The Latest Breaking News from Holly Richardson

Kowanyama traditional owners fear climate change is happening before their eyes

A Far North Queensland community with deep connections to water is seeing the streams and seasons change, and with it, their food and cultural security.

ABC News · Jun 2, 2023

Far North Queensland Aboriginal elder buried in wrong grave in 'serious oversight' in Cape York

Mayor Robbie Sands says he believes the funeral home sent the wrong body for the burial six weeks ago.

ABC News · May 18, 2023

Queensland begins historic 'Path to Treaty' after bill passes in regional parliament in Cairns

Tears and applause greet the passing of a bill to establish a First Nations Treaty Institute and truth-telling and healing inquiry, during a regional parliamentary sitting in Cairns.

ABC News · May 11, 2023

Cairns coroner finds mother, Synoa Tabuai, most likely inflicted fatal injuries on baby

Six-month-old baby James was found to have died from a severe and forcible blunt impact, and had sustained multiple other injuries in the weeks and months preceding his death

ABC News · Jun 30, 2022

Inquest into baby James' 2013 death hears from mother on final day in Cairns court

The mother of a six-month-old boy found limp and unresponsive in his grandmother's home in southern Cairns has given emotional testimony at the inquest into his death.

ABC News · Jun 8, 2022

Three meningococcal disease cases confirmed in Cairns, connected to St Mary's Catholic College

Two people are receiving treatment for the disease in hospital and Queenslanders have been urged to watch out for signs and symptoms, including rashes, fevers and headaches.

ABC News · May 26, 2022

Many LGBTQI+ seniors fearful of going 'back in the closet' in aged care

Maurice Milliner is living his best years in retirement, but he is worried a move to an aged care home will mean having to hide his true self.

ABC News · May 25, 2022

Tropical rainforests dying at twice the rate from drier, hotter conditions, study finds

A 50-year study shows trees in Australia's tropical rainforests are experiencing chronic stress, and mortality rates began climbing in the 1970s.

ABC News · May 24, 2022

Crisis accommodation for homeless youth under pressure in Cairns with no change since 1986

The population has more than doubled in one of Queensland's biggest cities over the past 36 years, but the small number of beds available for homeless young people has not budged, leaving services under immense pressure.

ABC News · May 14, 2022

Ms Bernard coronial inquest hears from person of interest, coroner orders new search

An inquest into the disappearance of Ms Bernard has heard from the main person of interest, another search has been ordered, and the adequacy of the police investigation is to be reviewed.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2022