Police bashing

Friday, December 5, 2008

A POLICE officer was allegedly kicked and punched several times in the face in Babinda overnight.

Police used pepper spray to sudue the 39-year-old Townsville man, who allegedly became violent after police removed him from a hotel in Munroe St at about 11pm.

The man has been charged with one count of assaulting police, committing a public nuisance, possession of dangerous drug and obstructing police.

<strong>Free: </strong> Moana Hodkinson leaves Cairns Supreme Court after she was immediately released on parole yesterday.

Kingpin could serve 18 months

A DRUG kingpin responsible for trafficking large amounts of speed and ecstasy could be out of jail in 18 months, while his main distributor has been locked away until August 2010. more

<strong>Off the roads:</strong> Seven cars, including this one, have been impounded after their drivers were allegedly drag-racing and doing burnouts on busy main roads.

Alleged draggers' cars seized

SEVEN cars have been impounded after their drivers were allegedly drag-racing and doing burnouts on busy main roads. more

Cairns Disneyland mooted

A FEDERAL politician wants Cairns to become the home of the first Australian Disneyland. more

<strong>Enough to make you shout:</strong> Tough new laws banning the sale of takeaway full-strength beer and cask wine could be introduced in Cairns.

Suburbs face grog bans

TOUGH new laws banning the sale of takeaway full-strength beer and cask wine could be introduced in Cairns. more

Fears linger for ABC

PARENTS still fear their children will be locked out of battling Far North ABC Learning centres despite a new plan to give children a secure placement. more

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