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11th January 2025

AM Edition

The “entry fee” for Cairns to gain greater access to Pacific: Albo

A commitment to climate change will forge stronger bonds with Pacific nations, creating new economic opportunities and bolster diplomatic ties for Cairns, Prime Minister Anthony Al...

‘Dentistry from the 1950s’: Cairns dentist calls for fluoride’s return

Cairns is embracing post-World War II era dentistry where forceps for pulling teeth are favoured over fluoride in the town’s water supply, a leading Far North health expert says.

‘Human error’ blamed for bailed mother’s Christmas in prison

A mother who was given bail in mid-December on charges of possessing small amounts of drugs, utensils and suspected stolen property spent 24 days in prison because of a “human erro...

Cremation sparks explosive new trends in ash scattering across FNQ

Cemeteries in the region are experiencing a significant shift in memorial trends, with families increasingly turning to cremation. Find out more here.

No ministers, no star power: Why FNQ candidate doesn’t feel like ‘underdog’

From fractured relationships to heavily-resourced ministers, it’s all played a part in the vastly different federal election strategies so far in FNQ. Why 2025 campaigns will be so...

‘He loved life’: Family shattered by loss of loved one in jet ski crash

The passenger who was flung into the Barron River during a jet ski crash that killed her partner for the first time has spoken about the tragic loss of a dedicated father and her l...

Rescue chopper called to ‘life-threatening’ incident at Boulders

The Cairns rescue helicopter has been called to a Far North swimming hole as emergency services assess a patient who was reportedly retrieved from the water, unconscious.