Two people charged with DUI in same car, same night
Two different drivers have been charged with drink driving within just 90 minutes for allegedly operating the same car under the influence of alcohol.
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Explained: What is melioidosis and who is most at risk?
The cause of a ‘record-breaking’ tropical disease outbreak is under investigation by peak medical bodies, following 12 deaths across North Queensland but what is melioidosis?
Exposed: Teens ‘trash’ Double Island
A Cairns leader has called for a new caretaker at Double Island after teens were accused of smashing up and stealing from the old resort off the coast of Palm Cove.
Who is the radiologist returning to reduce breast cancer wait times?
A senior radiologist from Far North Queensland has come out of retirement to help cut down the four-month backlog of critical diagnostic breast tests in Cairns, offering vital support to women facing long delays for essential screenings.
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JCU to axe more jobs in response to major ‘financial challenges’
A north Queensland university acting on major financial challenges has moved to cut costs by axing more positions across three campuses at Cairns, Townsville and Singapore.
Car and Cane Train collide at Mooroobool
Scene of a crash between a small car and a cane train at a level crossing on Beatrice Street, Mooroobool. Three people travelling in the car…
Long-delayed Cairns mental health unit will improve worker safety: Premier
Premier Steven Miles has failed to back calls to build a dedicated mental health unit for prisoners and high needs patients in the Far North, arguing that an overdue $70m ward will reduce violent attacks and improve services.
Car and Cane Train crash at Mooroobool
Scene of a crash between a small car and a cane train at a level crossing on Beatrice Street, Mooroobool. Three people travelling in the car…
Why aviation will ‘predetermine’ FNQ tourism’s ‘success or failure’
The Far North’s peak tourism body wants the local industry to be generating $7.5bn by 2032. Here’s how local operators believe they’ll achieve the ambitious target.
Helicopter sent to man trapped in truck on PDR
A man remains trapped in the cab of a truck on a remote Cape York road after rolling his vehicle. The rescue chopper has just landed at the scene.
Stunning images and footage of major army exercise
Stunning images from a major army exercise offer an insider’s perspective on the large-scale training held this week at Cowley Beach in Queensland, where soldiers honed their skills in handling large volumes of fuel.
‘Bit of a doozy’: Cops charge man after Mossman party gets out of hand
A running series of brawls at a birthday party, the alleged breaking of a guest’s jaw and assault of a police officer has led to the arrest of a Mossman man on a series of serious charges.
‘Fights, brawls, swearing, abuse’: CCTV exposes kids terrorising streets in Cairns
Books are being set on fire in libraries and brawls are commonplace, as staggering data reveals more than 50 anti-social incidents are being reported daily in Cairns. Watch the exclusive CCTV footage.
Former Cairns CEO snubbed, replaced
Cairns councillors have unanimously voted to part ways with mayor Amy Eden’s former campaign adviser as top boss, replacing him with a highly experienced chief executive, set to start next month.
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