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ABCFarNorth

  1. Remote communities get relief from ATM fees tinyurl.com/cqppy7m
  2. Qld Government to review Indigenous alcohol policies. bit.ly/JXj7pF
  3. @CairnsTaipans Alex Loughton has re-signed with the club for two more years. twitter.com/CairnsTaipans/…
  4. The @CairnsTaipans will make a player announcement this morning.
  5. Rex Highway btwn Mossman + Mount Molloy is closed due to landslides. The road is closed indefinitely while repairs are conducted.
  6. The Rex Highway between Mossman & Mount Molloy is closed due to a large number of landslides. This road is closed... fb.me/1Bke2BylP
  7. Documentary Director Roly Stokes shares the his tips in low budget filmmaking bit.ly/MqUDlG #abcopen
  8. Burke remains cautious over bauxite mine expansion in Cape York. tinyurl.com/7qj7dxe
  9. @TMRQld say the Bruce Highway near Kennedy has re-opened to two lanes after a multi-vehicle crash this morning.
  10. #FNQ sports club sued for gravy slip up. tinyurl.com/buerpzp @bradry @Phil_Staley
  11. Bruce Hwy closed between Tully and Cardwell at Kennedy due to multi-vehicle crash. Likely to re-open at 4pm. Call 131940 for updates.
  12. Stricken ship the ID Integrity arrives in Cairns: tinyurl.com/83fs5ed
  13. @Doctortriplej talks up Frenzal Rhomb's upcoming gig in Cairns. tinyurl.com/7jc3rc6
  14. @Frenzalofficial's the Doctor talks broadcasting and rocking out 20 years on from the start of the band. tinyurl.com/7jc3rc6
  15. Museum curator wants more recognition given to Torres Strait Islanders for their involvement in #WWII. tinyurl.com/cw5a9nr @nikolaibeilharz
  16. Cowboy Sims breaks both bones in left leg. tinyurl.com/7lmrajc
  17. Marine pilots fear major disaster on Barrier Reef tinyurl.com/6ou78bx
  18. Have you seen those tiny planes flying over #PortDouglas? This is what it feels like up there bit.ly/KWk0Ms #abcopen