PHOTOS: Cairns crime rally on the Esplanade

About 500 fed up Cairns residents have attended a public rally to demand something must be done to address youth crime, following a horrific break and enter and gang rape. See all of the speakers here.

Brendan Radke

less than 2 min read

March 9, 2025 - 1:51PM

The Cairns Post

Allisa Tenni, Brynie Rosser-Guyatt and Emily Cocks-Wheeler organised the Rally for Justice protest, in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

1/43Allisa Tenni, Brynie Rosser-Guyatt and Emily Cocks-Wheeler organised the Rally for Justice protest, in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

2/43Allisa Tenni, Brynie Rosser-Guyatt and Emily Cocks-Wheeler organised the Rally for Justice protest, in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

About 500 fed up Cairns residents gathered on the Esplanade at noon on Sunday for the Rally for Justice protest. in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. Picture: Brendan Radke

3/43About 500 fed up Cairns residents gathered on the Esplanade at noon on Sunday for the Rally for Justice protest. in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. Picture: Brendan Radke

4/43About 500 fed up Cairns residents gathered on the Esplanade at noon on Sunday for the Rally for Justice protest. in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. Picture: Brendan Radke

Zee Emerton, Kobe Davis, Logan O'Connell and Neptune Phillips attend the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attended the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

5/43Zee Emerton, Kobe Davis, Logan O'Connell and Neptune Phillips attend the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attended the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Ella Shannon delivers a moving a speech at the Rally for Justice protest, in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

6/43Ella Shannon delivers a moving a speech at the Rally for Justice protest, in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

7/43Ella Shannon delivers a moving a speech at the Rally for Justice protest, in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

8/43Ella Shannon delivers a moving a speech at the Rally for Justice protest, in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Emily Cocks-Wheeler, Brynie Rosser-Guyatt and Allissa Tenni stand shoulder to shoulder at the Rally for Justice protest, in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

9/43Emily Cocks-Wheeler, Brynie Rosser-Guyatt and Allissa Tenni stand shoulder to shoulder at the Rally for Justice protest, in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

10/43Emily Cocks-Wheeler, Brynie Rosser-Guyatt and Allissa Tenni stand shoulder to shoulder at the Rally for Justice protest, in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Cairns mayor Amy Eden and councilors Brett Olds and Matthew Tickner attend the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attended the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

11/43Cairns mayor Amy Eden and councilors Brett Olds and Matthew Tickner attend the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attended the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Queensland Minister for Youth Justice and Corrective Services Laura Gerber and Member for Barron River Bree James attended the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

12/43Queensland Minister for Youth Justice and Corrective Services Laura Gerber and Member for Barron River Bree James attended the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Event organiser Brynie Rosser-Guyatt addresses the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attended the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

13/43Event organiser Brynie Rosser-Guyatt addresses the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attended the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Domestic violence victim Skye Stockdale-Foster speaks to the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attended the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

14/43Domestic violence victim Skye Stockdale-Foster speaks to the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attended the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

15/43Domestic violence victim Skye Stockdale-Foster speaks to the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attended the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Mother and sister of stabbing victim Declan Laverty, Samara Laverty and Bridget Laverty speak at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attended the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

16/43Mother and sister of stabbing victim Declan Laverty, Samara Laverty and Bridget Laverty speak at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attended the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Woree grandmother Jules Morris voices her concerns at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attended the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

17/43Woree grandmother Jules Morris voices her concerns at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attended the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Liz Taylor addresses the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attended the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

18/43Liz Taylor addresses the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attended the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Sharon Guest, mother of stabbing victim Melody Neal, addresses the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attended the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

19/43Sharon Guest, mother of stabbing victim Melody Neal, addresses the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attended the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Despondent protesters at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

20/43Despondent protesters at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Gwen Henderson advocated for castle law in Queensland at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

21/43Gwen Henderson advocated for castle law in Queensland at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Member for Kennedy Bob Katter stands in front of the Cairns mayor Amy Eden and deputy mayor Brett Olds at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

22/43Member for Kennedy Bob Katter stands in front of the Cairns mayor Amy Eden and deputy mayor Brett Olds at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Member for Kennedy Bob Katter takes a rest at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

23/43Member for Kennedy Bob Katter takes a rest at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Jasmine Liang addresses the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

24/43Jasmine Liang addresses the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

John McPherson addresses the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

25/43John McPherson addresses the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

26/43About 500 fed up Cairns residents gathered on the Esplanade at noon on Sunday for the Rally for Justice protest. in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. Picture: Brendan Radke

27/43About 500 fed up Cairns residents gathered on the Esplanade at noon on Sunday for the Rally for Justice protest. in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. Picture: Brendan Radke

Cairns Regional Council deputy mayor Brett Olds addresses the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

28/43Cairns Regional Council deputy mayor Brett Olds addresses the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

29/43Cairns Regional Council deputy mayor Brett Olds addresses the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

30/43About 500 fed up Cairns residents gathered on the Esplanade at noon on Sunday for the Rally for Justice protest. in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. Picture: Brendan Radke

Cairns Mayor Amy Eden addresses the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

31/43Cairns Mayor Amy Eden addresses the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

32/43Cairns Mayor Amy Eden addresses the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Cairns Mayor Amy Eden is close to tears while speaking to the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

33/43Cairns Mayor Amy Eden is close to tears while speaking to the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

34/43Cairns Mayor Amy Eden is close to tears while speaking to the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

35/43Cairns Mayor Amy Eden is close to tears while speaking to the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Member for Kennedy Bob Katter spoke about the introduction of castle law at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

36/43Member for Kennedy Bob Katter spoke about the introduction of castle law at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

37/43Member for Kennedy Bob Katter spoke about the introduction of castle law at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

38/43Member for Kennedy Bob Katter spoke about the introduction of castle law at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Member for Barron River Bree James speaks to the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

39/43Member for Barron River Bree James speaks to the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

40/43Member for Barron River Bree James speaks to the crowd at the Rally for Justice protest, organised in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

Emily Cocks-Wheeler, Brynie Rosser-Guyatt, Member for Barron River Bree James and Allissa Tenni stand shoulder to shoulder for a minute's silence for sexual violence survivors at the Rally for Justice protest, in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

41/43Emily Cocks-Wheeler, Brynie Rosser-Guyatt, Member for Barron River Bree James and Allissa Tenni stand shoulder to shoulder for a minute's silence for sexual violence survivors at the Rally for Justice protest, in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

42/43Emily Cocks-Wheeler, Brynie Rosser-Guyatt, Member for Barron River Bree James and Allissa Tenni stand shoulder to shoulder for a minute's silence for sexual violence survivors at the Rally for Justice protest, in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. About 500 people attending the rally on the Cairns Esplanade. Picture: Brendan Radke

43/43About 500 fed up Cairns residents gathered on the Esplanade at noon on Sunday for the Rally for Justice protest. in response to the sickening crime of an alleged gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in her own home on Friday, February 21. Picture: Brendan Radke

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