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Housing and development on the rise in Cairns, outstripping rival cities ...

But the report warned that affordability in Cairns was “likely to deteriorate”. Ralf Dutton of Value Homes also warned housing affordability was likely to worsen. “We are seeing speculative pricing on new land in some areas that does not reflect ... >> view original

Cairns Taipans captain Cameron Gliddon re-signs with NBL club

Gliddon, who led the side to their first minor premiership last season, said he was inspired to stay after re-reading an article in The Cairns Post about his last contract extension. “I was on the club's website and looked at that article you did on me ... >> view original

The Cairns Post fun run set to go under lights during Ironman festival

“It will be a very exciting way to kickstart the weekend before the Cairns Ironman on Sunday. “We know the people of Cairns love a good party and what better way to support a great local charity than taking part.” Prizes will be awarded to the best ... >> view original

Parking row thug jailed for attack on 79-year-old

A THUG who punched a pensioner to the ground in an unprovoked assault has been jailed for 22 weeks. By Robert Kellaway. PUBLISHED: 00:01, Sat, Mar 28, 2015. Lee Cairns and his daughter Kelly Lamb ncjMedia. Lee Cairns and his daughter Kelly Lamb ... >> view original

Police uncover alleged drug lab at Cairns Esplanade apartment

TWO men will front court today after Cairns police uncovered an alleged clandestine drug lab at an Esplanade apartment complex. The pair, aged 42 and 27, were expected to be charged overnight with offences relating to manufacturing and possessing ... >> view original

Cairns council to trial free airport public bus

A Cairns regional councillor in far north Queensland is urging residents to make use of a free public bus service to the airport or risk losing it after a three-month trial. The service between the Tobruk pool bus stop and the airport was due to start ... >> view original

Cairns finishes 6th in Pretoria

LOCAL golf hopeful Ryan Cairns warmed up for this year's edition of the Golden Pilsener Zimbabwe Open in style after managing credible sixth place finish in the IGT Tour's Centurion Academy Classic in Pretoria, South Africa, yesterday. BY DANIEL ... >> view original

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Michiko, a swimming pool attendant, had come to Cairns to learn how to be a dive instructor amid the dazzling corals of the Great Barrier Reef. She'd caught a bus into town, posted some letters, and was on her way to buy some groceries. She was a ... >> view original

Vodafone and Cairns: same yet different

The words “retrospective tax” — dreaded by foreign investors and hated by Indian companies seeking foreign investment — are once again making headlines, this time due to the income tax department slapping a huge tax demand on Cairn India and its ... >> view original

'Until proven, I won't let Chris Cairns get crucified'

Chris Cairns, that flamboyant allrounder from New Zealand, is doing some labour work these days. He drives a council truck and cleans bus shelters around Auckland for $17 an hour. He and his wife, a project manager, live in a posh suburb in Auckland. >> view original