Aussie-first coral IVF program takes place on Great Barrier Reef
An Australian-first program to help regenerate coral reefs has launched in Far North Queensland. How it works.
Cairns
Severed finger found at educational facility after break-in
A would-be thief has left behind a severed finger after a botched break-in at a Cairns educational facility earlier this week.
P-plater fined $1870 after rolling BMW
A woman has been fined after a dark-coloured BMW flipped onto its side, narrowly missing a large tree on Cairns Esplanade.
WATCH: Crocodile drags sea turtle, devours it
A large saltwater crocodile has dragged a sea turtle flailing in the sea before devouring it on the banks of a regional Queensland town. SEE THE VIDEO
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VIDEO: ‘Man-eating size’ croc spotted at busy Far North beach
A popular tourist beach has been closed after a large crocodile was spotted near floating just metres away from unexpecting beachgoers.
Far North revealed as state’s youth crime capital
The Far North is officially the state’s youth crime capital, according to newly-released Queensland Police Service data.
Tragic find in search for hiker missing at Babinda Falls
Emergency services have made a tragic discovery, bringing an end to an extensive search and rescue operation after a hiker fell into water at Babinda Falls and failed to resurface.
‘We were cruising into retirement’: Couple forced to build entire new home after flood
A year on from the devastation of Cyclone Jasper, a Holloways Beach couple’s home has been reduced to a concrete slab and a well-maintained pool.
Reconstruction works begin on damaged Palmerston Highway
Preliminary reconstruction works requiring 1200 cubic metres of concrete and 7km of soil nails have started on two sites on the Palmerston Hwy following the devastating damage sustained during Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
‘Hanging by a thread’: Priest reveals Bali Nine families’ struggle
A Qld bishop who has supported two of the Bali Nine since their imprisonment says the ordeal has taken a toll on the men and their families, and hopes they can find peace.
Third of Qld aged care homes getting worse
The top rated and underperforming aged care homes across Queensland have been revealed. Search and see the list and watch our exclusive video.
Babinda Falls missing man
Senior Sergeant Greg Giles details a large scale search for a missing man who went swimming at Babinda Falls and didn’t resurface. VIDEO: Brendan…
Babinda Falls missing person
Senior Sergeant Greg Giles details a large scale search for a missing man who went swimming at Babinda Falls and didn’t resurface. VIDEO: Brendan…
FNQ’s highest ATAR achievers
The wait is over for more than 28,000 Queensland, Year 12 graduates who have received their Australian Tertiary Admissions Ranks results this week. Meet FNQ’s highest achievers.
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