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Remote Queensland town loses only police officer, coverage now 140km away
Laura's remote police station in Far North Queensland sits unstaffed after its sole officer took unplanned leave, leaving the Cape York township 310 kilometers northwest of Cairns without local police coverage. Patrols are now handled by officers from Cooktown and Hope Vale, over 140 kilometers.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 00:56 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 01:01 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Politics. Editorial policy · Corrections
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