Best Chase Barron Podcasts (2025)

Plus - the Premier accuses Canberra of playing a "cruel game" over Queensland hospital funding See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Cairns man accused of drug smuggling blames British friend 1:05

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Plus: Investigators have officially stepped onboard the Coral Adventurer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Cairns man accused of drug smuggling faces Bali court 1:04

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Plus: Six people have been rescued after a lift malfunctioned in Cairns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Cruise ship staff investigated over Lizard Island death 1:10

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Plus: Police dog Duke has captured a man accused of stealing several cars... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Old Faithful rehomed to Australia Zoo 1:09

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DETSI removed the croc in September after reports of wild behaviour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Cruise cancelled one week after passenger dies on Lizard Island 1:10

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Plus: A crocodile has been relocated from a Cairns holding facility to a secret location down South. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Daughter demands probe into Lizard Island cruise death 1:06

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Plus: Queensland has recorded the nation's highest number of hotspots for deadly lung diseases... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Lizard Island death prompts calls for cruise safety overhaul 1:09

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Plus: Cairns is a step closer to a historic deal with the Cowboys NRLW team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Cooktown birthing suites could be closed until 2028 1:08

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The Health Minister says it could be years before they re-open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Rangers trapped crocodile following attack 1:08

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A 14-year-old was taken into hospital following the incident. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Teenager remains in hospital as croc hunt continues 1:07

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The 14-year-old was attacked at the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Manhunt continues after deadly Trinity Park hit and run 1:06

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Plus - the LNP still leads Labor in the polls after a year in office See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Premier hints expansion to Adult Crime, Adult Time laws 1:07

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Plus - a spike in coastal drownings in Queensland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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FNQ teen charged with sexual assault 1:07

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Plus: Cairns Taipans have suffered a shocking loss to Perth Wildcats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Port Douglas crocodile rehomed 1:06

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Plus: North Queensland's Reuben Cotter and Tom Dearden have been named on the Kangaroo's interchange. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Rescue groups call for claw trap ban after dingo pup injury 1:08

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Plus: Alcohol restrictions have been imposed across Cairns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Cheeky croc steals spotlight at Port Douglas resort 1:09

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Plus: A man has died after a motorbike crash in the Far North. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Two men drown off Cairns coast 1:06

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Plus: The first annual coral reef fin fish closure begins tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Qld Attorney-General appeals Cairns swim teacher’s child sex abuse case 1:10

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He escaped jail and conviction last month despite pleading guilty to eight offences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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$20k raised for teen bitten by shark at Thursday Island 1:08

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Plus: Fresh calls for DETSI to return crocodile Old Faithful to Lakefield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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FNQ growers feeling rate pinch 1:07

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Plus: Cairns police are calling for information after a man was assaulted by teenagers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Teenager bit by shark in Thursday Island 1:10

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The 14yo boy was rushed to Townsville hospital with life-threatening injuries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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A teenage girl killed in horror Bruce Highway crash on Friday morning 2:07

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A teenage girl killed in horror Bruce Highway crash on Friday morning. Police prepare to close Operation Spring Break. Queensland government to overturn Labor decision to shutdown coal in the state See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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A push to rebrand South East Queensland to simply 'Brisbane' ahead of the Olympics 2:12

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Gold Coast's mayor weighs in on calls to rebrand his city to 'Brisbane.' An ironman icon hangs up the togs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Cairns man fined $3k for speeding with unrestrained child 2:05

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Plus: Baby bat season has begun across FNQ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Watch and Act Orders in Place for Fires Burning West of Bundaberg... 2:07

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Watch and Act Orders in place for fires burning west of Bundaberg... And the warning issued after the $600m mining bailout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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$600m bailout for mining giant Glencore unlikely to be the last 2:08

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Plus: Rent prices across the country have stalled.. but not in regional Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Government Bailout saves Queensland Copper Smelter & Refinery 2:07

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Thousands of Queensland Mining Jobs Saved. 2:08

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Queensland man dies after being trapped in water tank 2:09

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New stats reveal impact of Adult Crime, Adult Time laws 2:07

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11 million Aussies expected to make tree change by 2032 2:06

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Broncos bring premiership home to Queensland 2:10

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Plus: Could Queensland prisoners be sent to Victoria? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Maritime QLD kicks off six month compliance blitz 2:10

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Plus: A mutual defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea has been approved by PNG's cabinet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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QLD government criticised over relocation of iconic crocodile 2:10

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Plus: A teenage boy has spent the night in lock up.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Trio charged after police chase in Cairns 2:07

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Plus: The state government has been slammed over the removal of a beloved 4.5 metre crocodile from Cape York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Former Barron River mp guilty of assault 2:08

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Plus: Anglers are being urged to avoid fishing in Trinity Inlet... Picture: Brendan Radke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Dingo expert criticises Douglas council plan to shoot wild dogs 2:07

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Plus: Tom Dearden finished up in sixth place for the Dally M medal.. with James Tedesco taking out first. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Cairns man skips jail for sharing intimate photos 2:08

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Plus: New housing hoping to help DV victims will open in Cairns next year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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865 people charged in Far North crime crackdown 2:10

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Plus: House prices in Cairns have jumped three per cent since July. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Far North police appeal for footage after fatal motorcycle crash 2:09

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Plus: The weather is heating up this week.. with temps expected to reach 35 degrees in Mareeba and 31 in Cairns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Cairns swim teacher lenient sentence under review 2:06

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Plus: The forensic crash unit is calling for information after a fatal collision in the Tablelands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Cairns Whole Paints manager speaks out about fire 2:08

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It went up in flames just after 2am, luckily no one was injured. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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PSPA revoked for Cairns and crime scene declared 2:04

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Plus: A Cairns man accused of sexually abusing his underage niece has been spared jail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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One DV call every three minutes in Queensland 2:04

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Plus: A building fire in Cairns has caused havoc this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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PSPA declared in Portsmith due to building fire 2:09

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Plus: Cairns Taipans have recovered from a round one loss and taken back to back wins over the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR