Former SAS soldier Shane Sadleir traded his rifle for a stethoscope, now serving as a doctor in remote Cooktown, Queensland. His remarkable journey exemplifies dedication to community and country.
Cook Shire Council is facing a hefty repair bill after vandals destroyed public ovals and parks in a series of deliberate burnouts. Community outrage grows as vital facilities are left unusable.
A Cooktown machine operator has been sentenced to jail after his third assault on a much younger partner. Read the details of the case and the court's decision.
