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26 March 2025 — Bullrider Tristan is used to a rough ride. But when he was bitten by a venomous snake on an outback property, he admits it was a scary experience.

10 May 2024 — Our emergency departments operate 24 hours a day, providing specialised care to patients with a serious illness or injury.

30 October 2023 — A Far Northern man was diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening condition after he took more than 10 times the recommended daily amount of fish oil supplements.

14 December 2023 — With Tropical Cyclone Jasper weakening, all Cairns and Hinterland health facilities are back to full service with the resumption of outpatient appointments and...

27 June 2024 — Evie, aged 9, won an Eisteddfod Prize for report on her Cairns Hospital stay when she was seriously ill with diabetes.

24 October 2023 — Infection dangers arising from snakebites, and an initiative to help older patients avoid visiting the Emergency Department are among several studies being pre...

18 September 2023 — What is it like to be bitten by one of the world's most dangerous snakes? A farmer who was hospitalised after being bitten by a taipan shares his survival ...

16 February 2024 — Irukandji jellyfish may be tiny, but they can pack a powerful sting, as a Sydney tourist experienced after an encounter in Cairns.

25 August 2023 — Cairns Hospital’s expansion of its Emergency Department is nearing completion, with the newest area for treating patients ready for use.

26 February 2024 — A motorbike rider who received multiple bone fractures has spoken about what saved his life during his fateful crash on the Atherton Tablelands.

14 November 2023 — Cairns Hospital speech pathologist Lauren now has firsthand experience as a patient after recently sustaining a bad break in a hiking incident.

17 June 2024 — A Far North Queensland man who was severely injured in a four-wheel drive crash, has been involved in life-saving medical research at Cairns Hospital.

13 December 2023 — Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is providing essential medical care throughout the impact of Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

19 December 2023 — Tropical Public Health Services (Cairns) is advising residents to be aware of potential health risks following the severe weather event and flooding impacting ...

19 September 2023 — A bride who collapsed on the eve of her dream wedding was still able to walk down the aisle thanks to the assistance of staff from Mossman Hospital.