Cape York remembers those lost in the Lockhart plane crash on May 7, 2005
They will always be remembered! Ceremonies marking the 10th anniversary of the Lockhart River Plane Crash were held on Thursday May 7, in Bamaga, Lockhart River and at the Oxley Academy in Brisbane....
View ArticleBling Bling – I’m Lost Without You!
This week, we feature jewellery pieces currently in our Cairns Police Property Room in an effort to identify an owner. We encourage members of the community to share this article amongst friends and...
View ArticleLucky snap for tourists
A family on holiday from the Northern Territory had a lucky break after they lost their camera on April 28 at a Cairns Shopping Centre. A Manunda woman found the camera in the shopping centre toilets...
View ArticleWeekend media wrap – Monday May 11
North Heat puts the blowtorch on local drug trade: A multi-agency drug enforcement operation conducted on Friday has sent a clear message to those involved in the local drug scene. A large quantity...
View ArticleRide for Tanya well support!
Far Northern Police supporting the Ride for Tanya and encourage all road users to Share the Road Local police were out in force on Saturday as part of the annual Ride for Tanya. Today marks the second...
View ArticleOvernight media wrap – Tuesday May 12
Man charged over assault incident, Westcourt: A 20-year-old Earlville man was charged yesterday morning following investigations into the alleged assault of a 25-year-old woman at a birthday party on...
View ArticleDonut hanging out with the Krispy Kremes & Constable Damien
Constable Damien and Donut the Dog hanging out with the kids St Therese’s Adopt-a-Cop, Constable Damien West from the Cairns Road Policing Unit (RPU) and Donut the Dog, popped by their annual school...
View ArticleDo you know this man?
An investigation is underway into a series of property offences committed at industrial premises in the Portsmith area over the weekend. A man gained entry to a workshop in Comport Street and stole a...
View ArticleMore than they bargained for at this Woree store
This Toogood Road store got more than they bargained for! Police are appealing for witnesses following a single vehicle traffic crash at a shopping centre on Toogood Road, Woree at about midday...
View ArticleTuesday’s Traffic Tip – Parking near schools
Please pay attention around our schools and make it as safe as possible for the kids to get to and from school each day Parking around schools can be bedlam before and after school times, but this...
View ArticleGive happy, live happy – Thank you to our volunteers!
This week is National Volunteer Week – 11 – 17 May and it’s the time that we should all take the time to thank our 6 million+ volunteers helping our communities throughout Australia. The theme for...
View ArticleOvernight media wrap – Wednesday May 13
Burglary and vehicle theft charges, Cairns: Cairns Property Crime Squad Officers charged two boys yesterday in relation to ongoing property offence investigations. A 16-year-old Whitfield youth was...
View ArticleOvernight media wrap – Thursday May 14
Burglary and property charges, Cairns area: Cairns Property Crime Squad and Smithfield CIB detectives charged a 16-year-old Whitfield boy yesterday as part investigations into property offences...
View ArticleBicycle theft, Parramatta Park
Do you Know this man? Police investigating the theft of a bicycle from Draper Street residence late last month have released images of a male youth who they believe may be able to assist with...
View ArticleTime’s ticking – Be quick to register for our Gordonvale Police Charity Golf Day
You too can join us for the 2015 Annual Gordonvale Police Charity Golf Day.This group of special ballerinas made up a team in 2013 and whilst they didn’t win anything, they enjoyed a day filled with...
View ArticleOvernight media wrap – Friday May 15
Burglary and vehicle theft incidents, Mt Sheridan: Investigations are underway into a number of property offences committed in the Mt Sheridan area over recent days. On Wednesday night, thieves...
View ArticleCome one, come all to the next Edmonton NHW Meeting on May 18
All Edmonton residents are invited to attend the next Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) meeting being held on Monday night at their new meeting location, the Edmonton PCYC: WHEN: 7.30 pm Monday May...
View ArticleVale PD Vader
Vale PD Vader and thank you for all you’ve done for our community Far Northern police are reeling today after hearing of the untimely death on one of our finest four legged comrades today. PD Vader...
View ArticleThank you to all our Far North NHW Volunteers
This week our local police stop to pay tribute to all volunteers who take the time to give back to our community. National Volunteer Week runs from 11 – 17 May and it’s the time that we should all...
View ArticleWeekend media wrap – Monday May 18
Rape charge, Westcourt: Detectives have charged a 28-year-old Cairns man following the alleged sexual assault of a 19-year-old woman on early on Saturday morning. Police will allege the man,...
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