Man Charged with Domestic Violence Murder Near Cairns

A man will appear in court today charged with the domestic violence murder of a woman in Gordonvale, just south of Cairns, yesterday. Police were called to a home in Pritchard Close just after 11am (AEST) to reports there was an armed man at the property. Officers arrested a 29-year-old local man before finding the body of a 29-year-old woman inside the home. The man was charged with murder (domestic violence offence) and is due to appear in Cairns Magistrates Court today. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact police. Support is available from theNational Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Serviceat1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).