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JCU researchers make TB breakthrough

July 16, 2025 8:37 am

A James Cook University team may have found a new way to fight tuberculosis—by delivering a stronger vaccine directly into...

Boy airlifted to Townsville Hospital in critical condition after crash in Far North

July 15, 2025 8:57 am

A young boy has been airlifted to Townsville University Hospital and is now in a critical condition, following a serious...

Record high house prices hit regional QLD including Cairns

July 14, 2025 9:09 am

House prices continue to climb, with three quarters of regional Queensland suburbs sitting at record high values. That’s according to...

JCU drones reveals mass coral death in Far North

July 11, 2025 9:02 am

James Cook University scientists have revealed coral bleaching at Lizard Island has hit record levels. Using high-resolution drones, scientists from...

Man to face court after 300 involved in mass brawl post Origin

July 11, 2025 8:53 am

Around 300 people have been involved in a massive brawl in Cairns city early yesterday morning. Multiple police crews were...

Virtual Skin Biopsy could be a life saver as melanomas diagnosed daily in Cairns

July 9, 2025 9:11 am

With at least one melanoma diagnosed every day in Cairns, skin checks have just become easier and smarter as a...

63-year-old dies after paragliding accident

July 8, 2025 10:06 am

A 63-year-old Utchee Creek man has died after a fatal aviation incident at Mena Creek. The paraglider was airlifted to...

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