AM Edition: ‘Threatened murder-suicid e’: Mum details harrowing 13-year DV case

Email Face down on a table with a shotgun pressed to her throat, a Cairns mum-of-three made a split-second decision which likely saved her life. Here, she bravely shares her story of surviving a harrowing 13-year domestic violence relationship.

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AM Edition ‘Threatened murder-suicide’: Mum details harrowing 13-year DV case Face down on a table with a shotgun pressed to her throat, a Cairns mum-of-three made a split-second decision which likely saved her life. Here, she bravely shares her story of sur... READ MORE   Qld city on track to break record for domestic violence breaches After almost 1000 breaches were recorded in the first four months of 2025 in Cairns, police say the issue requires a whole-of-community response. READ MORE   CUF limbo: Calls for government to commit to additional shipyard funding Cairns advocacy groups and leaders are calling on the state government to commit to additional funding for Cairns’ major shipyard project after the state government claimed Labor l... READ MORE   ‘Don’t think it’s suitable’: Objection raised to planned pet crematorium Concerns have been raised over a proposal to set up a new pet crematorium at a disused neighbourhood vet surgery but the applicant says there will be no flames or smell of burning ... READ MORE   Aurora Metals boss on trial for alleged environmental breaches The former managing director of failed resources company Aurora Metals has faced a raft of environmental allegations relating to a Mount Garnet tin mine. READ MORE   Old Snake seeks answers on Taipans proposed sale A former Cairns Taipans skipper has called on the club’s hierarchy to outline the terms of its proposed sale as the publicly-owned club seeks to secure a private backer in a bid to... READ MORE   Rundown Cooktown hospital a priority as LNP works to deliver on ‘rescue’ plan Desperately needed services at Cooktown hospital will be restored with health minister Tim Nicholls pledging to put an end to the “years of neglect” the community has endured durin... READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by The Cairns Post, PO Box 126 Cairns, QLD 4870 Australia.