator sought for Cairns icon
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Dead crocodile found near children’s playground
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Knife man at centre of search evades police
Police are no closer to capturing or identifying the man who terrified Cairns residents last week, after he was seen walking through peoples yards brandishing a large knife.
Cop injured as driver in stolen car flees drug test
A cop has been injured when a driver in Far North Queensland fled the scene during a roadside drug test, after the officer discovered she was driving on a disqualified license.
Retirees consider selling cars, moving or giving up holidays to survive ‘unbelievable’ rate rise
A retirement village in Cairns is facing a 520 per cent increase in rates with residents contemplating moving, selling their cars and giving up their holidays.
Ferry closure during ‘peak’ season fuels frustrations
Routine safety announcements and a month long closure to the Jardine Ferry, which links Cape York to Queensland’s northern tip across Jardine River, has once again stirred frustration with residents. Read more here.
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