Tag: Palm Island 4815
Toddler murderer gets life
A Supreme Court judge in Cairns has described the murder and rape of a 14-month-old toddler as "horrific and cruel" before sentencing a young man to life imprisonment.[MORE]
North Qld man found guilty of toddler's murder
A north Queensland man has been found guilty of murdering his girlfriend's 14-month-old daughter. [MORE]
Jury shown interview with toddler murder accused
A Cairns jury has been shown a video of police interviewing a man accused of murdering a 14-month-old girl in far north Queensland.[MORE]
Reynolds angry over safe haven bureaucratic bungle
The Member for Townsville and Speaker of the House has attacked his own government for bureaucratic incompetence.[MORE]
Govt to phase out Indigenous liquor licences
The Queensland Government says Indigenous community liquor licences will be phased out over the next six months, after new alcohol laws come into effect next week.[MORE]
Palm Island Mayor says tension reports not true
The Mayor of Palm Island says reports of growing tension between the residents and police are not true.[MORE]
Palm Island activist outraged by police recognition calls
An Indigenous activist says she is outraged by the Queensland Opposition's suggestion that police officers working during the 2004 Palm Island riots be recognised for their efforts. [MORE]
Opposition calls for Palm Is police commendations
The Queensland Opposition has suggested the police officers on Palm Island during the 2004 riots should be recommended for commendation.[MORE]
Police Commissioner wants info on Hurley pay-out
The Queensland Police Commissioner has asked for more information about a compensation case involving former Palm Island police officer Chris Hurley.[MORE]
Mayor slams Palm Island compo deal
Palm Island Mayor hits out at $100,000 paid to police officer acquitted of death in custody.[MORE]
Compo deal for Palm Island police officer
Queensland police officer Chris Hurley has been paid about $100,000 in compensation for items he lost when his house was burned down during the Palm Island riots in 2004.[MORE]
Palm Is Mayor airs land acquisition law worries
The Palm Island Mayor has voiced concern over some of the changes the Queensland Government has made to land acquisition laws.[MORE]
Palm Is Mayor backs some proposed alcohol laws
The Mayor of Palm Island is supporting some proposed new alcohol laws for Queenslands' Indigenous communities, but says there is still more to be done.[MORE]
Palm Island police officer falls off balcony
A policeman is in a serious but stable condition in the Townsville Hospital after falling off a balcony on Palm Island. [MORE]
Man charged over Palm Is attack
A 25-year-old man has been charged with unlawful wounding after an incident on Palm Island on Friday night.[MORE]
Hundreds rally to support Palm Is riot accused
Around 200 supporters of a Palm Island man accused of rioting have rallied in Melbourne today.[MORE]
Man stabbed on Palm Island
Police say a 40-year-old man is in a critical but stable condition after a stabbing on Palm Island early this morning. [MORE]
Palm Is teen stabbed
A 15-year-old girl is recovering from wounds to her arm and head after an alleged stabbing on Palm Island overnight.[MORE]
New Palm Is Mayor looks to positive future
The new Mayor of Palm Island says the shire has had a negative image for too long.[MORE]
Court reschedule for accused Palm Island Rioter
A new trial date has been set for a man accused of being involved in the 2004 Palm Island riot.[MORE]
Townsville farewells Aunty Thelma
Hundreds are expected to attend the funeral for local Indigenous leader Thelma McAvoy, in Townsville today. [MORE]
Construction to begin on Palm Is Govt office
The way has finally been cleared for construction to begin on a $10 million Government office on Palm Island. [MORE]
DPP has no regrets over handling of Hurley case
Queensland's Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Leanne Clare says she is comfortable with the way her office handled the controversial Palm Island death in custody case.[MORE]
Flash floods rage through Charters Towers
Homes and businesses have been flooded in the north Queensland town of Charters Towers, west of Townsville.[MORE]
