Bid to move Cairns dental clinic revealed
Shelved plans to move a prized Far North health service to the heart of Cairns have emerged with James Cook University tight-lipped around a nixed proposal to relocate its dentistry clinic.
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Inquest hears of ‘severe reaction’ to chemo drug
The level of medical care received by a Cassowary Coast man who died suddenly after having a toxic reaction to cancer medication is the subject of a coronial inquest.
‘Accomplished leader’: Tributes for former mayor
A former Mareeba mayor has been remembered as an accomplished leader and advocate. Read the touching tributes here.
‘We are deeply saddened’: 2yo girl dies after being found in car
Police are investigating how a two-year-old girl who tragically died was left inside a car in the carpark of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council chambers.
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Police issue public plea after buggy rollover death
Police have renewed calls for anyone with information or dashcam vision of a crash that saw a Gordonvale man killed in a buggy rollover at Mount Isa last month to come forward.
How ‘thriving’ racing industry is contributing to FNQ economy
Racing Queensland says its economic contribution has doubled in a decade, with a focus on “benefiting regional economies.” Here’s the projects “built” by the racing industry.
Sugar shed to be demolished but historic conveyor system saved
A historic sugar bag stacker used to load ships leaving Cairns has been removed from the ramshackle Whites Shed on the Cairns waterfront ahead of the building’s long overdue demolition.
CIAF Art Installation
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair artistic director Francoise Lane gives art lovers a preview of what to expect at this year’s art fair at the Cairns…
Alleged slave captain in Cairns court
A man who allegedly forced deckhands to work without pay and provided them with little food and water had his case heard in Cairns Magistrates Court.
Earthworks get under way at ‘exclusive’ beachside development
A boutique subdivision offering 10 larger sized blocks on one of the last developable areas of Kewarra Beach has kicked off following the sale of land by Alex Sekler to Durack Civil.
‘Falling on deaf ears’: Why FNQ must have new Tablelands access
A damaged Kuranda Range that runs at a snail’s pace, a Barron River bridge at the end of its lifespan, and a lack of long-term vision for a second Tablelands access route is stifling Far North growth and eroding investor confidence in a perfect storm of missed opportunity.
Advocates ‘sickened and appalled’ by treatment of kids in Cairns watch house
Amid intense scrutiny by child advocate groups, the internal Queensland police watch dog has launched an investigation into claims the arm of an intellectually impaired child was broken while locked down in an isolation cell at the Cairns watch house.
‘Team first’ Taipan gets old hoops mentor’s vote
Politics may not be his game but former NBL coach Alan Black is happy to give the newest Labor candidate for Leichhardt his ringing endorsement, declaring the former player has what it takes to represent the Far North in Canberra.
‘Get on with it’: FNQ leaders call on PM to commit to critical Cairns project
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to commit further funding to a critical infrastructure project in Far North Queensland despite calls from a Queensland MP to “fix the bloody thing”.
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