‘Maxed out’ water safety tech needs update
Authorities could look to new technology to warn swimmers of potentially fatal dangers at Far North water holes after a spate of recent tragedies.
Cairns
Ex-director of clinic breaks silence on gender investigation
A former director of the Cairns Sexual Health Service, which is accused of offering “unauthorised” gender therapy services, says the state government’s move to ban treatment for new underage patients is politically-motivated and could “seriously harm” transgender young people.
Cape York leaders hold out hope cancelled festival can be revived
A treasured celebration of First Nations cultures held in Cape York is under threat again with organisers cancelling this year’s event, shocking community leaders and dance troupes.
Residents furious, but council says flood pump fail not to blame
Council has defended the failure of a flood mitigation pump which stopped working when Ergon cut power to inundated homes, but victims say more need to be done to stop regular flooding of the area.
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The ‘major issue’ holding up Far North building projects
A lack of qualified workers in one specialist trade is holding back building projects across the Far North, with construction times blowing out while developers scour the state for skilled labourers.
Wrong style of survey informed Cairns’ fluoride decision
Councillors who voted against fluoridating Cairns’ water supply are standing by their decision, but the Deputy Mayor agrees “self-selecting” surveys should not have been used to inform their vote.
Expert’s ask amid delay in breast cancer diagnosis
A Cairns-based breast surgeon is urging state and federal governments to provide support to Far North Queensland, as women continue to experience long delays to get a mammogram.
Driver cut from car wreckage in Edmonton expected to be charged
A driver who dramatically crashed a car into a power pole on Sunday night is expected to be charged by police after his discharge from Cairns Hospital.
‘Does it have a Bunnings?’: The regional Qld centre with 600 new lots
Families escaping the hustle and crime of their NQ cities are buying in this community with 600 new lots on the horizon, as the emergence of resources extraction props up the economy.
‘We want you’: What cheap Aussie dollar could mean for Cairns
A star-spangled opportunity to sell the Great Barrier Reef to US tourists has emerged, with eagle-eyed industry leaders hoping a weak Aussie dollar leads to a Yankee invasion.
‘Fatigued’: Shocking number police must overcome to beat youth crime
The Far North’s thin blue line has been exposed with astonishing figures highlighting the short-handed battle our cops are fighting in the midst of a booming youth crime crisis.
Teen avoids adult prison time for car theft, retirement village break-in
A Cairns teen has avoided adult jail time days before her 18th birthday after she was sentenced for stealing a car and breaking into a an 86-year-old’s retirement village home in the middle of the day, leaving the elderly woman traumatised.
Explained: What caused ‘very eerie’ Cairns City blackout
North Queensland’s electricity retailer explained what caused the Cairns City blackout on Saturday evening, as another 4000-odd customers go without power on Sunday in separate incidents.
Storms batter SEQ in 100mm+ overnight drenching
Southeast Queensland has been battered by thunderstorms overnight, with more than 100mm falling in some areas as 80km/h winds also wreaked havoc.
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