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?
Cairns
‘Should never happen again:’ Powerful statement by alleged rape victim
The woman allegedly gang raped during a home invasion in Far North Queensland has written a powerful statement spoken by her friend to 500 people including politicians, demanding change.
Every moment in Toyah Cordingley case so far
The final movements of Toyah Cordingley before her death and those of the man suspected of killing her were revealed during the first week of Rajwinder Singh’s murder trial. See the timeline.
Reduce, deter, disrupt: $30m crime fighting boost revealed
Details of a $30m crime boost, including more specialist police officers for Cairns, will be announced by the state government today.
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Aunty Phyliss Yunkaporta remembers her brother
Aurukun elder Aunty Phyllis Yunkaporta describes losing her brother in a crocodile attack near the indigenous township, and what she would like…
Aunty Phyliss remembers her brother
Aurukun elder Aunty Phyllis Yunkaporta describes losing her brother in a crocodile attack near the indigenous township, and what she would like…
‘Implanon bonus’: Bold ideas shared at Women’s forum
A political candidate has raised a radical idea for an “Implanon bonus” as the Queensland Minister for Women Fiona Simpson met with influential and motivated Far North ladies to discuss economic security.
‘Grandfather’ figure jailed over two-year indecent relationship with girl, 7
A “grandfather” figure with a family of his own gave a young girl chocolates after committing indecent acts against her and maintained a sexual relationship with her for two years, a court has been told.
Croc legislation hits parliament after fatal attack
A Queensland MP has made comparisons to hunting experiences in Africa worth $30,000 while reintroducing his crocodile management bill, for a fifth time. What he’s proposing.
Girl hit by car outside Cairns school
A girl taken to hospital after being hit by a car outside a south Cairns school has started a conversation about stop, drop and go zone safety concerns.
Wife’s touching tribute to Qld leader, hospital donor
The wife of a man instrumental in helping raise $19m for the Cairns Hospital, safeguarding its future, has remembered him as an extraordinary person.
Fresh new look approved for Cairns City streetscape
Tired old Cairns City buildings could be demolished to make way for a new and modern three storey street addition following a pitch by a well-known Far North construction firm.
Father’s ‘brazen’ indecent assault on daughter while family nearby
A Tablelands father has been sentenced to two years jail for a “brazen” indecent assault on his young daughter under a blanket while his family sat nearby, watching television in the same room.
Far North triathlon event makes major sponsorship announcement
A popular Far North athletics event, which regularly welcomes thousands to the region, has made a major sponsorship announcement.
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