The Latest Breaking News from Wayne Butcher

'Dodged a bullet': sigh of relief for cyclone-hit area

Far north communities have escaped potential disaster after a direct hit from Tropical Cyclone Narelle as the clean-up continues.

AAP · Mar 23

‘Eerily silent’: Cape York residents batten down the hatches ahead of Tropical Cyclone Narelle’s arrival

Residents of Coen and surrounding towns in far north Queensland spent Thursday sandbagging, stockpiling food and preparing for power outages ahead of possible category 5 storm

The Guardian - AU · Mar 19

Mayor charged with domestic violence offences

A long-serving mayor of a remote Aboriginal community has appeared in court after being charged with multiple domestic violence offences.

AAP · Jul 2, 2024

Stranded travellers now in second week in remote Cape York, as wet weather cuts road access

Two separate groups of people who have been stranded by floodwaters in remote areas of Cape York for two weeks may face another week's wait before being rescued.

ABC News · Apr 24, 2022