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22 June 2026
How a sole tourist sparked Cairns’ worst measles outbreak in nearly 30 years
A single imported measles case from overseas triggered an outbreak that infected nearly a dozen people in Cairns - including hospital staff. Find out how the outbreak managed to be contained.
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09 June 2026
AI and robots: Cairns Hospital enters new era of surgery
Cairns is getting a state-of-the-art $4.3 million surgical robot that will slash prostate cancer waiting lists and deliver world-class precision care by the end of 2026.
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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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