Driver allegedly tailgating vehicles on Kuranda Range
Police are on the hunt for a driver allegedly tailgating vehicles, hitting one vehicle’s window, on the Kuranda Range.
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‘She loved being a mum’: Family’s plan for Krystel Paul’s bridal shop
The family of Cairns boutique owner Krystel Paul has vowed to keep her bridal business alive for her young daughter, after the beloved mum’s tragic death last month.
Police turn focus to e-scooter in investigation into child’s death
A 12-year-old boy who tragically died following an e-scooter crash in Far North Queensland was not meant to be riding alone, police have confirmed, as their investigation turns towards examining the child’s scooter.
Pregnant woman’s long wait for a psychologist after double tragedy
A grieving young mother-to-be devastated by the loss of her brother and then her partner within weeks of each other has been waiting months for a psychologist appointment in Qld’s strained mental health system.
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Sweet treats a big hit at Cairns’ newest dessert bar offering
A new Cairns city business is scooping the frozen dessert market with a product lovers of sweet treats can’t seem to get enough of.
Firefighters to the rescue for trapped blue-tongue lizard
Firefighters were called to the rescue of a blue-tongued lizard trapped inside a decorative log, after the curious reptile became firmly wedged inside with no way out. See the photos.
How mindfulness is helping stop police burnout
Anxiety and poor sleep are two critical factors driving police officer burnout but mindfulness meditation is showing significant promise as a remedy, according to new research from JCU.
Extra DV powers for police challenged at public hearing
Plans to slap DV offenders with GPS trackers have been supported by community groups, but giving cops’ additional powers to bypass the courts have come under question.
Run, cheer and help raise $25,000 for an essential cancer service
Whether you’re a budding triathlete, run club enthusiast or keen cheerleader, anyone can get involved in this Cairns sporting event making a difference for cancer patients.
Repeated mechanical failure of ferry leaves cars stuck mid-river
Questions are being asked of a local government’s ferry maintenance schedule after an embarrassing failure of the beleaguered Cape York barge just days after hull repairs.
Two dead in back-to-back Far North fatalities
Two men have died on remote Far North roads in a series of unrelated crashes on Saturday.
QantasLink boss on new Qld routes and government funds
The state’s new Connecting Queensland aviation fund isn’t high on the agenda of QantasLink’s boss, but the chief executive says taxpayer support is essential to regional aviation.
Island where ‘planes are like buses’ wins Qantas’ affection
Passengers travelling on one of the national carrier’s newly arrived regional aircraft will have the chance to fly in a plane blessed by water resembling a mother’s womb.
Wife struggled to get park as husband undergoes life-saving surgery
A recent Cairns Hospital patient has joined calls for improved parking after his wife feared getting a parking fine as staff saved his life.
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