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Jockey Tyler Leslight, who was subject to abhorrent online abuse, at Cannon Park racecourse. Picture: Hugh Bohane

Hoop’s safety fears

A FAR North Queensland jockey says he feared for his safety after receiving alleged threats through Facebook, prompting intervention from racing stewards and the removal of a

25 September, 2026

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Last week’s Cairns Local News front page about the disabled care dispute.

Far North News

Feds get involved

Rachel hugs her daughter Sophie (pseudonyms used) who needs highly-specialised care. Picture: Hugh Bohane

Far North News

A mother’s plea

Alan (back left), his son Kevan from UK, with (front) Laurie from Port Douglas Tropical Trike. Pictures: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

Port Douglas News

Alan turns 90 in fine fettle

TAS Year 12 student Jayde Gilboy shows off her donated locks after taking part in the school’s Rock the Chop event for Cancer Council Queensland’s Ponytail Project. Picture: Supplied

White Rock News

Students ‘rock the chop’

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Unveiling the memorial informative sign at Yorkeys Knob were (from left) Councillor Rhonda Coghlan, retired US Army Vietnam veteran Richard Guay and RAAF Group Captain Stewart Dowrie. Picture: Michael Musumeci

Yorkey's Knob News

Memorial to dead airmen

World War II veteran Val O’Brien celebrates her 100th birthday with Cairns RSL Sub Branch president Nathan Shingles. Picture: Facebook

Manunda News

Veteran’s 100th birthday

St Monica’s Cathedral was packed for Mr O’Halloran’s funeral. Pictures: Nick Dalton

Cairns News

Standing room only for Max

Yvonne Rowlands has been remembered as a glamorous but ethical and ‘old school’ real estate agent. She died earlier this month aged 87. Picture: Supplied

Cairns News

Vale, the 'queen' of real estate

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Max ‘Slapsy’ O’Halloran, who was a much loved former regional councillor, sports identity and community advocate, will be farewelled at his funeral on Monday 27 July at 10am. Picture: Supplied

Parramatta Park News

‘Slapsy’ lived life to the Max

Television presenter Costa Georgiadis officially opens Loved and Lost – The Freshwater Raintree – In Pictures at Narrow Tracks Distillery in Stratford, reflecting on the importance of mature urban trees and community stewardship. Picture: Hugh Bohane

Cairns News, Stratford News, Freshwater News

Art turns grief into resolve

Talia Moolenschot, of Caravonica, is part of the first cohort of CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Medical Imaging in Cairns. Picture: Supplied

Caravonica News

Student able to train close to home

Thrive & Connect mentor Jason Tom with participants during a fishing excursion. The organisation’s new Cast & Connect holiday program will combine fishing adventures with mentoring activities for young people aged 10 to 14 during the July school holidays. Picture: Supplied

Manunda News

Fishing to lure bored youth

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