‘We want to be included’: Doctor calls for involvement in youth crime response
A Cairns doctor has called for greater involvement of pediatricians and other health professionals in the response to youth crime in Far North Queensland.
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Runner-up voted in after ‘costly’ council by-election
After a councillor’s death in January, his runner-up from the previous election was not offered the role on Mareeba Shire Council. Now, he’s been voted in anyway in a by-election.
One shot to make growth an opportunity not a burden: Mayor
We only get one chance to do development right. Some parts of Cairns did it the right way. Other parts of Cairns … not so much, writes Mayor Amy Eden
‘Tooth and nail’: Far North Senator vows to fight for share of housing
The Albanese Government has announced a $10b investment to build 100,000 homes across Australia, with Senator Nita Green saying she will fight ‘tooth and nail’ for Cairns’ fair share.
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Explained: How FASD is linked to offending
Children with diagnosed or suspected Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) made up 15 per cent of youth custody numbers in Queensland in 2023, with a recent case providing important insight into the link.
‘Fearful of everything’: Mother and daughters traumatised by stranger’s late-night lurking
A Palm Cove mother and her young daughters say they are traumatised, terrified and unable to sleep after they were stalked by a stranger who jumped their high fence, looked through their windows and sat on their balcony late at night.
Port Douglas set to cash in on global ‘sport tourism’ craze
Port Douglas is hoping to attract locals and international visitors alike by adding a new running event to a much-loved cycling festival.
Lawyers swap suits for lycra as they turn Ironman competitors
Lawyers are swapping the court room and their business suits for the water of Palm Cove and tight-fitting Lycra as they take on the Cairns Ironman 70.3 in support of COUCH.
Life-threatening injuries for boy ‘struck’ by SUV
A 6-year-old boy is in a critical condition after being struck by an SUV in Cairns on Thursday night.
Inside the flagship of the US Seventh Fleet USS Blue Ridge
The flagship of the US Seventh Fleet, the largest forward-deployed fleet in the world, has sailed into Trinity Inlet as its crew get some much needed rest and relaxation in the Tropical North.
Easter fun thrives: Farm animals, prizes delight all
The school holidays may be winding down, but families can still enjoy Easter activities across the region.
‘What a stupid question’: Qld senator defends Albo’s tumble
A Cairns-based senator has lashed out at a question over Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s biggest gaffe of the federal election, calling out the Coalition’s climate change policies in the process.
Changes revealed to fast-track breast imaging and reduce costs
A senseless Medicare restriction preventing women from claiming rebates for multiple breast cancer diagnostic tests on the same day will be a thing of the past under proposed changes to the system.
Masked duo injures girl in scooter attack
Police are investigating an attack on a teenage girl near a Cairns shopping centre on Tuesday afternoon.
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