Cairns news

NZ dollar gains after mixed US jobs data
The Cairns Post
The New Zealand dollar rose after US non-farm payrolls painted a mixed picture of the US labour market, with slightly fewer jobs created last month but with the unemployment rate falling to a nine-year low. The kiwi dollar traded at 71.18 US cents as ...and more »

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Tropical trees beautify without breaking water restrictions
The Cairns Post
MORE than 500 trees were available for planting as part of yesterday's Tropical Tree Day at Cattana Wetlands. Division 8 Councillor Jessie Richardson said the event had been so popular last year the council upped the number of trees this year. “We were ...and more »

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Ranger program gives Far North youth a chance
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A GROUP of young Yarrabah men and women are passionately working to improve their traditional country while inspiring their peers during a time of high youth unemployment. The Far North's overall youth jobless rate is about 30 per cent, and is likely ...and more »

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Pakistan cricket team swap bats for snorkels for day on Reef
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WITH the few days downtime before ramping up for their tour match on Thursday, Pakistan's cricketers have enjoyed one of the Cairns region's natural wonders – the Great Barrier Reef. Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur said the boys had really been looking ...and more »

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One Nation senator to tackle fishing regulation in Far North
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CONTROVERSIAL One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts will call for the removal of environmental regulations governing the Far North's fishing industry when he visits Cairns this week. Arriving on Wednesday, the trip will be the first time Mr Roberts has ...and more »

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Licensees struggle with sly grog on Cape York
The Cairns Post
CAPE York publicans are resorting to breath testing some patrons before serving them in an attempt to combat alcohol fuelled violence and sly grog trade. The laws surrounding alcohol vary in different Cape York communities, with some maintaining ...and more »

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Trade digital space for the great outdoors these school holidays
The Cairns Post
Getting children away from the screen can be challenging, especially with the economic minefield of Christmas looming and budgets stretched to the limit. However, Cairns blogger and “Adventure Mumma” Kate Richards says the Far North is the perfect ...and more »

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Apiring Cairns model, actor heads to LA to pursue dreams
The Cairns Post
ONE of Cairns' own rising stars is heading to the hills of Hollywood to front panels of modelling, singing, and acting scouts. Giulia Bortolanza, 15, said she was making the trip after she was spotted by a talent scout earlier this year. She said ...and more »

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Cricketing miracle in the Far North
The Cairns Post
JAS and Jess have jolted Rovers to a remarkable CFN victory that cements the club's standing atop the first-grade ladder. United will today be wondering where it went wrong after a stunning collapse on Saturday that enabled Rovers to scramble home just ...

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New era looms for Cairns Crocs
The Cairns Post
CAIRNS Crocs Triathlon president Kylie Anderson feels she leaves the third-largest triathlon club in Queensland in a strong position. The outgoing president of the club stepped down yesterday afternoon as the club recognised their championships at ...

Courier Mail
'Firefighters experiencing difficulties'
Courier Mail
RURAL firefighters are battling through the night to keep homes safe as a large bushfire claims thousands of hectares in Koah, west of Cairns. As of 9.30pm Sunday, the fire was currently threatening seven homes, with the possibility of eight more soon ...and more »

Herald Sun
Bushfire threatens Koah, west of Cairns
Herald Sun
RURAL firefighters are battling through the night to keep homes safe as a large bushfire claims thousands of hectares in Koah, west of Cairns. As of 9.30pm Sunday, the fire was currently threatening seven homes, with the possibility of eight more soon ...and more »

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Waterbombing begins at Tablelands fire | Cairns Post
The Cairns Post
A HELICOPTER will soon begin waterbombing a large bushfire at Koah, south west of Kuranda.and more »

TropicNow
AFL Cairns predicts big rise in junior participation rates
TropicNow
A new wave of young girls and boys are choosing AFL across tropical north Queensland. A homegrown rising star and the launch of a national women's competition have AFL Cairns administrators confident their competition is poised for a banner year.

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Cairns health service name new chief executive
TropicNow
Keeping finances in check will be the first order of business for new Cairns Hinterland Hospital and Health Service's chief executive. The former Chief Executive of Mackay Hospital has been appointed to run the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health ...and more »

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Rise in Reef deaths prompts more stringent checks
The Cairns Post
REEF tourists face stricter health checks and new tests for introductory divers under a top-level review of the industry, after a spike to 18 dive and snorkelling-related deaths this year on the Great Barrier Reef – three times the average. Dive ...and more »