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Most Australians can recall exactly where they were when Steve Irwin died – a reaction reserved for very few public figures in this country’s history, writes Sian Jeffries. https://t.co/fMKCLlUG6R

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North Queensland’s entire commercial gillnet fishing industry was wiped out by a $160 million ban – now a confidential university integrity assessment has raised questions about the report behind it.
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Desperate young offenders hiding out in a portaloo and shipping container have been tracked down by Far North police during a crackdown on Far North property crime.
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Police have appealed for information after a motorcycle rider was seriously injured and flown to hospital following a two-vehicle crash at Koah on the Atherton Tablelands. 📌 Read more ➡️ https://t.co/TT9y96HT6u

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INSIDE TODAY: A family has slammed the lack of safety measures before a father’s death falling from a Daintree zipline. Subscribers can read their digital paper on the app (Apple: https://t.co/fcyau1qi4k or Android: https://t.co/EJLVlcJgxI) or via web: https://t.co/e71lreImKW

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Being truly tough isn’t bravado, it’s capability. It’s the residents who get up, clean up and carry on. OPINION: https://t.co/EmdYZwiqwf

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The 2032 Olympics are meant to change Brisbane forever, but many fear we’re already going nowhere fast. HAVE YOUR SAY 👇👇 https://t.co/uITfkAl2Tf

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INSIDE TODAY: Plans have been unveiled for a six-star eco resort on stilts at a beach north of Cairns, featuring 66 villas hovering 4m above ground. Read the paper via the app: (Apple: https://t.co/37PhNdPW1Q Android: https://t.co/8ZzvJgKTJI) OR web: https://t.co/LWg5VsdxvC

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INSIDE TODAY: A judge has ruled police unlawfully searched a man and seized his phones after an officer remembered smelling cannabis from his gym bag. Read the paper via the app: (Apple: https://t.co/37PhNdPoci Android: https://t.co/8ZzvJgKlUa) OR web: https://t.co/LWg5VscZG4

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Two men accused of terrorising residents in a series of carjackings during a three-day crime rampage across Cairns and Townsville have been arrested. 📌 What happened ➡️ https://t.co/nM31eLMDu8

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Two men will face court following an alleged three-day carjacking rampage across North Queensland, including allegedly forcing a 69-year-old woman from her car and assaulting a bystander who tried to help. ➡️ https://t.co/wE2nV0cACB

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Cairns Criminal Investigation Branch detectives have charged a Bayview Heights man with murder domestic violence offence following the death of a Cairns North man this morning. 📌 Full story ➡️ https://t.co/nFSeiOuRAA

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A man has been tied to a signpost in a Port Douglas citizen’s arrest by the skipper of a prawn boat after the would-be thief allegedly tried to steal the vessel from the jetty. ➡️ https://t.co/gcOHqA1SzR

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INSIDE TODAY: A Cape York icon croc known as Old Faithful, first made famous by Steve Irwin in the 90s, will now call Australia Zoo home🐊 Read the paper via the app: (Apple: https://t.co/37PhNdPW1Q Android: https://t.co/8ZzvJgKTJI) OR web: https://t.co/LWg5VsdxvC

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INSIDE TODAY: A Far North mountain bike event worth millions of dollars to the region’s economy has gone off track with funding negotiations between organisers and Tourism Events Queensland forcing the race to be cancelled. Read the paper online: https://t.co/UaDePiWwhL

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INSIDE TODAY: Port Douglas could become the whale capital of North Queensland if a bid to join an exclusive marine group is successful. Read the paper online: https://t.co/UaDePiWwhL

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INSIDE THIS WEEKEND: A young pilot was aerial fire spotting when he tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash in remote Cape York. Read the paper online: https://t.co/UaDePiWwhL

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INSIDE TODAY: As Trinity Inlet's waters are slowly cleared of kerosene and bitumen after a 10,000 litre spill, who pays for the clean-up remains murky. Read the paper online: https://t.co/UaDePiWwhL

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INSIDE TODAY: North Queensland Cowboys' bosses have revealed more details on how the club plans to "show love" to the Far North, a region they say has helped bolster their balance sheet. Read the paper online: https://t.co/UaDePiWwhL

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INSIDE TODAY: A terrifying incident played out in the car park of an Earlville unit block after a car owner was allegedly run over by his own Camry while trying to stop it from being stolen. Digital edition: https://t.co/UaDePiWwhL