Cairns overnight media wrap – December 11
Man charged: AOBH, Bentley Park: Detectives have charged a 47-year-old Bentley Park man following investigations into an assault at a Timberlea Drive residence at around 10pm on November 22. Police...
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A Christmas message from the Cairns Water Police
Water Police across the state are preparing for a busy Christmas on Queensland waterways. Operation Summersafe is aimed at keeping Queenslanders safe on the water this holiday season. Running from...
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Appeal for information on Missing Woman, Cairns
Have you seen Roxanne? Cairns police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing woman Roxanne Gault. She was last seen by family at about midnight on November 28 in Bayview Heights....
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Serious assault of a public officer, Woree: Police yesterday charged a 40-year-old Woree man with one count of serious assault of a public officer whilst adversely affected by an intoxicating substance...
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Property identification is a must this Xmas
Detective Senior Sergeant Jason Smith Help local police by recording your property identification details! Just in the past week local police have seen an increase in property offences committed by...
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Enter and commit indictable offence, Gordonvale: Police are investigating an incident at a Gordonvale bottle shop around 7:30pm last night. Two men wearing black ski masks entered the Riverstone Road...
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Girl Power wanted for Project BOOYAH kick off in February
Senior Constable Kelly Chamberlain will co-ordinate the Girls Booyah program Kelly’s calling for girls to participate in Project Booyah! Cairns Police have again partnered with the PCYC, Education...
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Vehicle watch, Cairns and surrounds – December 17
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a number of vehicles stolen throughout the Far North. Several of the vehicles listed below were stolen while the victims were at home. Anyone...
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Far North District Disaster Ready
Disaster management group Over the past week the Far North Police District (FND) conducted DIEMs training. DIEMs is a web-based event and emergency management software program. Training Consultant, Mel...
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On a lighter note – it’s been a tough week for many!
Heidi (Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer) putting up a poster reminding people to secure their cars to avoid car theft this Xmas period Russ is on holidays, Heidi is about to head off on holidays and Cary...
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People’s Republic of China commends work of Cross Cultural Liaison Unit
From left: A/Assistant Commissioner Paul Taylor, PLO Pepsi LI, Deputy General Tian Yaoming, A/Cheif Supt. Russell Miller and Consul Zhang Wei. Deputy Consul-General Tian Yaoming and Consul Zhang Wei...
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Lake Eacham remains closed as the search continues for missing Ravenshoe man
Inspector Straatemeier at last weeks media conference The search continues Cassowary Coast Patrol Inspector Rolf Straatemeier last week addressed local media on the progress of the protracted search of...
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My ‘precious’ ring returned!
Tammy & her lucky ring Have we got a story for you! This week Cairns Police appealed for public assistance to help locate the owner of a diamond and gold engagement ring which was located by local...
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Local police have been kept busy over the past 24 hours with suburbs in Bayview Heights, Edge Hill, Earlville, Manunda, Holloways Beach and Edmonton all targeted. Police reports show property was...
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Road Safety Initiative Campaign
The Far North Queensland community with the support of The Express Newspaper has this week launched Phase 2 of the “Will U B Next” road safety initiative Campaign. In 2013 the state of Queensland...
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Public nuisance, Cairns: Local police charged a 32-year-old man with one count of public nuisance yesterday. It will be alleged the man was at the Lagoon on The Esplanade at about 7:00pm when...
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Serious crash, Topaz: Local police are investigating a serious crash involving a quad bike on Gourka Road, Topaz at about 2:30pm yesterday. Three teenagers were believed to be riding the quad bike when...
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Property Theft – Beware of the Grinch this Xmas!
Property theft – Beware of the Grinch this Xmas! Don’t let the Grinch steal your X-Mas or your valuables! Avoid becoming a property crime statistic over the Christmas period and secure your home, car,...
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Tuesday’s Traffic Tip – Remote Road Trips
Caution is required on remote roads in the far north Motorists travelling in the far north need to be familiar with the capabilities of their vehicles when travelling on unsealed dusty roads. Drifting...
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Water Police call for responsible use of distress flares
Officer in Charge Cairns Water Police, Sergeant Andrew Ibell appealing for public assistance and responsible use of distress flares Cairns Water Police officers warn boat users against illegally...
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