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Blood donations needed ahead of public holiday

September 29, 2022 9:30 am

With another public holiday coming up, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is calling on locals to roll up their sleeves and...

Drink driver charged over Redlynch crash

September 29, 2022 8:27 am

Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in a crash at Redlynch. A Porsche convertible lost control on Redlynch...

Man charged over Chewko bushfires

September 29, 2022 7:40 am

A man has been charged after allegedly lighting fires around the Mareeba region. On Tuesday afternoon, emergency services were...

Speewah home destroyed by fire

September 28, 2022 7:55 am

A home west of Cairns has been gutted by fire this morning. Multiple emergency crews were called to the...

PSPA declaration, Chewko (Far North Queensland)

September 27, 2022 7:11 pm

Far North police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) at Chewko near Mareeba, due...

PREPARE TO LEAVE – Chewko (near Mareeba)

September 27, 2022 4:53 pm

Warning level: WATCH AND ACT Warning area: Properties on Roiko Road, Bryde Road, Paglietta Road and Chewko Road, Chewko There...

Cyclone preparation support for vulnerable residents

September 27, 2022 8:16 am

Support is available for vulnerable Tablelands locals to get their homes cyclone-ready. Tablelands Regional Council is offering free waste collection...

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