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Man jailed for ‘gruesome’ knifing of partner that severed thumb
A Coen woman’s thumb had to be surgically reattached after her partner slashed at her with a large knife in their bedroom, just weeks after he hit her to the head with a shovel, a Cairns Court has been told.
How fresh produce is being impacted in Cape York and Torres Strait
Major disruptions to supply chains have reached Cape York and the Torres Strait, with the region’s key grocer, transport company and councils banding together to deliver essentials from its supply centre in Cairns.
Schoolgirl treated for smoke inhalation after building blaze
A primary school-aged girl has been treated for smoke inhalation after fire engulfed a second-story building near Innisfail.
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The bitter backyard battles tearing Qld apart
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Daylight Cairns Esplanade rape haunts tourist, court told
A man who raped a tourist at the Esplanade while she lay on her towel after a swim has been sentenced to 2.5 years jail after pleading guilty in a Cairns court.
Queensland doctor steps up to address diagnostic breast cancer shortages
A women’s health service is taking action to combat severe radiologist shortages and massive wait times in regional Qld by offering fast diagnostic services.
Workers stood down following Cairns waste station fire
Jobs at a Cairns waste disposal facility are under threat following a massive fire with a union representative and workers meeting with the station’s operators on Friday morning.
How your child can access free dental care
Children and teenagers across the Far North will be able to access free oral health care, with mobile dental vans roaming across the region. Here’s how.
Named: FNQ’s best mullet winner
A Tablelands toddler has been crowned FNQ’s best mullet winner, growing out his locks in a touching tribute to his late dad. His story, here.
VIDEO: Group ‘forced to dig hole’ in alleged violent attack
Body-cam footage captures the dramatic moment police raid a caravan in the state’s Far North, after an alleged violent attack during which five people were threatened and forced to dig a hole. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Back to school in Cairns celebrated by 2025 cohort of new prep students
With school resuming across the state, a little wet weather did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of prep students across the Far North. See their eagerness in this gallery.
Major step in fight to reduce diagnostic mammographic wait times
The federal government has agreed to meet with the private sector and the Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association to tackle the long wait times for diagnostic mammograms in Far North Queensland.
Chinese New Year in Cairns
Cairns and District Chinese Association Inc has celebrated the lunar new year, the year of the snake with drumming, lion and dragon dances and…
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