A manhunt involving Cairns officers, the Dog Squad and police drones for an offender alleged to have committed offences against Cape York children remains ongoing. According to Lockhart River locals a ...

Lockhart River Mayor Wayne Butcher, who is facing seven domestic violence related charges, has been ordered to appear personally in court when his matter is next mentioned in Cairns in February 2026.

Lockhart River is the most north-eastern community in Cape York … and I reckon we are probably the most beautiful. I am from Kuukuya'u and Umpila clans, my totems are the Iyayii and wunta — saltwater ...

A coroner has criticised the aviation watchdog in the wake of a catastrophic plane crash for failing to mandate a critical early warning device for pilots. Five men were killed when a plane crashed at ...

According to Lockhart River locals a heightened police presence at the eastern Cape town 530km north of Cairns was activated last week to scour the town for the offender wanted on outstanding charges.