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Luke Williams is a crime reporter for The Advertiser. He previously covered courts for the Cairns Post.

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SDEROT, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 11: A rocket explodes after landing in a field near houses on the edge of Sderot on October 11, 2023 in Sderot, Israel. Israel has sealed off Gaza and conducted airstrikes on Palestinian territory after Hamas attack killed hundreds and took nearly 100 hostages. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 700 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

24yo to work in explosives, infiltrating in Israel war

By this time next week a 24-year-old from Cairns will be fighting on the frontlines, as the horrific Hamas massacre is declared an “act of war”.

Cairns

Teens accused of armed robbery with machete and baseball bat

Three teenagers were allegedly looking for a man when they entered the Manunda home.

Cairns

‘Want to help’: Young Qld barista flying out to serve in Israel war hell

A Queensland barista who served in the Israeli Army will fly out on Thursday to the war zone, vowing to help the families of the missing, murdered and injured.

Cairns

Thai massage woman is sick of people asking for 'extra's' at her work.

‘No happy endings:’ Massage therapist forced to lock her door

A massage therapist has claimed the proliferation of brothels masquerading as “massage centres” in the Cairns region has made her job more dangerous. Now she’s speaking out.

Cairns

Kidnapping generic picture for kidnapping

Terrifying ransom kidnapper appeals sentence

A man who led a group that kidnapped, assaulted, and threatened to pour boiling water over a young man over 11 hours has appealed against his six-year sentence.

Cairns

A teenager (not pictured) has been charged by police after a video involving three kittens was posted online.

Claims NDIS worker took sexual advantage of intellectually disabled client

A Cairns man has been suspended from disability support work after an intellectually disabled client claimed he defrauded, groomed and took sexual advantage her.

Cairns

Shane Knuth had his car stolen this morning.

MP’s car stolen from motel in FNQ

Member for Hill Shane Knuth has had his car stolen in the early hours of this morning from Atherton Hinterland Motel.

Cairns

Legal brothels accounts for just 10 per cent of the sex work industry in Queensland.

‘$40 for a massage, $250 for sex’: Inside Cairns’ secret illegal brothels

At least 12 “massage centres” across Cairns are acting as fronts for brothels with some overtly advertising sexual services and making $10,000 in a matter of days.

Cairns

Offers in the $700,000s are sought for this four bedroom house at 33 Koppen Terrace, Mooroobool. It is being marketed by Michelle Champion of Champions In Real Estate. Picture: Supplied

Family threatens to kill man who allegedly threatened daughter

A man allegedly turned up at a Manunda house brandishing two swords, threatening to stab and kill everyone inside, a court has heard.

Cairns

First details of alleged stabbing revealed

A woman ran off after she was allegedly stabbed in the back, collapsing in front of two people outside an Edmonton bottle shop, a court has heard.

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