Residents Against Crime.

Hunt on for man after sexual assault

The police are hunting a male person over the sexual assault of a woman in central Cairns early on Saturday morning.

Camp slam given boot

A CAIRNS anti- crime group has shrugged off Police Minister Judy Spence’s criticism of boot camps as an old, tired idea to combat youth crime.

Get out of city and stay out

A MAGISTRATE has told an accused armed robber to get out of Cairns after releasing him on bail following his alleged involvement in a string of crimes.

MIDNIGHT LOW-LIFE -- Rings stolen while grandmother slept

A GRANDMOTHER had her precious heirloom rings stolen from her finger while she was asleep in a hospital bed waiting for surgery.

Far North is crime capital

THUGS in the Cape York region are to blame for new statistics that show the Far North has the worst crime rate in Queensland, Mulgrave MP Warren Pitt said yesterday.

Victims of crime to suggest sentences under SA laws

October 28, 2008 01:09pm VICTIMS of crime will be able to suggest sentences to courts, which must be considered by judges and magistrates, under world-first legislation by the State Government.

Phone a friend

TWO men arrested over a dramatic city siege surrendered to police after a mate pleaded with them by mobile phone to give themselves up.

Bashing accused on bail

A 70-YEAR-old Cairns man accused of trying to kill his neighbour with a baseball bat has been released on bail after appearing in court this morning.

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White knight�s beat helps keep the peace

A FRIENDLY chat or a harsh warning is as much a tool for Paul Latter as his ticket book.

White Rock’s new officer on the beat, Sen-Constable Paul Latter, is hoping to build up respect from residents in his new neighbourhood.