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Cairns & Far NorthJoined November 2013
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Golfing fanatics will have a chance to hit the fairways of the Far North this weekend with the return of Survivor Golf. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
The sugar tax debate is fizzing again, with renewed calls to put a levy on soft drinks to tackle the nation's obesity epidemic. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
Sean Spring is competing in the Cairns Ironman to fundraise for the Young Animal Protection Society, which made a big difference to his mental health. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
A psychologist who worked in prisons across the state has become one of three Queenslanders to be awarded the Australian Corrections Medal. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
Barbeques have been fired up and pools were packed today as people made the most of the Australia Day public holiday. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
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The for 2023 is body image activist, director, writer and speaker Taryn Brumfitt. #7NEWS #AusoftheYear
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Bailey Jacobs is on a mission to swap competitive darts and work in a fruit shop for an electrical apprenticeship. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
Parents are being urged to teach their kids the importance of eye health by booking them in early for a vision test. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
A high school teacher was among seven Far North locals recognised for their valuable contributions to the community at this year's Australia Day Awards. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
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.@CouncilCairns has approved new safety measures at the Babinda Boulders to stop swimmers from putting themselves and others at risk. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
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A man accused of murdering young woman Toyah Cordingley in far north Queensland is a step closer to facing justice and could soon be extradited from India back to Australia. youtu.be/zpWbG30qyho #7NEWS
It’s Wednesday!
A hot one with much more isolated afternoon showers and weaker storms for inland parts of the southeast, and west of the ranges today.
Rain is much less likely to reach the coast.
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BREAKING: Rajwinder Singh is appearing in an Indian court via video and has been told by Judge Swati Sharma “your extradition to Australia has been allowed.”
Singh replied, “Thank you”.
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The man accused of killing Cairns woman Toyah Cordingley is preparing to face court. A Delhi judge could soon pass Rajwinder Singh's extradition order. 7NEWS.com.au @RosannaKingsun #7NEWS
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Alarming new data has revealed the extent of Queensland's youth crime crisis, finding more than half of juvenile offenders are back in court within a year of being sentenced. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
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Emergency personnel and politicians put their heads together today to workshop road safety solutions, following the worst toll in a decade on Queensland roads. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
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Work has begun on the SuperGrid Link between Cairns and Townsville, but it won't reduce electricity prices for another year. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
The have confirmed they will support the NBL's inaugural pride round, after reports a number of players were reluctant to wear Pride logos due to religious beliefs. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
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Queensland has maintained the unwanted title of skin cancer capital of the country - and the world. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
Ergon Energy is warning boaties to be aware of undersea and overhead power lines when they're out on the water. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
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The state government has added thousands of hectares of land - about the same size as Cairns - to protect habitats and endangered species. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
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Your Tuesday forecast..
A more active storm day across southern inland QLD, with the odd severe cell possible.
Storms should stay mostly inland for the southeast.
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Queensland police officers were teaching a lesson of their own today, targeting motorists doing the wrong thing with the help of new technology. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
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Nine people have drowned in Queensland since the beginning of December, but Royal Life Saving Australia says there are some simple ways to keep that number down. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
. has joined a Queensland couple calling for cheaper medication for children under 12 suffering from Cystic Fibrosis. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
The will head to Melbourne later this week for a battle with the Phoenix, but they could be without big man Sam Waardenburg. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
It was tears mixed with relief today for parents seeing their kids head back to school for 2023. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
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A criminologist has slammed the state government for the youth crime "death spiral", claiming the current solutions proposed are all political. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
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Far North tourism operators are smiling after recording their best festive period since the start of the pandemic. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
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Frustrations are growing as the man accused of killing Toyah Cordingley remains behind bars in India. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
FLASHBACK: It's back to school this week for Queensland kids - meaning shoes need a polish and uniforms need pressing. It was only 17 years ago that principals actually had the authority to set a dress code. youtu.be/YH4lgvFvmrs #FLASHBACK #7NEWS
For Australians living with Type 1 diabetes, monitoring and controlling glucose levels can be a daily burden. But treatment devices are moving towards full automation making it easier to manage. youtu.be/i2GrgEYpCiw #7NEWS
Queensland GP practices are facing financial troubles with a tax burden set to make keeping their doors open tough. A new interpretation of payroll tax laws will leave some with the choice to increase fees or face closure. youtu.be/BUW4-B_R4eU #7NEWS
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Sir Elton John played his last-ever Australian show in Brisbane. A packed Suncorp Stadium helped farewell the Rocketman and celebrate more than half a century of hits. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
The uniforms have been labelled, the lunchboxes are ready to be filled as a million young Queenslanders return to school. 2023 should be the first in three years without the chaos of COVID. youtu.be/TarOmcP8MDk #7NEWS
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A man found lying wounded on a Brisbane footpath has died, sparking a murder investigation as two people are questioned by police. The man was found on Newmarket Road in Wilston about 1.50am on Sunday. #7NEWS
It's a powerful tool which is banned in Queensland's state schools over cheating fears. But one Brisbane college is choosing to use the artificial intelligence app ChatGPT to its advantage. youtu.be/C2JkKOq7vhM #7NEWS
