Cairns news

The Cairns Post
NSW police apply for extradition of paroled Cairns diamond thief
The Cairns Post
TROUBLE: British tourist Matthew Mark Luke John Osborne, 31, was granted parole yesterday after serving just over 21 months in jail for the theft of a 0.31 carat diamond from a Cairns store. PICTURE: TOM LEE Source: News Corp Australia ...

The Cairns Post
Bishop's world stage innovation spruik
The Cairns Post
Julie Bishop has arrived in Paris to start high-level negotiations on a global climate deal. Source: AAP. FOREIGN Minister Julie Bishop has used her few moments on the world stage at major climate talks in Paris to spruik the federal government's new ...and more »

'Clock ticking to catastrophe', says Ban
The Cairns Post
WARNING that the "clock is ticking toward climate catastrophe", UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged governments to agree a strong deal to limit global warming. "OUTSIDE these negotiating halls, there is a rising global tide of support for a ...and more »

The Cairns Post
SA budget surplus may not bring jobs
The Cairns Post
SA Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis is to update the state's finances in the mid-year budget review. Source: AAP. SOUTH Australia is on track for a higher than expected budget surplus but it's likely to prove cold comfort for a state facing a jobs crisis ...and more »

The Cairns Post
Man who allegedly tried to fight several people in Cairns CBD tasered by police
The Cairns Post
A man who allegedly tried to fight people in the Cairns CBD had to be tasered by police. Source: News Corp Australia. A MAN will appear in court this morning after he allegedly attempted to fight several people before also lashing out at the police who ...

Brisbane Times
Cane train derails after hitting fishing boat on tracks in Cairns
Brisbane Times
A cane train crashes into a fishing boat at a railway crossing south of Cairns on Monday. 7 News Queensland. PT0M36S 620 349. A train has been derailed in Cairns after reportedly hitting a fishing boat on Monday afternoon. An MSF Sugar cane train was ...and more »

Hyundai A-League
Roar eager to meet fans in Cairns
Hyundai A-League
Brisbane Roar will hold an open training session in Cairns on Friday as part of a bumper program of special appearances and autograph signings leading up to their Hyundai A-League fixture against Wellington Phoenix at Cazalys Stadium on Saturday ...

Submissions on proposed Cairns performing arts centre mostly positive
ABC Local
Cairns Regional Council says it has received overwhelmingly positive feedback about its proposed new performing arts centre. It is spending $65 million on an arts precinct, with about 180 public submissions received by last Friday's deadline. The ...