ABC Local Radio 801 Far North

ABC Local Radio 801 Far North is the backbone of regional news in Far North Queensland. It's stripped back, direct, and unpretentious. The station streams at a modest 56kbps - that tells you this isn't about high fidelity. It's about getting the facts out. Every hour brings local news from the Cairns region, national headlines from ABC News, and weather updates that matter. The talkback segments can get heated. Locals aren't shy about their opinions on everything from sugarcane prices to council decisions. For years, 801 AM has been a lifeline during cyclone season. It's not flashy. That's the…