Aerodrome closes as Far North braces for more wet weather
More rain is on the way for Far North Queensland, with a break in the weather unlikely until the middle of the week, sparking concerns for a Cape York township.
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Police urge motorists to take care on roads after multiple crashes
Police have urged motorists to take care on Far North roads after emergency services responded to multiple road accidents, leaving at least four people hospitalised on the weekend.
Every cheap deal revealed: Fly to Fiji from Cairns from just $539
New non-stop flights to Fiji have been launched, with ticket prices starting at $539 and a predicted $62m boost to the economy. See the deals available for a limited time only.
Traffic reduced on highway following motorcycle crash
Traffic has been reduced on a northbound highway and two patients have been assessed by emergency services following two separate motorcycle crashes in the Far North on Saturday night.
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Minister claims LNP candidate’s historic ‘desires’ pose risk in disasters
The federal emergency management minister is claiming thousands of people would be at risk in natural disasters, in response to deleted social media posts by the LNP’s Leichhardt candidate.
Teen who raped schoolgirls shared intimate photos, videos, court hears
A teen who raped and sexually assaulted multiple girls from his school bragged that he had slept with more than 150 people and his friend kept a record.
Fighter and coach strangled partner over deleted FB account
A Far North Queensland muay thai gym owner and coach has been sentenced for strangling his ex-partner during an argument over the Facebook profile of their shared gym business.
Federal funding revealed for university’s health wing
A $37.5m health wing will be built at CQUniversity’s new campus to address severe workforce shortages, both major parties have promised.
Man arrested following alleged indecent act in park
A middle-aged man was allegedly seen naked and “performing an indecent act” in a public park in the middle of the day.
Security beefed up at shopping centre as teen gang targets girls
Beefed up security measures have been implemented at a northern beaches shopping precinct following a spate of incidents in which young girls have reportedly been targeted by a violent group of armed teens.
‘New lease on life’: Barron River Bridge vision revealed
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed his vision for the highly anticipated Barron River Bridge during a visit to Cairns.
‘Opinions change’: LNP candidate opens up on Trump views
A Queensland LNP hopeful says he is committed to forming relationships with foreign countries following the Prime Minister’s description of him as a “far right” candidate because he once supported US President Donald Trump.
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