Cairns morning briefing

Machete arrest in Edmonton as police watch Ravizza Park

Good morning, Cairns. 16 degrees and partly cloudy, a lovely calm start to the weekend.

Weather

16C, Partly cloudy

Armed person, Edmonton
Police received reports of an armed person in Edmonton, Cairns this morning. A man allegedly armed with a machete near Ravizza Park was taken into custody and a 32-year-old Edmonton man has been charged.
mypolice.qld.gov.au
Police issue strong warning to parents following youth beach gatherings
Police have issued a stern warning to parents and guardians after youths continued to attend large gatherings at local beaches, with officers called to Oceanic Drive in Buddina following antisocial behaviour.
mypolice.qld.gov.au
Fatal traffic crash, Greenbank
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash at Greenbank where a Mitsubishi Lancer lost control on Ison Road around 8:30pm. The 28-year-old Loganlea driver was killed.
mypolice.qld.gov.au
No to furniture, yes to yoghurt: five ways Australians are changing their shopping behaviour
Australians are changing their shopping habits amid rising living costs, putting off buying new couches and white goods while prioritising high protein foods and home coffee machines.
theguardian.com
‘Shameful’: UK, Australia and Canada criticise Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision
Britain, Australia and Canada have called the decision of the Israeli military authorities not to open a criminal investigation into an April 2024 strike that killed seven humanitarian workers shameful.
theguardian.com

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