12-hour days, tailored learning: The school for kids on court orders
As Premier David Crisafulli admits to an exodus of teachers, he has unveiled a special school for youths with criminal records.
Cairns
‘National treasure’: Tributes for castaway David Glasheen
The man who became a global icon after retreating to a remote Far North Queensland island after losing his fortune has died peacefully in Brisbane.
Why is it so cold in Cairns?
Far North has recorded lower than average temperatures across the past week, as tourists flock to the region for school holidays.
Live and local: Stratford Sounds music festival in pictures
A killer line-up of local musicians and bands have brought the vibes to the streets and favourite local hangouts of Stratford for the free and inaugural Stratford Sounds music festival on Saturday. Did our photographer snap you?
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‘Do you like the food?’: Qld aged care home food rating revealed
Queensland has 198 aged care homes where one person or more claimed to never be happy with the food they were served. See who is serving up culinary delights and who falls short.
Parents win right to access CCTV after schoolboy’s death
Previously withheld CCTV vision leading up to the death of 15-year-old boy while at school will be provided to his grieving parents after the minister intervened.
‘Dreadful mark in our history’: Friend of explosion victim speaks out on 10th anniversary
It begun as an ordinary day in a quiet country town, but by days’ end Nicola Baker was comforting her severely burnt friend who later died from an explosion that injured up to 20 others.
Town marks 10 years since cafe tragedy as firefighter loses home
A firefighter who was commended for his efforts on the day of the deadly Serves You Right cafe blast in Far North Qld has lost his home to fire just days before the 10th anniversary of the disaster.
Sweet treats a big hit at Cairns’ newest dessert bar offering
A new Cairns city business is scooping the frozen dessert market with a product lovers of sweet treats can’t seem to get enough of.
Firefighters to the rescue for trapped blue-tongue lizard
Firefighters were called to the rescue of a blue-tongued lizard trapped inside a decorative log, after the curious reptile became firmly wedged inside with no way out. See the photos.
How mindfulness is helping stop police burnout
Anxiety and poor sleep are two critical factors driving police officer burnout but mindfulness meditation is showing significant promise as a remedy, according to new research from JCU.
Extra DV powers for police challenged at public hearing
Plans to slap DV offenders with GPS trackers have been supported by community groups, but giving cops’ additional powers to bypass the courts have come under question.
Run, cheer and help raise $25,000 for an essential cancer service
Whether you’re a budding triathlete, run club enthusiast or keen cheerleader, anyone can get involved in this Cairns sporting event making a difference for cancer patients.
Repeated mechanical failure of ferry leaves cars stuck mid-river
Questions are being asked of a local government’s ferry maintenance schedule after an embarrassing failure of the beleaguered Cape York barge just days after hull repairs.
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