‘No words for our gratitude’: Loved dog found in amazing tale of survival
The Australian cattle dog missing since last week after being thrown from the cab of a truck when it crashed on the Kennedy Hwy.
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‘I’ve moved 10 times in a year because I’ve got too many kids’
A mother-of-nine has highlighted a major crisis across Queensland, revealing she has had to move house about 10 times in a year.
Illegal feeding of endangered bird creates traffic problems on range
It’s feared an endangered bird slowing traffic, oblivious to the danger of passing cars, is at serious risk of being run over if motorists do not stop feeding the rainforest icon.
Beaches house engulfed in flames
Firefighters were called to a suburban house blaze late last night in the Cairns northern beaches.
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‘Double Island should be a vibrant eco-tourism asset’
The LNP has vowed to restore a Far North Queensland island asset to its former glory while promising to keep it in state hands, after years of neglect and ruin.
Premier on whether Cairns should be base for NRL bid
The Queensland Premier has spoken on whether Cairns should be part of the PNG bid while a Far North MP has taken aim at Peter V’Landys.
Duress alarms installed for teachers in remote community
Twelve teachers in a remote community in the Gulf of Carpentaria have had been given duress alarms and had heat sensors installed in their homes as school violence escalates.
Torres Strait buildings evacuated after hazmat spill
Emergency crews have worked to clean up a fuel spill which forced the evacuation of some buildings around a Torres Strait island hospital earlier today.
New interim CEO to be named after snap closed council meeting
A meeting between the Cairns mayor and a hopeful CEO has thrown their prospective appointment in doubt after councillors raised conflict of interest concerns. DETAILS.
Health Minister on boy being sent to adult psychiatric unit
Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman has spoken on the decision to place a child in Cairns’ adult psychiatric unit, as whistleblowers and mental health advocates criticise the move.
‘Nuisance showers’: Why Far North rain is here to stay
It’s time to break out the jackets and keep umbrellas close at hand as the Far North begins to move into a showery winter.
Sea plane makes splash landing at Trinity Inlet before PNG mission
The water-adapted aircraft dazzled onlookers on the marina as it made its final preparations before an important trip overseas. Find out more.
Sea plane makes a splash at Trinity Inlet
The P2-WET seaplane touched down on the waters off Cairns on Tuesday on its final test flight before an important PNG mission.
‘Utterly extraordinary’: Experts stumped over twin-tailed tracks
A mystery animal that left a bizarre double-tailed track in the sand at Wonga Beach has presented a unique challenge for wildlife experts. See the pictures.
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