Winter school holidays bring ramped-up police patrols across Queensland roads
Operation Yankee Cold Snap deploys officers statewide to tackle dangerous driving as travel increases during the break.
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Winter school holidays prompt stepped-up police presence across Far North Queensland roads
Queensland Police will increase road enforcement from this weekend through mid-July as families travel during the colder months.
Schools and Education in Cairns: Universities, Schools and Training
A plain-language guide to how universities, schools and vocational training fit together across Cairns and the Far North, recognising that details change over time.
Getting Around Cairns: Roads, Public Transport and Connections
A practical guide to how people move around Cairns and the Far North, from the Bruce Highway and the airport to local buses and the long road north to Cape York.