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Chronology of a Murder Part 3: The killing of Toyah Cordingley

What follows is the third and final part of a chronology of the murder of Toyah Cordingley based on statements made to the Cairns Supreme Court in February and March, 2025.

Costs out of kilter in defamation cases

According to a couple of informed legal sources, it costs about $100,000 a day for a Supreme Court civil hearing, including all the work needed in the lead up to a trial.

Kirriri to serve Torres Strait communities

Torres Strait communities have a new patrol vessel, Kirriri, to deliver a boost to marine safety for remote island communities, Member for Cook David Kempton, together with Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg making the announcement last week.

The people powering Douglas Shire’s disaster response

Whether it’s severe weather, flooding, bushfires, a health crisis, or clear skies, a coordinated local network works quietly behind the scenes.

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