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.
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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.
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‘Beggars belief’: LNP blasted over attempted youth crime crackdown
Far North MPs have attacked the LNP for failing to include serious offences, including attempted murder, as part of its “adult crime, adult time” policy in the wake of a near-fatal stabbing.
MP reveals new detail of tourism levy proposal
Proposals to develop a new eight-figure funding pool to market and maintain visitor infrastructure in the Far North has been backed by the state’s former Tourism Minister – but with one small tweak.
‘He’ll leave a hell of a void’: Cancer claims life of tireless advocate
The Tablelands town of Mareeba is reeling following the death of a 56-year-old Mareeba shire councillor, dedicated volunteer and enthusiastic community champion.
Lawyer reacts to crime wave hitting Qld hotspot
Long-term Cairns resident Ashleigh Lawrence isn’t surprised the city she grew up in is the new “youth crime capital” of Queensland, having been broken into twice in a month this year.
Former army patrolman sentenced for punching ex-partner
A former army patrolman who punched the mother of his child in the head because she wouldn’t unlock her social media accounts, has been sentenced for his ongoing “deplorable” behaviour.
How rapid response unit will fight crime wave
An explosion in youth crime across Cairns has forced Premier David Crisafulli to deploy more cops to the Far North in a bid to curb skyrocketing vehicle thefts from the city’s homes and suburban streets.
15yo facing charges over alleged sexual assault of woman in carpark
A teenage boy has been charged after allegedly assaulting a woman in a Cairns business carpark during the day, then attempting a break-in shortly afterwards.
Emergency warning issued as FNQ weather deemed ‘health risk’
With “feels like” temps pushing 40C in the Far North, the state health department is calling on residents to protect themselves from the extreme weather, issuing an emergency warning.
‘Help’: Teen crims stalk woman, boot door in
Far North Queensland leaders are calling for additional police resources, as car thefts skyrocket and one long standing MP says he’s never seen crime so bad. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Qld’s confronting health problem we can’t fix
Queensland’s health system is facing a new challenge – how it can be solved remains a riddle.
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