Man's body found on Cairns footpath; police treating death as suspicious and other top stories

Man's body found on Cairns footpath; police treating death as suspicious

Queensland police are trying to piece together the final movements of a man in Cairns in the state's far north who has died in suspicious circumstances. The 27-year-old New Zealand national was last seen near a CBD hotel just after 2:00am (AEST). His ... >> view original

Man found dead on Cairns footpath

Man's body found on Cairns footpathCourier Mail >> view original

Cairns Hospital record-breaking patient numbers a disaster Together Union warns

A union representative says the Cairns Hospital emergency department (ED) in far north Queensland is struggling to cope with unprecedented patient numbers and the situation should be declared a "disaster". The hospital has reached the highest ... >> view original

Cairns Hospital reaches capacity as patient numbers surge after emergency ...

The CEO of the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service in far north Queensland says it is transferring patients from Cairns Hospital to rural hospitals to help cope with a surge in patient numbers. The Cairns Hospital is at capacity, or what ... >> view original

Truck driver not guilty over fatal train crash near Cairns

Michael Joseph Nugent, 69, has been on trial at the Innisfail District Court, south of Cairns, charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of two Townsville train drivers at a crossing south of Cardwell. He was found not guilty of the charge just ... >> view original

Elitism claims over Welsh speakers, says MP Alun Cairns

Fluent Welsh speakers need to be more "tolerant and supportive" towards those learning the language, a UK government minister will say. In a speech in Cardiff on Wednesday night, Wales Office Minister Alun Cairns will say there are perceptions of ... >> view original

Ousted Cairns MP Gavin King breaks silence to spruik Campbell Newman book ...

Although he refused to be interviewed by The Cairns Post, he has publicly vowed not to “gloss over any mistakes” made by the defeated LNP leader. Mr King launched back into the media spotlight yesterday to reveal he would author the “warts and all ... >> view original

War of words over 'underdog' tag

Fearne led Cairns to its first top-placed finish in club history this season, with the Queensland side earning the right to play two of the three semi-final games at home – where it has a 12-2 record. But Fearne told The Cairns Post on Monday that the ... >> view original

Sport: Big crowd expected for PNG Hunters clash in Cairns

Cowboy James Tamou to line up for Northern Pride in trial against PNG HuntersPapua New Guinea Today >> view original

Cairns Taipans claim NBL minor premiership with 81-77 win over New Zealand ...

The Cairns Taipans have clinched their first NBL minor premiership in style, with a 81-77 win over closest challengers New Zealand Breakers in Auckland. American point guard Scottie Wilbekin scored 25 points and veteran forward Alex Loughton marked his ... >> view original