15yo facing charges over alleged sexual assault of woman in carpark
A teenage boy has been charged after allegedly assaulting a woman in a Cairns business carpark during the day, then attempting a break-in shortly afterwards.
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Emergency warning issued as FNQ weather deemed ‘health risk’
With “feels like” temps pushing 40C in the Far North, the state health department is calling on residents to protect themselves from the extreme weather, issuing an emergency warning.
‘Help’: Teen crims stalk woman, boot door in
Far North Queensland leaders are calling for additional police resources, as car thefts skyrocket and one long standing MP says he’s never seen crime so bad. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Qld’s confronting health problem we can’t fix
Queensland’s health system is facing a new challenge – how it can be solved remains a riddle.
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Top cop on what’s driving youth crime in the state’s hotspot
One of the top cops in Far North Queensland says a “cycle of fear” is turning children into criminals and early intervention is key to driving down crime.
Cape Trib celebrateslandslide’s ‘birthday’
Celebrating the positives after what has been a tough year, Cape Tribulation locals celebrated the “first birthday” of the landslide which left the remote town isolated.
VIDEO: Airport break-in, police appeal for help
Police have released CCTV footage of two men as they break into an airport and steal tools, machinery and chemicals as they appeal for help identifying the pair.
Burst of rain to cool down FNQ heatwave
The Bureau of Meteorology says a tropical low will form off the western side of Cape York, bringing with it a reprieve from a low-intensity heatwave.
Cape York leader who founded men’s support programs jailed
A Cape York leader who was instrumental in negotiating land rights and establishing support services for men has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment on domestic violence charges of stalking, common assault and assault occasioning bodily harm.
Invitation to a massacre: Friend reveals new details of tragic day eight children killed
Chilling new details have been revealed 10 years after a psychotic mother killed her seven children and her niece in what has become one of the worst mass killings in Australia’s history.
Cairns takeaway Chilli Mama targeted in ram raid
Cairns takeaway Chilli Mama targeted in ram raid
Workers sacked as BPIC changes spark construction chaos
Construction workers have been sacked days before Christmas after the state government tore up a tender to upgrade a Qld hospital.
‘Are we committed?’: Confusion over Cairns youth detention facility
The new state government has revealed its position on a youth detention facility for Cairns, while promising “proper” community consultation before building commences.
12yo located in storm drain after alleged car theft
A 12-year-old boy has been arrested after a string of alleged car thefts and break-ins across Far North Queensland.
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