Teen on theft counts

A TEENAGE boy who allegedly committed a number of property offences over the past five months has been charged. The 15-year-old from White Rock is facing seven charges comprising three counts of burglary, two counts of stealing and one count each of trespass and possession of suspected stolen property. These related to home break-ins where several items including computer tablets, gaming equipment, keys and a bicycle were allegedly stolen, and other thefts in both White Rock and Mt Sheridan. He will be dealt with under the provisions of The Youth Justice Act 1992.

Fresh riot charge

AN eighth person has been charged over a riot where a police car was smashed up and two officers were forced to run for their lives in a Cape York community. The 43-year-old Pormpuraaw man is charged with one count of wilful damage of police property in relation to the Monday night incident, as well as one count of burglary resulting from a separate incident on the same night. He is scheduled to appear in the Pormpuraaw Magistrates Court on September 12.

Learn all about uni

MUSICAL performances and workshops will feature alongside emergency role-play by ambulance officers dressed as superheroes at the CQUniversity Cairns Open Day tomorrow. Visitors are encouraged to participate in the free event anytime from 9am to 1pm at the campus on the corner of Abbott and Shields streets. Prospective students will have the chance to meet staff, attend information sessions and workshops, and tour the campus facilities. For more information visit www.cqu.edu .au/opendays.

Rates notices out

CAIRNS ratepayers should have now received their half-yearly rates notices, which have a due date of Wednesday, September 7. Residents in the Cairns Regional Council area who have not yet received their rates notices should contact the council on 4044 3044 as soon as possible. For more information on payment options visit www.cairns.qld.gov .au.