'Never seen magnitude' of foreign vessels in Far North Queensland, as government defends border security

Torres Strait Island leaders say federal government claims of strong border protections do not match what communities are ...

Passenger spots foreign fishing vessels out of plane window

Salome Toby has lived in the Torres Strait Islands her whole life, but on Friday she saw something she'd never seen before.

Torres Strait mayor warns border is ‘afterthought’ amid foreign vessel influx

A Torres Strait Mayor responding to overwhelming amount of foreign incursions says the countries northern border has become ...

Brazen illegal fishermen filmed walking into Torres Strait resort bar

Brazen illegal fishermen have been filmed walking up to a Torres Strait resort bar, as growing pressure mounts on authorities ...

Prime Minister responds to uptick in illegal fishing vessels in Torres Straits

The Prime Minister says his government “stands with” the residents of the Torres Strait Islands, who have been reportedly fending for themselves against illegal fishing vessels.

Foreign fishermen enter Queensland island resort before border force intercept

CCTV captures foreign fishermen landing on a Far North Queensland island resort and asking the bar for refreshments, before ...

Council demands answers after 'scary' scene spotted from plane window over Australian waters

Salome Toby has lived in the Torres Strait Islands her whole life, but on Friday she saw something she'd never seen before.