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

Katter's Australia Party has welcomed the LNP pledge to reform an advisory body to fix the Bruce Highway, but says we need imidiate action not more studies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tributes flow for mum killed in Gordonvale clash

Plus: A Queensland emergency doctor is reminding school leavers that inhaling laughing gas is no joke with potentially deadly consequences.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bodies of Missing Elderly Couple Found in Far North Queensland

Plus: Bodies of Missing Elderly Couple Found in Far North Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crisafulli Promises to Fix ‘Goat Track’ Bruce Highway

Plus: 3 boaties have been rescued after spending 24 hours clinging to a sunk vessel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gordonvale woman dead in Bruce Highway Crash another in Hospital

Plug: The Member For Hill will face court later this month over a speeding fine to prove a point.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tablelands Shed fires to be investigated this morning

Plus: Fire investigators to examine shed fires in Evelyn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local Club suffers fourth break-in in two months

Plus, the majority of Sunwater's dams are looking healthy going into Summer with Tinaroo Falls Dam at just over 91% full.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fears mount as the Mossman Mill is being sold piece-by-piece

Plus, calls to be kind to the 17,000-plus Cairns retail workers this holiday season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The alleged poisoning of protected trees in Atherton is under investigation

Plus, the Cairns Taipans will be hoping to end their losing streak in Round 8 of the NBL this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ketamine use is on the rise among regional Queenslanders

Plus, calls for tiny homes to have more consistent quality standards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revealed - it's costing $26K a day for traffic control on the Kuranda Range

Plus, Cairns' most popular dog breeds revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities are cracking down on local businesses selling illegal vapes

Plus, Mareeba residents are planning a Town Hall tomorow to demand urgent action against crime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regional Queenslanders are using the most party drugs in the country

Plus, Cowboys winger Jakiya Whitfield will play for the JILLAROOS Pacific Championships Cup Final against New Zealand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Trump presidency could slow climate action in Queensland

Plus, more year 12 students will head to local hotspots to avoid the hustle and bustle this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cairns man sentenced after drink driving causes catastrophic injuries

Plus, forecasters are predicting an average upcoming cyclone season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edmonton woman is assaulted and her car stolen overnight

Plus, plans are in the pipeline for new subdivision on 24H of re-purposed cane land near Gordonvale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland's 'Adult Time Adult Crime' Laws will be mandated by Xmas

Plus, the new Treasurer has revealed it'll cost $15M to scrap the Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renewed calls to fluoridate Cairns' water amid rampant tooth decay

Plus, the Cairns Taipans have suffered through their sixth straight loss in the NBL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suspicious unit fire in Freshwater is under investigation

76-year-old man killed in a car crash on Gillies Range Road.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fatal Crash in Yungaburra

A "Flash Flood Watch and Act" message sent this morning was issued in error. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council issues accidental flash food warning

Munt, the Maltese Shih Tzu stolen in a car theft outside a Sheridan Street GP clinic, has been safely returned to his owner, Uber driver Sean Dunwoodie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stolen Uber Dog Safely Returned After Car Theft

Plus: a local diver has been crowned Miss Scuba Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls for Publics help in alleged dog-napping

Plus: The one far northern seat not lost to the LNP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crissafulli to be sworn in as Premier today

Plus: The Cazalys clash is brewing with Hawthorne taking on Narrm tomorrow night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miles wins  debate... by a whisker

Plus: more reported job cuts at JCU   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

teen year old charged with rock throw that hospitalised 5 yr old

Plus: The Cairns Taipans fell short of the weekend suffering their third loss in a row. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5yr old boy flown to hospital after rock allegedly thrown at head

Plus: a new Police beats will be in place at the Mount Sheridan Shopping centre if labour is elected next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Urgent action needed for the Cairns rental crisis

Plus: There were no clear winners from the Premier and the Opposition Leader's second debate, with each parties' plans to reduce crime again in the spotlight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woman in her 70's in Cairns hospital after crash on the Bruce

Plus: Australia's medical board says it's confident in its ability to assess overseas-trained doctors before they see Queensland patients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LNP swing in Cairns not as strong as other NQ seats

Plus: Motorists are warned to stop feeding endangered cassowary on Gillies Range Road.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Locals to be on alert for sophisticated romance scams

Plus, the major supermarkets are assuring us the egg supply is stable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Katter's Australian Party Leader sheds light on abortion stance

Plus: Labor commit $20m for Mareeba HospitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No safety recommendations following a fatal helicopter crash.

Plus: Nearly 20 guns have been seized by local cops during a firearms blitz in the Far North. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Appeals in the search for missing Far North man

Plus: The president of the Australian Medical Association Queensland is concerned about kids becoming addicted to nicotine products.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two charged following  alleged torture incident in Koah

Cairns Pro Tour Qualifying continues today with matches underway tomorrow.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jense  prevails on centre court

Plus, experts are warning pet owners to remain vigilant as tick season gets underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A $19.3M youth rehab centre is set to open in Edmonton in 2025

Plus, construction of 183 self-contained apartments at the Cairns Airport is slated to begin later this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 12yo Edmonton boy has been charged with break and enter

Plus, it's National Remembrance Day, a time to remember the bravery and commitment of our QPS officers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Tablelands man has died in a motorbike and truck collision

Those involved in a Bungalow murder have been identified

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

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: 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 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

A Magnetic Island engineer believes a robot could be one way of saving the Great Barrier Reef.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NQ built robot aims to help save the Great Barrier Reef

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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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 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, 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, 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

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

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

Val Holmes Deal yet to be inked

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

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: 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

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.

$35m health training facility for Cairns

Police say the men didn't jump from the rocks entering the water from the shore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two dead at popular far north  waterfall

Emergency services were called to Milla Milla Falls after reports that 2 men had gone missing after entering the water just before 9 this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two missing from popular Far North waterfall

Exercise Austral Shield requires the rapid response of full-time and ADF Reserve personnel from the 2nd Division.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ADF exercise kicks off in Cairns

The property owner smashed the window of the Lexus pulling the man to safety at around 11 am yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

61 year old rescued from car in Red Lynch pool

A 24-year-old remains in hospital after emergency services were called to a property on David Street at around 3:40 on Saturday morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man, 27, fronting court over alleged 3am assault

the $27 million will redevelop the Cairns Mental Health Service on Sheridan St, with construction expected to start in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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