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Let farmers shoot crocodiles, says Qld deputy mayor
A Far North Queensland deputy mayor wants to give farmers and landholders the authority to shoot crocodiles on their property. This is her “commonsense” argument.
Why public department ‘freed’ of meeting marine project deadline
The Far North is turning away “millions of dollars” in contracts everyday Cairns’ most significant infrastructure project since the international airport is delayed.
Parking win revealed for hospital workers
Hospital staff will have access to a new designated parking area and larger shuttle bus in less than two weeks. How it will work.
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Explained: One week of free green waste disposal
Cairns Regional Council is offering free green waste disposal for one week to mark the end of the wet season.
‘It’s a pleasure to help’: Unbelievable number of donations made in honour of wife’s cancer battle
A Cairns man has helped save the lives of up to 2100 people after donating blood and plasma an incredible 700 times. This is his story.
Exposed: Qld patients facing lengthy delays for surgery
Patients in Cairns are facing some of the longest surgery wait times in Queensland, with one in five urgent cases delayed longer than clinically recommended, Australia’s peak medical body says.
‘World-first’ FASD guidelines revealed for Australia
World-first national guidelines for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) have been released in Australia, with hopes to improve assessment and diagnosis of the condition.
Ariarne Titmus and Katie Page celebrate all things Aussie in Cairns
Olympian Ariarne Titmus and Harvey Norman chief executive Katie Page are in Cairns to celebrate all things Australian made, ahead of their keynote speeches at the Cairns Crocodiles convention.
Health officials confirm dengue fever case
Cairns has recorded its first case of dengue fever in almost a decade, breaking a stretch without community transmission of the mosquito-borne virus in Far North Queensland.
‘Just makes me sick’: Heartless thieves ‘welcome’ new residents
A new Cairns resident celebrating her engagement while recovering from brain surgery has had a heartbreaking welcome to the city after her new Toyota CHR was stolen overnight.
Rescue mission saves yachties from sinking vessel
A Cairns-based rescue aircraft has been sent to rescue three people from a sinking yacht in the Coral Sea. How the mission unfolded.
Adventist college unveils high school expansion plan
Celebrating 75 years as a primary school, the Cairns Adventist College has begun accepting enrolments for its inaugural Year 7 class, to commence in 2026.
‘It’s really rewarding’: Mum gives back after loss
When Mel Allen became a sole parent to three young children in 2017, she leaned on a support network of friends and a local veterans organisation. Now, she dedicates her time working for the organisation to support families in the same position as hers.
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