Plus, the Police Union is urging locals to acknowledge the great work our police do to keep us safe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, the BOM has apologised for issuing an accidental Tsunami test warning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report from survivors of the Dec 2023 floods is being released

Plus, the Main Roads Minister has weighed in on the RACQ's Unroadworthy Road's survey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A crime wave has hit Edge Hill this week

A big effort required to contain a Mareeba fire that was threatening homes

Plus, police are appealing for witnesses of a serious assault at a licenced premise in Cairns North.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cairns airport is expected to be disrupted Friday as workers go on strike

Plus, stage one of the $47M Wangetti Trail officially opens to the public today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Those involved in a Bungalow murder have been identified

Plus, Relationships Australia Qld says the federal government’s $80M funding to implement the recommendations from a recent family relationships report is long overdue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Round 6 of the State Gov's Business Growth Fund is now open

Plus, Cairns has received State grants of nearly $75K so far, benefiting the Cairns Aquarium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Cairns North woman has been charged with murder

It comes as three people have died on the GBR in FNQ so far this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No proof of swimming ability needed for Reef activities

Plus, Queensland's mining sector needs over 3500 new workers by the end of 2029.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cairns is destined to be put on the global stage for mountain biking

Plus, fifteen new police officers are coming to the Far North.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An investigation is underway into claims of historic abuse at a local school

Plus: PM Rejects $1 Billion Bruce Highway Request.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland House Sales Decline in August

Plus: A coroners report will be prepared after a fisherman has died at Kurrimine beach on the Cassowary coast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier requests $1bn for embattled Bruce Highway

A Police Search is underway for a missing 49 year old fisherman in the Far North. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cowboys secure flights to Sydney tomorrow

Plus: The worst crash spots on the Bruce revealed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Search and rescue for Atherton fisherman to begin this morning

Plus: Parents and siblings of troubled teens will also be offered support, as part of the LNP’s latest election promise for new youth justice schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 new Cairns bus routes under Greens

Plus: The Queensland Greens want to see more bus's in on Cairns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New guide helping people considering a move to the regions

Plus: 50c cent fares locked in no matter who wins the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northern Pride season ended by Dolphins golden point

Plus: Aeromedical organisation, Life flight, says there'll be no added pressure on their helicopters and crews. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50c Fares locked in for Cairns

Plus: Finals fever hits the Far North with both the Cowboys and Pride trying to the fieldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trinty Beach man charged after a commercial jet boat crash

Plus: As police investigations into a Trinity Inlet jet boat collision continue the operator says they're cooperating with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taipans point guard ruled out ahead of NBL Blitz clash

Plus: The State government has passed new laws to crack down on the illicit supply of tobacco products and vapes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Report into  Cairns watchhouse released

Plus: Cairns water police are putting the call out for any info from the moment a commercial jet boat crashed into a tinny on Redbank Creek. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Great Barrier Reef tourist dead

Plus: The rocky start to the taipans blitz campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State opposition raising serious fire department concerns with CCC

Plus: A charity group supporting Far Northern veterans and defence force personnel has welcomed the release of an historic report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How term 3 fared in terms of Far Northern school sickness

Plus: A 16 year old Girl will front court this week after allegedly cutting the face of another girl the same age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls for Qantas to sell Jetstar

Plus: Calls for the Queensland government to introduce mandatory caps to curb losses at Far North pokie machines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Search for NSW woman missing in FNQ suspended

Plus: The Cowboy's attempt to secure a home final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

still hope in the search for missing NSW woman near Cape York

Plus: 30 people now are on the ground in Cape York as the search for missing Jamilla Humphrey enters day 8. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Less than 14% of eligible kids vaccinated against Meningococcal

Plus: Today marks 1 month since the start of the State Government's 50-cent public transport fare trial..but we still don't know whether patronage has increased in Cairns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Officers charged over alleged assault of Mareeba prisoner

Plus: It's another Bronze for Mt Sheridan's own Grant 'Scooter' Patterson in the Pool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More calls for fast track of Bruce Highway overtaking lanes

Plus: A local politician says the State Government's Failing to properly address the growing croc crisis in Far north Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Search for Missing NSW woman enters 6th day

Plus: The expansion of a meningococcal outbreak warning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New details on missing NSW woman near Cape York

Plus: The Bruce Highway is set to re-open tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northern Beaches infant with meningococcal in hospital

Plus: Online safety is the top priority for authorities this Child Protection week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ferris Wheel to get temporary replacement

Plus: Operators of the Savannah-lander are heartbroken have after vandals pummelled the windows with rocks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bronze for local in the pool

Plus: The Cairns Taipans are preparing for 24/25 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missing NSW Woman's van found in Cape York

Plus: A preschooler remains in Cairns hospital after a vehicle and pedestrian in Manoora. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International Tourist dead at far north island

Plus: Riders on the Townsville To Cairns bike ride will arrive in the Far North today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woman fighting for life after being found unresponsive at FNQ island

Plus: The Fair Work Ombudsman is encouraging employers to dob in illegal industrial action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motorcyclist  fighting for life after traffic stop crash

Plus: Far Northern construction workers will walk off the job today in support of the controversial CFMEU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boat capsize at Cairns wharf

Plus: Another 44 Million has been set aside for barlow park to get the site ready for 2032.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cairns construction workers set to rally today

Plus: The Search for a Missing Mareeba man continues this morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motorcyclist caught allegedly doing 127Km's in a 60 zone

Plus: The captain cook highway is now open after a Diesel tanker rolled spilling fuel over the major route.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Search for Mareeba Man continues

Plus, an extra $192M will go towards improving water quality within the GBR.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crime scene declared in Mooroobool this morning following a stabbing

Plus, Post and Boast laws have been expanded by the State Government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FNQ drivers are the best at obeying rules in school zones

Plus, Chair of the Supermarket Prices Committee has doubts about a new interim Food Farmers' Commissioner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The KAP's taking action against rising croc numbers in FNQ

Plus, an expert warns the Green's idea to build new public health clinics might not be a good idea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mulgrave MP Curtis Pitt says it's time he stepped down from politics

Plus, wildlife rangers are denying claims they got the wrong croc responsible for killing a Far Northern Publican.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cairns' Olympian superstar is excited to skateboard at LA and Brisbane

Plus, the State Government's expanded a cash-back program to recruit more tradies in Cairns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man arrested for allegedly drink-driving with four small kids in the car

Plus, Crimestoppers have reported a concerning increase of crimes in the past year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is no man-eating croc at large in FNQ according to wildlife officers

Plus, a GoFundMe page is raising money for a local man killed in a buggy rollover last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proposed "Castle Law" under parliamentary scrutiny

Plus, home school rates in Queensland have reached a record high.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JCU's developed an AI-powered tool to detect sugarcane diseases

Plus, a local is contending for the Rural Woman's Award tonight in Canberra.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council has defended their right to hold a $30K workshop

Plus, investigations are continuing into a fatal buggy crash that killed a Malanda man.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man has life-threatening injuries after falling at Crystal Cascades

Plus, rent prices continue to escalate across Cairns according to latest data from PropTrack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Community is reeling after a fatal buggy crash kills a young Malanda man

Plus: 30 people have been charged in Cairns with a combined 68 offences in just a week as part of a police operation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tablelands man dead in buggy crash

Plus: Rent payments will soon be fee-free thanks to recently passed new lawsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public have their say on double island

Meantime the double tree has re-opened although the pool that one of the chopper blades fell into remains closed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Confirmed Meningococcal cases in far northern community

Plus: Report on the Hilton chopper crash, 6-8 weeks awaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cairns waterpark closer to reality

Plus: A cairns waterpark is no longer a pipedreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helicopter transport safety report weeks away

Rumours the Cowboys Star is moving to St George. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Val Holmes Deal yet to be inked

Plus: local boy honored for Bravery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cairns Chopper pilot celebrating promotion the night before

Plus: The latest on the Hilton chopper crash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland to establish farmers commissioner

Unanswered questions are lingering about the motivation behind an unauthorised flight that crashed into the Carins Hilton early yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carins chopper pilot yet to be identified

The pilot was killed after crashing into the Double Tree by Hilton in the early hours of this morning, causing a fire and evacuation of 400 people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helicopter crash: Pilot was on "unauthorised flight"

No-one on the ground has been injured as the chopper crashed into the hotel  at just before 1:50 this morning police have not confirmed the status of those onboard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chopper Crashes into Esplanade Hotel

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FNQ rental market at 'Extreme vacnancy'

Plus: a big push to fix the BruceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food victims concerned of official communication Pre Jasper

Plus: a week on from the alleged hit-and-run that killed a woman in Mossman and no-one has been charged. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ombudsman recovers almost 280k in stolen Cairns wages

Plus: Steven Miles fuel price cycle policy will have little effect in the Far North. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charges yet to be laid a week on from alleged Mossman hit-and-run

Plus: Tributes flowing for NSW father killed by croc in FNQ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cairns hospital at capacity

Plus: It's unclear if the premier's public petrol pumps will be coming to the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tributes flowing for NSW Dr killed by croc in Far North Queensland

Plus: The Premier proposes public fuel pumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Human remains found in Far North croc

Plus: Another Queensland man allegedly wielding a blade has been shot by police - the second police shooting in as many days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Croc responsible for NSW fisherman disappearance shot

Plus: The search for a man feared to have been dragged underwater by a crocodile continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man hospitalised after Tablelands police shooting

Plus: A Tablelands man is in hospital after being shot by police. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW tourist missing after falling into Far Northern river

Plus: A woman has died after a hit-and-run in Mossman.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health minister calls for flu jabs in schools

Just a week after a north Queensland cyclist in his 60s was killed in a hit-and-run in Bowen south of Townsville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mossman woman dead after hit-and-run

Police are yet to determine the cause of the Espalnarde blaze. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Region's will feel any permanent loss" Tourism body on REX

Plus: Big opportunities with as cowboys take on the Tigers Tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local sporting clubs scoring extra cash

Emergency Services were called to the three story property at just after midnight before evacuating the neighbouring harbour side and Acaia hotels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evacuations after massive esplanade blaze

Plus: 2000 aviation jobs are in limbo as another regional airline hits turbulence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The future of double island is in your hands

Plus: a chance for your two cents on the future of Double Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Union's to work  with administrators to save REX

Plus: The Cairns Coast guard have been handed the keys to a new toy set to make our waters safer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State of Bruce Highway laid bare

Plus: Far North Police are investigating a crash in Laura that killed a man in his 30's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holmes "allowed" to explore the open market

Plus: A shocking admission from the chief of the Queensland Ambulance Service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier unveils new domestic violence plan

Plus: the Sharks are circling our NQ Cowboys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls for 3G shutdown to be delayed

Things like reviewing the rostering process to manage fatigue..and establishing an event specific social media strategySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recommendations to improve Cairns disaster management

Plus: Far North kids are better off with schools sticking to the national curriculumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hospital  expansion soon breaking ground

Plus: The North Queensland Cowboys reckon we're looking good coming into the back half of the season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland sugar body accused of undermining the industry

An independent evaluation has found the Youth Co-Responder Teams Program has significantly reduced the rate of youth offending in Cairns since it's inception 3 years ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fight against youth offenders making inroads

It comes as the Oxford economics Building in Australia report says the government will fall short of it's one million homes by 2029 target.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cairns city centre could be key in solving the housing crisis

Plus: Amnesty International is condemning the human rights violations and violent assaults on children who are detained in Queensland adult watchhouses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baron Gorge hydro back up and running

A quick search of his nearby car found that he did allegedly have a rifle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man allegedly threatens to bring a gun to Cairns nightclub

The Mareeba Chamber of Commerce demands the bridge be replaced within the next term of government, rather than waiting until 2031 as currently promised by the Miles government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local business will "suffer" if Kuranda bridge not fixed ASAP

Polls show 57% of people would prefer an LNP government on a two-party preferred basis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miles labelled the most unpopular premier in years

6 years ago 24-year-old Toyah was allegedly murdered on Wangetti Beach north of Cairns, with Indian National Rajwindr Sing accused.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toyah Cordingly trial delayed eight months

Plus: Queensland's been denied a hat trick of Origin titles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 year old fighting for life after Mareeba after pedestrian incident

Plus: The Maroons were brave but even a vocal 52-thousand-strong crowd couldn't get them over the line last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.2m dollar fraud charge with Cairns victim

The joint state and federally funded centre will be located at the TAFE campus in Cairns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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