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Domestic and family violence in Queensland has soared by more than 200 per cent over the past decade — despite the state being nine years into a 10-year strategy to curb it.
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31st May 2025
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‘Home is the most dangerous place’: Queensland’s DV crisis exposed
Domestic and family violence in Queensland has soared by more than 200 per cent over the past decade — despite the state being nine years into a 10-year strategy to curb it.
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‘This sh-t has to stop’: MP calls out DV scourge killing Qld women
A Far North MP has revealed a personal relationship with the woman killed in a murder-suicide tragedy which shocked the region this week while calling out violence he said “has to ...
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Hong Kong flights direct to Cairns set to return aboard Cathay Pacific
Following a successful seasonal service linking Cairns and Hong Kong, a five-star Asian carrier will extend direct flights this summer to bring an $18m boost to the Far North econo...
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‘I’ll live for my Ollie’: Mum’s brave fight after losing her only child
After tragically losing her son Ollie, Mia Bannister has issued a warning to parents about social media dangers as she launches a charity in his honour.
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‘Waiting to drop off the perch’: Shock survey reveals immense toll of council rate hike
One senior said they would resort to only having “Vegemite sandwiches for tea” to afford the proposed 800 per cent rate hike on Far North retirement village residents.
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‘Best job ever’: High praise for cabin crew ahead of special day
From working with concrete to taking to the skies, a Jetstar staff member has reflected on almost two decades in aviation ahead of International Cabin Crew Member Day on May 31.
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E-scooter crash with ‘kangaroo’ lands rider in hospital
A spate of e-scooter incidents, including a crash with a ‘kangaroo’ and riders “doubling” young kids without helmets has once again sparked debate over safety concerns.
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