Carbon tax passed House of Reps
October 12th, 2011
Senator for Queensland Jan McLucas has welcomed the passage of carbon price legislation through the Australian Parliament’s House of Representatives today. “Today is a critical milestone in build
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Far North Queensland Rural Division of General Practice
The Far North Queensland Rural Division of General Practice is a ‘Not for Profit’ organisation which has operated in tropical north Queensland since 1993.
Formed originally as a support organisation for general practice the Division’s role has expanded over the last eight years to include support, facilitation and delivery of outstanding primary health care services for our community as well as operating the Weipa general practice and the provision of Occupational Health and Safety Services to Rio Tinto and other mining companies. Read more
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JCU’s WHO Collaborating Centre to open
September 16th, 2011
James Cook University officially opened its World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre on Friday September 2. The World Health Organisation (WHO) last year designated JCU’s School of Nursing, M
Scientists work on new set of tricks to trap cane toads
September 6th, 2011
A SEDUCTIVE mating call from a flirtatious amphibian could be the latest lure to trick and trap cane toads and help curb numbers of the destructive Australian pest. With the weather bureau predicting
Thousands of patients' lives on hold after Cairns' only neurologist quits
September 2nd, 2011
THE only neurologist in Cairns has quit, leaving patients anxious about how long they will be without a specialist. More than 1000 patients were understood to be on a waiting list to see a neurologis
Possible asthma cure found in most unlikely of places: shellfish
August 29th, 2011
JAMES Cook University researchers have discovered a link between those suffering from seafood allergies and those with asthma. Could this increase quality of life for asthma sufferers? The protein th
Direct shipping - Cairns to PNG
August 3rd, 2011
The Port of Cairns and the Queensland economy is set to benefit from a newshipping service linking Cairns with Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG),Ports North Chief Executive Officer, Chris Boland an
Healthy fast food options a failure, says dietician
May 26th, 2011
A researcher says the healthier options being offered at some fast food outlets are being embraced by very few customers. Dietitian and researcher at Griffith University, Louise Atkinson, will presen
Council supports construction of Mossman aged care facility
May 25th, 2011
Cairns Regional Council has agreed to enter into a 30-year lease arrangement with Mossman District Nursing Home Inc (MDNHI) to establish an aged care facility in the town. At today’s Ordinary
Anti-bullying campaign continues in the far north
May 11th, 2011
Member for Cairns Desley Boyle said the Bligh Government’s campaign against bullying was continuing in Far North Queensland with the latest in a series of seminars with leading child and adolescent
Transitioning to Sustainability: The role of education
May 11th, 2011
INAUGURAL LECTURE by Professor Bob Stevenson Given that current practices are unsustainable, we are faced with the complex and difficult challenge of moving to more sustainable communities and societ
