A boy wanted over the assault of an elderly man has been caught trying to break into a Queensland police station. The 16-year-old Cairns boy had evaded arrest since the March 18 incident, when he allegedly assaulted the elderly man in Manunda. On Monday, he allegedly jumped the fence of a compound at the Smithfield … Read more
A young woman suffered a head injury when she was allegedly shoved off the stage during a rap music concert in Cairns. The woman in her 20s climbed onto the stage at Gilligan’s, in the city centre, during the show by Sydney artist Chillinit, whose real name is Blake Turnell, on Sunday night. WATCH THE … Read more
The Australian Defence Force will seek an out-of-court resolution after two soldiers were attacked by a 2.5-metre saltwater crocodile in far north Queensland. Commonwealth prosecutors charged the Department of Defence in August 2023 with breaching work health and safety laws after the men were mauled almost three years ago. Both soldiers suffered significant injuries including … Read more
A father-of-two has become Cairns’ second victim this year of a bacterial infection linked to floods. Evan Brown, 40, was rushed to hospital after falling severely ill at work on February 13. His blood pressure dropped significantly and an abscess was found on his liver, indicating he was in septic shock as a result of … Read more
A two-year-old has reportedly died after going to a government-run childcare centre in Cairns. The child, who suffered from a pre-existing condition, showed signs of illness when they arrived at the centre on Wednesday, the Cairns Post has reported. The child was flown to a hospital in Brisbane, where they later died. The Department of … Read more
Forecasters did a “superb job” to give Queenslanders an “enormous amount of warning” about severe weather events this summer, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s boss in a vehement defence of his staff. During a Senate estimates grilling, bureau director Andrew Johnson delivered a stunning rebuke to “aspersions on the quality of the bureau’s forecast” … Read more
More funding is on the way for Queenslanders reeling from wild weather, including millions of lightning strikes. The prime minister flew into the Gold Coast on Tuesday to announce another $50 million in financial assistance as the full extent of storm damage to the southeast was revealed. Anthony Albanese was joined by Queensland Premier Steven … Read more
Furious residents of a far north Queensland town are considering action over claims a speed camera on a main road generated almost $300,000 in fines. However, the state government has hit back, saying drivers caught speeding need to learn their lesson. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Furious residents are considering action over Queensland speed camera. Watch … Read more
A young couple’s wedding has been saved after Qantas was able to quickly reschedule flights cancelled amid ex-tropical cyclone Jasper — and airline staff personally ensured their connecting flight was also booked so they could be home in time to tie the knot. Hannah Jefferies and Dylan Stitt were planning to fly from Cape York … Read more
