The Cairns Magistrates Court saw a busy docket on Wednesday, January 7, with a range of matters from alleged assaults to traffic violations coming before the bench. The list of appearances provides a snapshot of the legal proceedings in the Far North Queensland city on that day.
Alleged Assault and Property Offences Before the Court
Several individuals faced charges related to violence and property crimes. John Albert Baira, a 30-year-old from Manoora, was required to appear concerning a charge of common assault. In a separate matter, Kane Anthony Clark, 30, of Westcourt, was listed for a committal mention on a charge of assault occasioning bodily harm.
The court also dealt with alleged theft. Jye Robert James Coburn, 22, from Manunda, was scheduled for a committal mention on a charge of enter premises and commit an indictable offence. Similarly, Jarrod Leslie James Cook, 34, of Westcourt, faced a committal mention for the charge of enter dwelling with intent.
Driving and Traffic-Related Charges
A significant portion of the day's list involved driving offences. Kane Anthony Clark of Westcourt, in addition to the assault charge, was also listed for a committal mention for the operation of a vehicle causing undue noise/smoke. Jarrod Leslie James Cook likewise had a second matter for a committal mention on a charge of driving without a licence.
Other traffic-related appearances included:
- Kyle William James Dickson, 28, of Manoora, for a committal mention on driving without a licence.
- Jarad Wayne Evans, 30, of Manoora, for a committal mention on driving without a licence.
- Lachlan James Farlow, 22, of Westcourt, for a committal mention on driving without a licence.
Kyle Robert Fawcett, 28, from Manoora, was listed for a committal mention concerning a charge of driving while disqualified by a court order.
Other Appearances and Legal Proceedings
The court list also included matters beyond assault and traffic offences. John Albert Baira of Manoora had a second appearance listed for a breach of a community service order. Jye Robert James Coburn faced an additional charge for obstructing a police officer.
Further appearances noted were for Kyle William James Dickson on a charge of contravening a direction or requirement, and Jarad Wayne Evans for a separate charge of contravening a direction or requirement. Lachlan James Farlow also had a second matter for contravening a direction or requirement.
The list concluded with Kyle Robert Fawcett, who was required to appear for a committal mention on a charge of unlawful possession of suspected stolen property.
These scheduled appearances represent the formal charges brought before the Cairns Magistrates Court. All matters were listed for legal process, including committal mentions which are hearings to determine if there is sufficient evidence for a case to proceed to a higher court. The outcomes of these specific January 7 hearings are a matter of public record through the court.
