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Cairns
Hero’s welcome for huge resupply convoy
Breaking through the Far North’s flood barrier, almost 300 trucks travelling up the Bruce Highway received a hero’s welcome in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Search for man missing in flood waters as NQ faces another 300mm monster
A search and rescue mission is underway in NQ for a man who drove into flood waters while the region braces for an active monsoon trough expected to dump falls of up to 300mm.
What new tropical low could mean for Far North
A tropical low may form in the western Coral Sea this week, bringing unsettled weather to northern Queensland.
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State Flying Squad deployment nets 65 in five-day youth crime blitz
State Flying Squad deployment nets 65 in five-day youth crime blitz
Hospital staff speak out after alleged violent assaults by youths
Cairns Hospital staff say they feel “unsafe and nervous” walking to and from work following a series of violent alleged assaults by youth offenders.
‘They let me out too early’ says teen after stolen car burnout rampage days after release
A teenager who reoffended just days after his release from detention said he was let out “too early”, a court has heard.
Cairns leaders welcome ’game changer’ water funding
Cairns’ leaders have welcomed a “game changing” $87.5 million in additional federal funding set to secure the city’s water supply into the future and save rate payers a costly hike.
Hugely popular and unique FNQ attraction builds head of steam
The boilers of a historic 1900s era steam locomotive are firing up on the Atherton Tablelands ahead of a scenic Australia Day long weekend run. Everything you need to know.
Changes to service announced after garbage facility destroyed
Cairns Regional Council has confirmed changes to sercives at the Portsmith Transfer Station as a result of a major fire on Thursday night.
Police appeal after alleged attempted vehicle ramming, stalking charges
Police are appealing for witnesses after two men in their twenties allegedly threatened two other men and attempted to drive a Kia Cerato into their vehicle.
Teenager allegedly attacked, threatened with a hammer, pliers
A teenage boy was allegedly attacked threatened with a hammer and pliers at a busy intersection in Cairns before his bike was stolen while his friends watched helplessly.
Fifth Cairns GP surgery closes in one year
The cost of living crisis, specialist shortages and inadequate Medicare funding are all factors contributing to the alarming shutdown of the fifth Cairns GP surgery in the past 12 months.
What motivated feds to pour in $87.5m for Cairns water project
Cairns residents will avoid a costly hike to their rates as the federal government pours in additional funds toward a critical infrastructure project.
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