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29 July 2026
Organ donation gives Cairns mum and bub gift of life
A Cairns woman who received an organ transplant three years ago has shared her incredible journey to becoming a mum.
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16 July 2026
New Wall to honour those living long term with diabetes
Cairns woman Pamela McKay has lived with diabetes for more than 60 years and will be one of the local residents recognised on a new Honour Wall to be established at the Cairns Diabetes Centre.
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01 May 2026
What to do if you find a used needle
Finding a used needle in a public place can be a confronting and frustrating experience. Here’s why it happens, and what you can do about it.
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09 October 2025
New rehab service for young people
A ground breaking $40 million youth rehab centre in Edmonton has opened to provide round-the-clock care for Far North Queensland’s young people battling substance misuse.
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