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Queensland lifeguard shortage leaves beaches unpatrolled during school holidays

Surf Life Saving Queensland says its lifeguard numbers have fallen "well below quota" as an industry-wide staff shortage leads to a reduction in patrol locations from the Sunshine Coast to Cairns.

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Doomadgee inquest hears of more systemic issues, prejudice and a need for solutions

As the coronial inquest into the deaths of three Indigenous women from the Gulf community of Doomadgee concludes its latest sittings in Cairns this week, relatives of the deceased say they are exhausted with frustration and grief.

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Police and social workers team up to fight youth crime in Cairns

Youth justice worker Matt Egan and others team up with police on the beat, building relationships and trying to keep youngsters on the straight and narrow. Using distinctive designs on cars helps young people feel safe when they see the vehicle.

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Former Ports North executive Alan George Vico jailed for five years over rape of Norwegian backpacker

A jury took eight hours to decide that Alan George Vico was guilty of raping an intoxicated Norwegian woman in a Cairns motel in 2018.

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Smith hits 105 as NZ set 267 in last ODI

Steve Smith hit 105 and Marnus Labuschagne 52 as Australia set New Zealand 268 runs to win in skipper Aaron Finch's final one day international.

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Australia beats New Zealand by 25 runs in the final ODI in Cairns, sweeps series 3-0

A 25-run victory sees Australia claim a 3-0 ODI series victory over New Zealand in Cairns, as departing skipper Aaron Finch leaves ODI cricket on a high.

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Australia complete 3-0 ODI series whitewash over New Zealand – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Australia ensured their captain, Aaron Finch, retired from 50-over cricket with a series sweep over New Zealand

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Frank Teodo shares the family story behind the secret cave on his Cairns sugarcane farm

Most kids are lucky to get a cubby house in the backyard, but the Teodo clan in Far North Queensland has its own man-made cave thanks to an "abnormally strong" ancestor who survived the horrors of war.

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Rattlesnake Root cough mixture bottle leads to fascinating Cairns historical discovery

The chance discovery of a mysterious "rattlesnake root" potion has brought to light the forgotten story of one of Australia's most spectacular pharmaceutical failures – from an era less bygone than first thought.

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Australia defeat New Zealand by 113 runs in second one-day international – as it happened

Over-by-over report: The trans-Tasman rivals meet again in the three-match Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series in Cairns. Join our writers for updates

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Australia thrash NZ, seal ODI series win

The Chappell-Hadlee trophy will remain in Australia for another year after the hosts scored a 112-run win to seal the three-match series with one game to spare.

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Adam Zampa shines and Aaron Finch fails again as Australia down New Zealand to secure ODI series

Adam Zampa was the lead destroyer for Australia as they did it easily against New Zealand in Cairns but skipper Aaron Finch failed to fire with the bat yet again.

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Widow of Brisbane man allegedly killed during tryst with escort gives evidence at trial

The Brisbane businessman's body was found at a hotel in Cairns. A sex worker he allegedly arranged to meet is on trial over his death.

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No cramping pickle for Green in second ODI

Of all the new age medicinal concoctions available to sports stars it's a simple salty drink that will have Cameron Green ready for their second ODI in Cairns.

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Sex worker Madeleine Lewin showed interest in dominatrix services before client's death, court hears

The Supreme Court hears evidence from the client of a sex worker charged over the 2020 death of Anthony Brady at a Cairns hotel, with the jury shown images of the scene in which his body was found.

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Australia beat New Zealand by two wickets in first one-day international – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Australia drew first blood in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns with a two-wicket win

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Green, Carey combine to edge NZ in ODI

Australia have gone 1-0 up in the ODI series against New Zealand thanks to a mammoth effort from allrounder Cameron Green and wicketkeeper Alex Carey.

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Sex worker Madeleine Lewin stands trial over death of client in Cairns hotel room

It is alleged the man died of asphyxiation but the court heard the accused is not believed to have been experienced in providing "dominatrix-type services".

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Australian Ballet First Nations cadet visits Yipirinya School in Central Australia

Cairns-based dancer Troy Schrieber hopes to use his 2022 cadetship with The Australian Ballet to inspire Indigenous children from Central Australia to pursue the art form.

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Transport Workers' Union calls for change to no-child-left-behind policy after Cairns bus driver sacked

The no-child-left-behind principle was introduced after the disappearance Daniel Morcombe, but the Transport Workers' Union has defended a driver sacked for failing to adhere to it.

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Woolworths stores lock up aerosol deodorants amid chroming concerns in Queensland

The retail giant has joined efforts to stamp out chroming, a potentially deadly practice that medical experts say is akin to "melting your brain".

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Crocodile, jellyfish threat as volunteers race to restore tropical harbour's forgotten seagrass meadows

A team of scientists is determined to reestablish destroyed seagrass meadows near Cairns — a haven for marine life — navigating some of nature's deadliest creatures along the way.

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Man faces Queensland court after the alleged murder and torture of his 5-year-old son

The boy died in Yarrabah, near Cairns, after allegedly suffering ‘catastrophic injuries’, police say

Irish Mirror

Google Maps users appear to find 'ghost' plane downed in Australian rainforest

The keen-eyed Maps users came across the image of a white, aircraft-shaped image among the trees in the Cardwell Range, between Townsville Range and Cairns in North-eastern Australia.

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Cairns lifeguard wins best in Queensland after long battle with rare 'sleeping beauty syndrome'

After nearly 20 years of battling deadly jellyfish while in the red and yellow, Jon Murray from Queensland's far north coast has been named the state's best lifeguard.

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