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Sealing of Bloomfield Track a disappointment to some
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FOUR-wheel drive enthusiasts see the Bloomfield Track as one of the last unspoilt off-road adventures in the Far North. They are opposed to sealing the remaining section of the coastal route, saying its twists, turns and creek crossings are a major ...and more »

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Sealing of Bloomfield Track a disappointment to some | Cairns Post
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FOUR-wheel drive enthusiasts see the Bloomfield Track as one of the last unspoilt off-road adventures in the Far North. They are opposed to sealing the remaining section of the coastal route, saying its twists, turns and creek crossings are a major ...and more »

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Cairns man ready to flaunt his 'ordinary rig' in national swimwear ...
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CAIRNS man Nik Lilo will don his favourite pair of budgy smugglers as he hits the stage to vie for the title of Australias Most Ordinary Rig.and more »

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Yarrabah woman's amazing journey to admission as lawyer in ...
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NIKITA Sellin is a woman with the weight of expectation sitting firmly on her shoulders, but it's a burden she's happy to bear. The Yarrabah product became only the second person in her family to graduate from university and yesterday she was formally ...and more »

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Yarrabah woman's amazing journey to admission as lawyer in Cairns
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NIKITA Sellin is a woman with the weight of expectation sitting firmly on her shoulders, but it's a burden she's happy to bear. The Yarrabah product became only the second person in her family to graduate from university and yesterday she was formally ...and more »

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Trad guarantees Far North infrastructure spend
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QUEENSLAND'S new treasurer says the Far North will get everything her predecessor promised during the campaign. South Brisbane MP Jackie Trad, who replaced Mulgrave's Curtis Pitt as Treasurer, left no wriggle room when asked to guarantee the region's ...and more »

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Tour of the Tropics 2018 to feature Adam Hansen
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THE face of a Far North cycling legend is set to attract Australia's top two-wheel talent to the Tour of the Tropics in 2018. It will run over five stages between Edge Hill, Malanda and Yungaburra in August. Cairns-raised professional tour rider Adam ...and more »

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Cairns set for tourist influx over Christmas holiday period
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TOURISM operators are bracing for a busy festive season, with hotel occupancy rates high and cruise ship visitors coming in their thousands. Two cruise ships, carrying 2000 passengers, will dock in Cairns on Christmas Day. “Volunteers will greet the ...

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Cairns CBD site to be GA Group's 'biggest development yet'
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A TRIO of luxury hotels has been named but the largest Cairns project by GA Group could still be in its infancy. Cyrstalbrook Collection chief executive Mark Davie said the Grafton St property recently snapped up by the burgeoning company would be home ...and more »

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Cairns CBD site to be GA Group's 'biggest development yet' | Cairns ...
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A TRIO of luxury hotels has been named but the largest Cairns project by GA Group could still be in its infancy.and more »

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Cairns boaties going out on water without logging trip sheets
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HUNDREDS of Far Northern boat owners are still heading out on to the water without completing a trip sheet, putting their lives in danger. Cairns Coast Guard radio operator Ann Fagg said the importance of a trip sheet couldn't be overstated. “People ...

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Cairns aviation company welcomes flash new helicopters in time for ...
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AN EARLY Christmas present to the tune of $3.2 million has touched down at a Cairns aviation company. Nautilus Aviation this week welcomed the arrival of two Bell 505 helicopters, cutting-edge machines worth about $1.6 million apiece. Nautilus chief ...and more »

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Cairns aviation company welcomes flash new helicopters in time for Christmas
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AN EARLY Christmas present to the tune of $3.2 million has touched down at a Cairns aviation company. Nautilus Aviation this week welcomed the arrival of two Bell 505 helicopters, cutting-edge machines worth about $1.6 million apiece. Nautilus chief ...and more »

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Trap set to catch 4m crocodile at Cairns' Lake Placid
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A TRAP has been set yet again in Cairns' Lake Placid to catch a crocodile – and this time, the reptile is a whopper. Contractors from the Department of Environment and Science have their sights set on a large saltwater crocodile that was spotted late ...and more »

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Trap set to catch 4m crocodile at Cairns' Lake Placid | Cairns Post
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A TRAP has been set yet again in Cairns Lake Placid to catch a crocodile and this time, the reptile is a whopper.and more »

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Raising film funds a sweaty business for Cape Trib crew | Cairns Post
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THE race to secure funding for Far North heist film Cape Tribulation has induced a thick tropical sweat on executive producer Greg McLeans brow.and more »

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Baby lizards become new star attractions at Cairns Aquarium
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THREE tiny lizards resembling “little dinosaurs” have joined the popular reptile family at Cairns Aquarium. The Boyd's forest dragon is found throughout the Far North's rainforest areas. The creatures reach an average size of about 50cm. Cairns ...and more »

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Head coach knows club's Far North links are vital
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IT IS an important year for the Gold Coast Suns and their connection with North Queensland. The Suns take a preseason game to Townsville, a premiership match to Cairns and new coach Stuart Dew will be in the driver's seat. He speaks to Jordan ...and more »

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Head coach knows club's Far North links are vital | Cairns Post
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IT IS an important year for the Gold Coast Suns and their connection with North Queensland. The Suns take a preseason game to Townsville, a premiership match to Cairns and new coach Stuart Dew will be in the drivers seat. He speaks to Jordan ...and more »

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Cairns taxi driver's “dangerous” move caught on camera in CBD
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THE motorist whose dash cam captured the dangerous move of a taxi driver in the Cairns CBD hopes police will take action against him. Tony Vaughan, a four-wheel driving instructor, was headed home to Mt Sheridan after a family dinner on Tuesday night ...

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Cairns taxi driver's “dangerous” move caught on camera in CBD has been fined
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UPDATE: A taxi driver allegedly caught on camera last week pulling off a dangerous driving manoeuvre in the Cairns CBD and swiping another motorist has been fined more than $900. Mt Sheridan man Tony Vaughan's dash cam recorded the 46-year-old ...