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Queensland Fire Department controlling vegetation fires across Queensland. Picture: QFD.

‘Started by lightning’: Fears storms could spark more fires

Scorching temperatures and dry patches have sparked 11 vegetation fires from Mackay to Cape York, with crews warning incoming storms could trigger even more blazes.

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Lotus Glen mental health team, Senior Psychologist Beth Fulton and Psychologist Talitha Aimes were recognised for their commitment and contributions to community safety.

‘Extraordinary work’: Prison officers honoured in state awards

A mental health team and Justice of the Peace volunteer have earned top honours for transforming prisoner support at one of the Far North’s key correctional centres.

Nicola Baker, founder of Moyamoya Australia, at the annual Aussie Locums Blue Tie Gala Ball – a fundraiser for Moyamoya Australia. Picture: Sandhya Ram

How Far North mum took top gong at international awards

A Far North mum and entrepreneur has been recognised for her volunteer and advocacy efforts at an international awards ceremony.

Torres Strait Islands and NPA Police generic. Picture: Supplied/QPS

Call to ‘rip money’ from remote Cape police stations condemned

The police union had delivered a scathing rebuke of a decision to strip on-call officer allowances they claim will deliver poorer outcomes for remote communities, however the top brass says changes are aimed at managing fatigue and wellbeing of staff.

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EXCLUSIVE: New support for Far North mums

Cairns Special School graduate Katua Davis and Latonya Binjari arrive at the school's Year 12 formal evening and graduation ceremony, held at the school's Woree campus. Picture: Brendan Radke

Cairns Special School formal photos

It was a very special evening at the Cairns Special School on Thursday night, when the senior students of 2025 graduated with a glamorous ceremony. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS HERE

The cancellation queue at Cairns Airport after Jetstar grounded some of its fleet on November 29, 2025 due to a software issue affecting the Airbus A320 and A321.

Cairns passengers stranded as aircraft grounded over software bug

A worldwide software glitch has stranded hundreds of Cairns travellers this weekend, with disruptions expected to continue into Sunday and families facing a later-than-expected start to their school holiday trips.

Member for Cook David Kempton and Torres and Cape Hospital and Health service chief executive Rex OâRourke. Picture: Arun Singh Mann

‘Matters for Mr Kempton’: Cook MP silent following controversial social media post

The LNP is distancing themselves from a paid social media post by a Far North backbencher defending a party powerbroker who punched a woman in the head during a street fight last year.

Cairns Hospital - Queensland Health - General, generic file photo. Picture: Brendan Radke

New respiratory clinic set to open but timeline on surgical centre unclear

Start dates have yet to be determined on the construction of a surgical centre and helipad at Cairns Hospital with planning yet to begin on the major projects, Health Minister Tim Nicholls says.

Cairns Regional Council Director of Planning, Growth & Sustainability Dr Mark Davey, Cairns Mayor Amy Eden and CRC chief executive Ken Gouldthorp at the Cairns Regional Council ordinary meeting, held in the council chambers on Spence Street, Portsmith. Picture: Brendan Radke

Cairns to the capital: Councillors question Mayor’s multiple trips

Cairns councillors have criticised Mayor Amy Eden for using ratepayer money to fly back-and-forth to Canberra in order to chair an ordinary meeting this week.

Tickets are on sale now for Cooked, which will premiere at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre on Friday, 28 November, and Saturday, 29 November. Actors Edward Hamilton, Claudie Harms, Matt Raleigh, Grace Meyers, Renuke Bisht and Robbie Ritchie. Picture: Supplied.

‘Something deeper’: Show explores the undercurrent of Australian youth

Lightning storm survivors confront trauma and cult influence in JUTE Theatre’s electric new drama exploring the dark undercurrents of regional Australian youth.

Lionel Covington, 83, died on October 25 from a cardiac arrest after contracting legionellosis from exposure to potting mix. Daughter Rebekah Tottle said Mr Covington was

Daughter warns of potting mix danger after dad’s death

A grieving daughter has issued an urgent warning after her “extremely fit” 83-year-old father died from legionellosis contracted from potting mix he handled without a mask.

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Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Tim Nicholls during a news conference at Royal Brisbane and WomenÃs Hospital, Herston. Picture: Liam Kidston

‘Triggers me’: Urgent funding called to fix Far North’s hospital helipad hotspot

A Far North MP is calling on the state government to include funding for a new helipad at Cairns Hospital in the mid-year budget with Health Minister Tim Nicholls admitting that the current Esplanade landing spot “triggers” him.

Toyah murder trial in Cairns

‘Probabilistic, not absolute’: DNA expert gives evidence at trial

A DNA expert in highly technical testimony has explained to the jury tasked with deciding the guilt or innocence of Rajwinder Singh the ‘probabilistic’ nature of DNA sampling. LIVE COURT UPDATES

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