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Cairns, Queensland, Australia

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Third teenager charged with rape after alleged home invasion in Cairns • Feb. 21, 2025, 12:21 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Two teenage boys charged after woman allegedly raped during Cairns home invasion • Feb. 20, 2025, 1:23 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Melioidosis victim's family urges Cairns residents to be vigilant amid outbreak • Feb. 20, 2025, 12:44 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Marlin Coast Rangers playing-coach Crios O'Hare scores from kick-off in Australia Cup clash in Cairns • Feb. 11, 2025, 8:49 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

BOM warns 'dangerous and life-threatening flooding' likely in Queensland from Cairns to Mackay • Feb. 1, 2025, 7:10 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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