Holly Richardson
Cairns, QLD
Holly Richardson is a news reporter in Cairns. She's worked in newsrooms in Mackay, the Gold Coast and her hometown of Brisbane and files stories for radio, TV and online.
Latest by Holly Richardson
Family calls for justice, explanation of how their brother died in police custody
Police body cam played in court, showing the final moments Mr George was seen alive as he was led to a watch house cell. More than an hour later police checked on him and found his body.
Murder charge against former quarry keeper delays inquest into 2013 disappearance of Cape York woman
A coronial inquest into the disappearance of the 23-year-old Kokoberra woman was due to resume this month but proceedings have been put on hold after a man was charged with her murder.
Police charge man with murder of Cape York woman missing for a decade
The Kowanyama woman was 23 when she was last seen with a quarry caretaker more than 10 years ago, leading to a long-running inquest and a $500,000 reward.
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Increase in potentially fatal soil and water disease recorded in Far North Queensland
Queenslanders are urged to be alert to the hazards of mud left by flooding after a record number of melioidosis cases in Cairns during January.
Divers brought to tears by confronting reef damage from Tropical Cyclone Jasper
Divers have captured underwater footage of coral bleaching and algal blooms in the Great Barrier Reef after Tropical Cyclone Jasper dumped metres of rain on Far North Queensland, while aerial imagery shows sediment washing out to sea.
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'Here we go again': Monsoon could bring 'menacing' thunderstorms, more rain to Far North Queensland
Weary residents in storm-ravaged towns, who had just started to get on top of clean-up efforts, are facing the possibility of more rain.
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Fears heavy rains could hamper recovery in regions still reeling from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper
A monsoon trough has brought heavy rain to regions still sodden after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
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Major highways connecting flood-ravaged Far North Queensland set to re-open in coming weeks
A popular tourist drive and a critical freight route closed by extreme weather are closer to re-opening north of Cairns, but the state government says they are still months away from being fully repaired.
They've survived for 120 million years, but scientists aren't sure Queensland's sea turtles will see the next millennia
Home to almost all the world's marine turtle species, Queensland researchers say there's real concern for the survival of these ancient species.
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Several people injured in Great Barrier Reef island plane crash
Several people are being treated after a light plane crashed while landing on remote Lizard Island.
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From milkwood trees to a tablet and stylus, iconic dog sculptures get new life in digital art
Ancient craftsmanship collides with augmented reality in an art project taking the world-renowned 'Ku' dog sculptures of Aurukun into a new dimension with the next generation of artists.
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Windows, tape and safe rooms: What you need to know about cyclone preparation
As Cyclone Jasper barrels towards far north Queensland coastal communities, social media has lit up with tips to prepare homes and businesses.
Tourism body defends safety record after death of second tourist in their 70s on Great Barrier Reef
/ By Christopher Testa, Kristy Sexton-McGrath, Antonia O'Flaherty, Conor Byrne, and Holly Richardson
Queensland's workplace safety regulator has urged the increased vigilance of dive operators after the deaths of two tourists in their 70s on snorkelling trips in a matter of weeks.
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Police divers, dogs fail to find missing teenager after stolen Volkswagen sets off fresh search
Police say a 17-year-old boy who has not been seen for three months would have contacted his family if he was able as they come to a grim conclusion about his fate.
Queensland teacher accused of hundreds of child exploitation offences denied bail
A Queensland state school teacher has been refused bail, accused of more than 200 child exploitation offences. He was arrested last week but a court has heard investigations have uncovered further alleged offences.
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Amazed beachgoer videos endangered cassowary emerging from ocean off Far North Queensland
From a distance it resembled a mythic monster but as it came closer in the tropical Queensland waters a stunned onlooker realised the struggling creature was a large bird — and not a seabird.
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Family 'crying out for answers' pleads for information about teen boy missing for nearly two months
Markyia Major, 17, has not been seen since he ran into a relative's Yarrabah home, near Cairns, on August 27. Police have said they have grave concerns.
Teenagers in remote Indigenous community enjoy a chance to get dressed to the nines
Gowns and suits have brought glitz and glamour to the remote Indigenous community of Aurukun on the Cape York Peninsula for the town's second-ever NAIDOC ball.
Fred has 'lost a lot of white friends' in the lead up to the referendum. He hopes they can reconcile their differences
Aboriginal people are considering what the Voice might mean for them, and if they want it at all. The ABC visited several regional communities in Queensland and listened. Here's what they had to say.
Models inspired by elders' strength let fashion do the talking
The words that set the Voice referendum in motion have been used in a bold fashion statement to help tell the story of a community's needs.
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Serial rapist returns to prison after caught prowling at teenager's window
Graham Mark Kennedy, 48, who was on parole for 40 offences including rape and sexual assault, is back in jail after being caught peering through a teenage girl's window.
Expeditioners rescued after boat attacked by sharks in Coral Sea
The sailors were attempting a continuous circumnavigation on an inflatable boat when sharks got the better of their vessel. They say it wasn't the first shark attack on their boat.
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In these First Nations communities, debate over the Voice is about who will be heard
Supporters of a Voice to Parliament say it will help turn around concerning social indicators and address the legacies of colonisation but critics say they are mistrustful of who will speak on their communities' behalf.
Second bone found by police in Far North Queensland swimming spot
Second bone found by police divers in Mossman Gorge where a woman disappeared in January
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Public system preparing to take on hundreds of extra births a year as major private service closes
Far North Queensland's only private hospital will close its maternity services in two months, but the public system says it's ready for the increased demand.