Inquest into mystery death of Townsville baby wraps up
Complex medical evidence will be reviewed by the coroner in a decade-long quest to uncover the reasons for the death of a baby after the boy’s father was twice acquitted of killing the newborn.
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Council boss ousted amid inquiry into allegedly false time sheets
The chief executive of a Cape York council who last year won a leadership award will not have her contract renewed while an investigation is held into allegedly inflated overtime claims.
Councillors to vote on Far North mayor’s international business trip
A council vote will determine if Cairns Mayor Amy Eden is jetsetting to the Pacific on a work trip later this year.
Movie by Far North actor and director filming in Cairns
A Far North actor and director hopes his debut feature, currently being filmed in Cairns, will elevate the region’s profile in the film industry. SEE THE SET PICS
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Green light for futuristic building after years of headaches
An impressive looking building known as the Glasshouse that appears to be modelled on an air traffic control tower is now one step closer to being built after years of delays.
Teen’s death ‘predictable and preventable’: Commissioner says
Queensland’s Family and Child Commissioner’s evidence at the inquest into the death of Bradley Smith said there were many ‘missed opportunities’ through the cracks of a disjointed care system.
Questions raised about financial incentives for downsizing retirees
A Cairns housing project is expected to welcome downsizing retirees but an ever-tightening price gap between small and large homes means elderly people could be better off staying put.
How to survive a Qld winter: Our not-so-serious guide
From cracking out our wildest coats to going full conspiracy theory, we take a not-so-serious look at how Qlders handle the cold.
Can’t afford to die: Burial costs soar by thousands
Grieving families burying a loved one will fork out thousands more than they did just two weeks ago in Cairns – see how the rest of FNQ compares.
How to see a whale in FNQ this winter
The great humpback highway is springing to life and this year Cairns is set to be the only dedicated whale-watching hub for more than 1500km.
Douglas barra farm denies wrongdoing over alleged overflow into creeks
A barramundi farm north of Port Douglas is fighting allegations that water from its ponds was making its way into local creeks and that it was operating without the appropriate approval.
Man dies en route to hospital after paragliding crash
A 63-year-old man had died as a result of injuries sustained in a Cassowary Coast paragliding accident on Monday afternoon.
Police respond to heated disturbance at Far North home
Police have responded in numbers to a domestic disturbance following reports of loud screams coming from a Far North home on Tuesday morning.
Hospital system failures led to patient’s death, coroner finds
A Queensland coroner has condemned systemic failures at Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital that contributed to the death of a Far North Queensland man following his transfer from Cairns Hospital.
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