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02 June 2026
Cairns to become world leader in venom treatment
Cairns is set to become the world’s venom capital, launching a groundbreaking Toxicology Centre of Excellence to tackle the planet’s deadliest creatures - from box jellyfish to taipans.
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29 May 2026
‘Bring on the pavlova’: Teen’s excitement after outgrowing lifelong egg allergy
After 13 years of violent reactions to eggs, Atherton teen Lincoln Warburton is on the verge of finally tasting the holy grail of Aussie desserts - a pavlova - thanks to hospital allergy challenges confirming he may have outgrown his allergy.
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02 June 2026
Cairns to become world leader in venom treatment
Cairns is set to become the world’s venom capital, launching a groundbreaking Toxicology Centre of Excellence to tackle the planet’s deadliest creatures - from box jellyfish to taipans.
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18 May 2026
How we are building a more resilient Cairns Hospital
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service chief executive Leena Singh writes how the new, expanded Cairns Hospital will be made more disaster resilient.
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23 February 2026
Why a new hospital is not being built south of Cairns
Why are there plans to expand Cairns Hospital at its current site rather than build a new hospital south of the city? Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service chief executive Leena Singh explains the rationale behind the $1 billion
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05 February 2026
Bold new future for Cairns Hospital
Three new buildings are expected to be built onto Cairns Hospital, to alleviate unprecedented levels of patient demand.
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19 December 2025
Media statement – Cairns Hospital helipad
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service chief executive Leena Singh has released a media statement about plans for Cairns Hospital’s new helipad.
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10 December 2025
When Cairns Hospital patients become reluctant long term ‘residents’
Why are some patients staying for more than a year in hospital? Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service chief executive Leena Singh explains the issue, and what we are doing to solve it.
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09 December 2025
Atherton Hospital enters final stage of redevelopment
A $12.9 million refurbishment is planned for South Ward at Atherton Hospital.
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08 December 2025
Cancer radiotherapy boost for Cairns Hospital
Cairns Hospital is expanding its cancer care with a multi-million-dollar investment, delivering more radiation therapy closer to home for more Far North Queenslanders.
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05 November 2025
Cairns Hospital is expanding
We’re growing to meet the needs of our community. The $181 million Cairns Hospital Expansion Project will deliver 64 additional beds, including two new 32-bed wards.
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