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Cairns cricket club angry over trailer theft
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MEMBERS of a Cairns cricket club have been left fuming after the theft of a large trailer they used to transport their equipment. Thieves are believed to have snuck into Endeavour Park either late last week or during the weekend and taken the large ...

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Man charged over alleged break-in at Cairns boxing gym
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THE owner of a Cairns boxing gym admits he is a “shattered” man after an alleged break-in at the Cairns North facility. Audio equipment, boxing gloves and protein drinks were among up to $5000 worth of items allegedly stolen from Total Fitness ...

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Racing leaders bet on night racing for new masterplan of Cairns ...
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RACING heavyweights are riding a renewed push to bring night horse racing to Cairns.and more »

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Councillor claims crocodile plan not working in Cairns
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A CAIRNS councillor has suggested underwater gates be installed in the Barron River to protect swimmers at Lake Placid from crocodiles. Cairns Regional Council has proposed several safety improvements as part of the State Government's wider review of ...

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Boat ramp bonanza for Cairns' Northern Beaches
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WATER-loving Cairns locals could be in for a boat ramp bonanza, with a State Government investigation considering whether two may be better than one on the Northern Beaches. Combined with private developments planned for the area, it means Cairns ...

Cairns family upset over delay in fatal crash case
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THE grieving family of a man killed in a crash almost 18 months ago are devastated after the court case involving the vehicle's driver hit a legal snag. Ricky Veit, 21, was a passenger in the car, which went out of control and hit a power pole on ...

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Elise Franciskovic reveals plans for online cake business after MasterChef
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MasterChef Australia contestant Elise Franciskovic isn't letting her elimination from the contest put an end to her budding culinary career. The Cairns Hospital pharmacy technician had made it to the quarterfinals of the cooking competition prior to ...and more »

North Queensland Register
Cairns Show | Photos
North Queensland Register
At 84 years, Malanda's Marty Conole was the oldest competitor on this year's woodchopping show circuit. Prime beef winners reserve champion bullock or steer Leon (pictured) and Jenny Ham, Tolga and champion bullock Sonya Booth (represented by ...and more »

Cairns teen charged after being found hiding in cupboard
Brisbane Times
A teen discovered hiding in a hot water system cupboard has been charged with property offences allegedly committed over several months. Acting on a tip-off, ...and more »

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New Cairns estate parkland named in honour of Lou Piccone
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LOU Piccone's service to the community as a philanthropist and businessman has been celebrated with the naming of The Outlook parkland in his honour. The $500,000 playground set in about 10ha of green space developed by Fortress, was officially ...

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Defamation case against Cairns actor Susan Prince could set precedent
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AN UGLY civil dispute between a Cairns actor and her former husband could spark more defamation cases over domestic violence allegations. Susan Prince faces paying $150,000 in damages if she is found to have defamed her ex-husband Ian Prince in a ...

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Cairns Show Association rules out building stadium at showgrounds
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THE Cairns Show Association has vowed to fight for its traditional home as Cairns Regioal Council considers the showgrounds as a possible location for a new stadium. Organisers estimate about 70,000 people attended the 112th Cairns Show last week ...