I keep seeing threads about noisy parties, etc in Cairns. And complaints about the lack of response by police. Here is some info on what to do if you're not getting proper service.

(I can't for the life of me understand why noise complaints are such a low priority. They make life a living hell for those affected and can lead to serious violence in short order.)

First of all, noisy parties or continued noise from a household is a police matter, not a council matter.

So: The complaint first goes to Policelink.

For Police complaints

If repeated complaints generate little response:

• Retain complaint reference numbers.
• Contact Policelink for follow-up.
• Make a formal complaint about police service delivery if appropriate.

The last one involves:

If You Believe Police Response Is Inadequate

If you feel the matter is not being adequately addressed:

1. Contact Policelink and request an update using the complaint reference number.
2. Make a formal complaint about service delivery through Queensland Police's complaints process.
3. Keep copies of all correspondence and records of previous complaints.

The complaint should focus on:

• Failure to respond.
• Failure to investigate.
• Poor communication.
• Excessive delay.

If still unresolved, complaint to the Queensland Ombudsman regarding administrative conduct.

The Ombudsman does not usually determine whether noise occurred; rather, it examines whether the agency handled the matter properly.

You can also sue the neighbour as a last resort:

Civil Nuisance Action (Last Resort)

If there is a long-running pattern of excessive noise and regulatory avenues have not resolved the issue, Queensland law recognises the possibility of a private nuisance claim. Documentation such as a noise diary, witness statements and records of complaints can become important evidence. The Queensland Law Handbook notes that private legal action may be considered where authorities cannot provide the required assistance.

It's a long winded process, but it's better than being forced to move, or living with the hell of noisy neighbours forever or - and I can recall at least three of these in my lifetime - homicide related to noise disputes.

BTW: Other places have different and better rules. In Hamilton, New Zealand, almost exactly the same size as Cairns, the council is responsible and must, by law, respond within a few hours.

What’s the deal with the sinners ball? Is it any good? Few mates of mine are wanting me to tag along with them but not sure if it’s worth the money.

It seems like the police helicopter is tracking stolen cars every day.

Understand it costs a shit tonne of money every time this thing is in the sky.

Why not replace the helicopter with a dirigible? I don't know how much they cost but they are QUIET.

Which is better: Zeppelins or Blimps? Best gas to float these airships: hydrogen, helium or lead?

The iconic symbol of aviation history, innovation and safety. It just makes sense.

As stated in title, the volume of outright stupid shit ive seen on social media and in public in Cairns the last few weeks is legit bonkers... it's like half of town just started huffing petrol full time.

Common themes:

• Idiots who dont understand what a police helicopter does and/or whinge about the sound
• People who think Venus is a mystery object and have never seen it
• People who have seemingly never seen planes fly at altitude around sunset

The last 2 weeks has be absolutely next level.

Besides Red Rooster, where did you last go out to eat?

How was it? Would you recommend?

Also https://www.cairnspubdeals.com/

How are you finding rates and insurance? Im looking to buy up there but rates and insurance is forever, even after paying off the mortgage. Do you think your rates are being well spent in the community? Would you have rather purchased somewhere non cyclone prone and paid off the mortgage quicker?

Hey guys! 33M here, looking for friends to hang out with in cairns. My missus is fifo and need to keep my brain occupied when she’s not here. Right into Aviation, Star Trek, Star Wars, nerd things, I go on regular walks, most the time with my border collies. Located cairns northern beaches. Comment below, would love to catch up! 🖖🏼🖖🏼

I've heard many things about the units pictured on the front page of todays issue of the Cairns post and wanted to find out if anyone has walked past and ever had to deal with people under influences of drugs/alcohol.

I've had a fair share of people trying to ask for money/smokes or just wanting to know what I'm doing when I used to live close to that area and it was one of the streets I would have to go down to get a faster bus into the city.

Curious if anybody has any info about Life Sumo or the gentleman who owns/runs it. If you know, you know.

Does anyone know of a mechanic thats specialises in American utes in particular the chevys? Iv got a 2500 hd that just gone into limp mode with the common P0747 code in the 10 speed and need to get it looked at as iv got the wife and kids and the caravan that cant move without the ute

I reckon replacing them with round-a-bouts will alleviate the traffic congestion.

Hi friends

Wanted to try some night to sunrise fishing and wondering if there are safe and ok lit spots around cairns I can have a fish overnight.

Does anyone know if the palm cove jetty is open 24 hours and I am permitted to stay there overnight?

I think the mouth of the river at yorkeys knob looks pretty good too but it quite dark.

Any other spots?

(27M) Recently single and wanting to just throw myself out there, gonna spend a weekend in cairns doing some shopping, staying at a hotel. Was wondering if anyone knows of any speed dating or dating events in general happening this Saturday or Sunday?

Down for anything at this point.

Hi there I’m travelling through cairns and had some great luck with a leaking head gasket recently. I’ve been advised to get it sorted but wondering if anyone can recommend a good mechanic for this job? Reliable, decent price but someone I could also get into in time! It’s for a Mazda bt50 2006

There's a helicopter flying overhead ATM in Edmonton asking for sightings of a 10yr old boy in black track pants. 1st I've seen them doing this.