Cairns and far north
Brother jailed over sister stabbing
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A 47-year-old Aurukun man has been sentenced to three years in jail after pleading guilty in the District Court in Cairns, in far north Queensland, to stabbing his sister.
Anglers accused of stealing croc warning signs
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The Environmental Protection Agency believes irresponsible anglers have stolen croc warning signs from the boat ramp at Edmonton, south of Cairns.
Ambulance union backs dying patients claim
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The union representing Qld paramedics backs claims patients have died because they could not get a hospital bed.
Pitt says Govt won't backtrack on council mergers
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Queensland Local Government Minister Warren Pitt says the Government's policy on council amalgamations is not going to change.
Welfare cuts tougher than Cape York trials: Pearson
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Cape York Aboriginal leader Noel Pearson says the Federal Government's plan to strip Centrelink payments from parents whose children skip school is tougher than the welfare trials currently underway in Queensland.
Far north forums spotlight Indigenous education
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Cape York residents are being urged to attend public forums about Indigenous education in the region today.
Road crash study highlights rural drink-driving
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A study into crashes in rural and remote parts of north Queensland has found alcohol is a major contributing factor in many road accidents.
Residents demand end to council merger
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About 500 residents crowded into the Mossman Shire Hall last night demanding that the former Douglas Shire break away from its merger with Cairns in far north Queensland.
Cane regions warned of smut threat
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Sugar research organisation the BSES expects all farms in three of Queensland's main cane growing regions will be affected by smut in the next year.
Researcher fears for reef sharks' future
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A north Queensland marine researcher says sharks are on the verge of being wiped out on the Great Barrier Reef.
New long-term lease deal for graziers
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Rural lobby group AgForce says primary producers in Queensland will be able to apply for leases for up to 50 years under a new agreement with the State Government.
Historical breastplate returned to Indigenous owners
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An Aboriginal breastplate has today been handed back to the traditional owners near Ingham in north Queensland.
Govt promises continued basin access
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The Queensland Government says it will continue to guarantee access to communities and graziers using water from the Great Artesian Basin.
Man hurt in Cairns awning fall
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A man is in hospital after falling an awning of a Cairns hotel .
Heart Foundation applauds Govt's fat-busting town initiative
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The Heart Foundation has praised the Queensland Government's plan to offer $1 million to communities that come up with the best ideas to tackle obesity.
Council to develop festivals plan
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The Cairns Regional Council has decided to develop a strategy for festivals.
Northern Pride too good for Magpies
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The Northern Pride has won its first finals match against the Souths Logan Magpies in Brisbane yesterday in Queensland Cup rugby league.
Cyclone helps keep canopy walk costs down
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The Qld Govt says its latest ecotourism attraction has come in under budget, partly thanks to Cyclone Larry.
Two Gold Coast hit-and-runs in 24 hours
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Two people have been killed and one injured in accidents on Queensland's roads overnight.
Main Roads workers stage 24-hour strike
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The Queensland Public Sector Union (QPSU) says Main Roads Department staff across the state have launched their most significant industrial action in 20 years.
Cairns council returns water allowance
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The Cairns Regional Council has decided to spend more than $500,000 on a one-off water allocation for householders.
Aurukun council defends 'big brother' cameras
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The Aurukun Shire Council is defending installing a 'big brother'-style security system in the community.
Rising sea temperatures threaten sponge survival: study
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Marine researchers have found that rising sea temperatures pose a direct threat to reef sponges.
Injured man on remand over Cairns shooting
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A 31-year-old man involved in a police stand-off in Cairns in far north Queensland has faced a special bedside court hearing in hospital on Thursday.
Liquor group says 'alcopop' laws have failed
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A national body representing alcohol producers says far north Queensland liquor retailers overwhelmingly believe the new 'alcopop' tax has failed to curb binge drinking.
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