NEWSPORT NEWSFEED: Critically injured man dies in Mossman park, police investigating

Police are investigating the sudden death of a 42-year-old man in a Mossman park late on Thursday night, declaring the Foxton Ave address a crime scene and speaking with a 25-year-old man.

While unclear at this stage if it is an alleged murder, police released details that around 11:20pm, emergency services were called to a park near Foxton Avenue following reports of a man being located unconscious.  

Upon arrival, officers located the 42-year-old Mossman man unresponsive with critical injuries. He died at the scene.

A 25-year-old man is assisting police. Both men were known to each other, and police say there is no ongoing concern to other members of the community in Mossman.

Investigators are appealing to anyone with information that may assist investigations to come forward.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Great food and a mesmerising performance entertained guests recently at Palmers Sea Reef Clubhouse with an event hosted by U3A Douglas Shire, ‘An evening with Alteouise’.

Local opera singer Alteouise de Vaughn along with her Husband, Idris Alkamraikhi performed for the event with a powerful duet described to be, “another dimension of the talented couple,”.

Along with the amazing music and a delicious two course meal, many attendees were treated to prizes from the raffle held to raise funds for charity, many of the prizes being donated kindly by local businesses and community members.

“So much fun, laughter, and joyful participation; united by song… Wow what a night it was!”. Said event organiser Susan Rae on the event.

Even after a second performance and a personal interview with Ms de Vaughn, spectators were left wanting more.

To round off the night, some members of the Voices of the North choir sang a surprise ‘thankyou’ performance for Ms de Vaughn and Mr Alkamraikhi. The audience joined in singing ABBA’s ‘Thank you for the music’, a joyful conclusion to the wonderful night ‘An
evening with Alteouise’ University of the Third Age Douglas Shire specialise in supporting the continued learning of retired and semi-retired residents throughout our region. This event being just one example of the entertaining and educational events they organise for their members.