Tag: Cairns 4870
Police divers to join search for missing swimmer
A day-long search has been unable to find a man missing at a dangerous swimming hole south of Cairns, in far north Queensland. [MORE]
Reefs not protected from climate change, conference told
The Ecological Society of Australia's annual conference in Sydney has been told research shows marine reserves are failing to protect coral reefs from climate change. [MORE]
Torres Strait air service decision looms
A new regional airline could soon be providing regular passenger services in the Torres Strait, off far north Queensland, by the end of the year.[MORE]
Farm group seeks clearer drought aid transition
The Queensland Farmers Federation says transition arrangements for new drought assistance measures need to be improved.[MORE]
More far north dengue fever cases expected
Health authorities expect there will be more cases of dengue fever in Cairns, in far north Queensland, after two people were diagnosed with the mosquito-borne disease.[MORE]
Divers to retrieve drowned man
Police are waiting for specialist divers to arrive before attempting to retrieve the body of a 23-year old man who drowned south of Cairns in far north Queensland.[MORE]
Boy's body found in creek
A boy has been killed in a boating accident near Maryborough in the state's south-east.[MORE]
Search continues for boy hit by boat
Police divers have resumed the search for an 8yo boy who went missing in a creek near Maryborough yesterday.[MORE]
Teacher scholarships aim to boost bush education
Remote families have welcomed new initiatives aimed at recruiting and retaining teachers to isolated areas.[MORE]
Rail line reopened after fatal smash
The rail line between Townsville and Cairns in north Qld has reopened today after a fatal crash.[MORE]
Sydney keeps the Spirit alive
Beleaguered NBL franchise Sydney put aside a week of controversy and uncertainty surrounding the club's future with an inspiring 103-94 victory over South Dragons on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Authorities continue to clean up train wreck
Authorities expect to remove the wreckage of a fatal train crash in far north Qld by late today.[MORE]
Crossing lights working at train crash site, QR says
Qld Rail says the lights at a railway crossing where a tilt train and a semi-trailer collided were working.[MORE]
Researchers fear widespread reef coral bleaching
Marine researchers fear the Great Barrier Reef will suffer more coral bleaching than normal over the next 12 months because of rising sea temperatures.[MORE]
Indigenous council to challenge canteen snub
A Cape York Aboriginal council in far north Queensland says it is outraged by a Supreme Court ruling that has shut down the community's only canteen.[MORE]
Authorities investigate fatal train crash
Investigations are continuing into a fatal level-crossing accident in far north Queensland.[MORE]
Faulty signals blamed for rail smash
Queensland's Transport Minister John Mickel has promised a full investigation into a fatal level-crossing accident.[MORE]
2 dead after train ploughs into semi
Two people have been killed in an accident involving a train and a semi-trailer in north Queensland.[MORE]
Man fronts court over Aurukun stabbing murder
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in the far north Queensland Cape York Aboriginal community of Aurukun.[MORE]
Opposition under fire over Cairns Hospital documents
The State Government says the Opposition has not met its promise to release the documents used to plan a new Cairns Hospital in far north Queensland.[MORE]
Indigenous councils lose fight to control canteens
A Supreme Court ruling has shut down canteens in two Cape York Aboriginal communities in far north Queensland.[MORE]
New and improved facilities for Cairns airport
The first stage of improved facilities at the domestic terminal of Cairns airport has officially opened for business.[MORE]
Qld Parliament passes new laws for carers
Queensland Parliament has passed legislation that recognises the role of carers, with the State Government supporting an amended Opposition Private Member's Bill. [MORE]
Injured toddler's mum says driver's sentence too lenient
The mother of a toddler who was hit by a four-wheel drive has criticised the suspended jail sentence given to the driver in far north Queensland.[MORE]
Future of 60 Qld-based ABC Learning centres uncertain
The future of 60 ABC Learning childcare centres in Qld remain under a cloud.[MORE]
