Lawyer reacts to crime wave hitting Qld hotspot
Long-term Cairns resident Ashleigh Lawrence isn’t surprised the city she grew up in is the new “youth crime capital” of Queensland, having been broken into twice in a month this year.
Cairns
Former army patrolman sentenced for punching ex-partner
A former army patrolman who punched the mother of his child in the head because she wouldn’t unlock her social media accounts, has been sentenced for his ongoing “deplorable” behaviour.
How rapid response unit will fight crime wave
An explosion in youth crime across Cairns has forced Premier David Crisafulli to deploy more cops to the Far North in a bid to curb skyrocketing vehicle thefts from the city’s homes and suburban streets.
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.
More Stories
Rare whale spotted ‘lunching’ at Great Barrier Reef
A rare whale, which was only declared as a recognised species in 2003, has been sighted on the Great Barrier Reef this week.
‘I’m nearly in tears talking about it now’: How hampers will help flood victims
Christmas cheer will be spread even further across Cairns this festive season with around 120 volunteers helping pack a bumper 800 food hampers for those in need over the holidays.
‘So much damage’: IT worker tried to film woman in shower
An IT worker who sewed a mobile phone into a bathroom towel to record a young woman showering in her home was on probation for similar offences at the time, a court has been told.
‘Health vandalism’: Doctor blasts Qld council ahead of water fluoridation decision
A regional Queensland mayor is poised to go against the recommendation of more than 150 health organisations globally and vote to keep fluoride out of the city’s water supply at an ordinary meeting.
Premier’s dig at Miles over ‘grubby’ election night move
Premier David Crisafulli has gone on the attack in Parliament this morning after being questioned over alleged Health cuts, targeting Steven Miles’s ‘tone’.
Hundreds flock to Carols in the Park | Photo gallery
Hundreds gathered to sing their favourite Christmas songs at Munro Martin Parklands’ Carols in the Park.
Far North town ‘gutted’ by death of three proud locals
A Far North Indigenous town is approaching the end of the year with heavy hearts following the recent deaths of three proud community members who were “always there for everyone”.
Tablelands man charged with historic child sex offences
Detectives have charged a 65-year old man with 17 child sex offences dating back to 2013.
Hayley Gillespie shares cancer journey
Much-loved Cairns artist Hayley Gillespie has shared details of her harrowing cancer diagnosis and how COUCH Wellness Centre helped her get her…
PHOTO GALLERY: 110 photos from the Unity Performing Arts end of year concert
Spectacular dance moves and dazzling customes were on show when United Performing Arts Studio performed two incredible circus themed concerts. See every photo here:
Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/news/cairns/page/42