Today in Cairns: RFDS transport Aurukun man to Cairns after being injured by an arrow

A man has been shot with an arrow in a Cape York town after the council convened a meeting to discuss problems with escalating violence in the community. Read what happened.

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October 7, 2022 - 6:41PM

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G’day Far Northerners, here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening across the region this week, October 3 to 7.

TODAY’S HEADLINES

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TODAY’S NEWS

A man has been transported from Aurukun by the Royal Flying Doctor Service after he was injured by an arrow.

Police responded to the incident on Kang Kang Rd in Aurukun at 12.15pm.

An RFDS spokeswoman confirmed they were tasked by Queensland Health to conduct an aeromedical retrieval of the man. She was unable to comment further.

A Cairns Hinterland and Health Service spokesman confirmed the man was in transit with RFDS to Cairns Base Hospital.

Another Aurukun man, who requested to remain anonymous, said the incident happened immediately after Aurukun Shire Council convened a community meeting at Aurukun Town Square to address law and order issues.

The man said a Queensland police representative spoke at the meeting, saying he had “confiscated enough bows and arrows to fill a hunting shop”.

The man said a fight broke out when the meeting concluded and he “heard a man was shot in the leg by an arrow”.

Aurukun Shire Council was unavailable for comment.

WEDNESDAY’S NEWS

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services crews were called to attend a large rubbish fire on the corner of Marshall and Dillon streets in Bungalow on Thursday morning.

A QFES spokesman confirmed that the crew was called at 8.46am and on scene shortly after.

“Initial indications were that it was a rubbish truck with a dump load on fire,” he said.

“But when the crew arrived on scene at 8.50am, they saw no evidence of this.

“They then came upon a large rubbish pile was involved (on fire) so two firefighters in breathing apparatus attacked the fire.”

Cairns firefighters were called to a rubbish pile fire on Thursday morning where they were breathing apparatus to extinguish the flames.

The representative said the fire was extinguished around 9.05am.

“Firefighters dampened down the pile fire and they are currently waiting on machinery to arrive to break up the pile,” he said.

“We understand there is a 20 to 30 minute wait for the machine.

“Once the pile is complete broken down firefighters will then do more dampening down.”

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services wore breathing apparatus to extinguish a large pile burn on Thursday, October 6 in Bungalow. File Picture: Brendan Radke

He said there was at this stage there no indication that fire investigators would be called.

It is understood Queensland Ambulance were called to the scene.

MONDAY’S NEWS

Police are reminding motorists that there could be traffic delays when the world’s best mountain bikers come to Cairns this week.

The Crankworx mountain bike (MTB) event is scheduled to commence at the Smithfield MTB Track from Wednesday October 5.

Cairns police are reminding locals and visitors to be aware of changed traffic conditions around the James Cook University, Smithfield MTB track and Cheviot St, Smithfield.

A police representative said locals and visitors are reminded this major event runs through to Sunday October 9, so those travelling to the event venue at Smithfield or the northern beaches may be affected by some traffic delays.

Local police are reminding locals and visitors to be aware of changed traffic conditions around the James Cook University (JCU), Smithfield MTB track and Cheviot St, Smithfield from October 5 – 9.

Due to the expected increase in vehicular and pedestrian traffic around the overflow car park, a local traffic management company will be managing speed reduction on Cheviot St, between Obrien Rd and Sidlaw St, Smithfield.

Police said the event organisers can be contacted on (03) 8698 2050 prior to the event.

To report issues during the event, the Event Control Centre on 0458 725 805 or the secondary number of 0458 472 100 will be operational from Wednesday, October 5, through to Sunday,

October 9.

Crankworx Cairns will be held for the first time in Australia at the Smithfield Mountain Bike Park from October 5 to 9. Cairns riders Tracey Hannah and Joel Sutherland will both compete in the downhill races. Picture: Brendan Radke

WEATHER

The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a possible shower in Cairns on Friday.

Matthew Mo and Amandine Fertel enjoy the sun by taking a run along the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Across the region on Friday:

Cairns: Possible shower, 23C – 31C

Atherton: Possible shower, 17C – 26C

Cardwell: Shower or two, 22C – 28C

Cooktown: Mostly sunny, 25C – 31C

Innisfail: Shower or two, 21C – 29C

Mareeba: Partly cloudy, 19C – 29C

TRAFFIC

Cape Tribulation / Kimberley

Roadworks have been reported on Cape Tribulation Bloomfield Road at Cape Tribulation / Kimberley

Long delays are expected in both directions towards Wujal Wujal.

Coen / Laura

The Peninsula Developmental Road is subject to a 5 Tonne GVM limit from Laura to Coen due to water over the road.

Cars back up in morning peak hour traffic on Sheridan Street, Cairns North. Picture: Brendan Radke

Edmonton/Gordonvale

Roadworks are being carried out on the Bruce Highway — Cairns Southern Access Corridor — Stage 3: Edmonton to Gordonvale. Delays expected (during active hours of work), with all lanes in both directions affected. The work is expected to run until June 30, 2023.

Feluga

Major intersection upgrade at East Feluga Road and Bruce Hwy. Delays are expected to August 12, 2022.

Lake Eacham

Wrights Creek Road is closed to all traffic. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route.

Ravenshoe

Roadworks have been reported at Grigg St, Ravenshoe and are expected to December 12, 2022.

Wrights Creek

Hill Road Closed permanently from the Bruce Highway to Harris Road to December 2024.