Teens allegedly leave trail of destruction at Cairns school and other top stories

Teens allegedly leave trail of destruction at Cairns school

Two teenagers have been charged over a destructive rampage at a Cairns school, where they allegedly splashed rooms with paint, broke windows and set fire to an office. Police will allege the pair, aged 14 and 16, broke into the school in the northern ... >> view original

Cairns happy to bide his time

AFTER being sidelined for most of last year with a serious wrist injury, Ryan Cairns is refusing to put pressure on himself as he launches an assault on the elusive Golden Pilsener Zimbabwe Open trophy at Royal Harare Golf Club starting today. BY ... >> view original

Cairns to Port Douglas: A road trip up the far north Queensland coast

It's still pelting down when I finally pull into Cairns, having followed that truck most of the way, part of a convoy of drivers peering through the storm. An ordinary curry at a tourist trap on the Esplanade, slapped down on the table by a hung-over ... >> view original

The Duke of Disquiet: An interview with Andy Cairns of Therapy?

Andy Cairns is the product of so many musical histories that it's strange to think he's never been to the Hope and Anchor where so many of them began. The Islington pub became a bolthole for the bands who eventually defined punk – Joe Strummer was a ... >> view original

Cairns MP calls for fast-track demolition of Manoora house where eight ...

The Member for Cairns Rob Pyne wants the demolition of the Manoora house in Cairns fast-tracked. A Cairns MP is calling on the Queensland Attorney-General to help fast-track the demolition of the Manoora house where eight children were killed last year. >> view original

Disability no barrier for blind Cairns lawyer

Cairns woman Louisa Young lives her life in darkness but that has not stopped her graduating university with a double degree and being admitted as a lawyer in Queensland. Born completely blind, Ms Young used to rely on a cane to get around but with the ... >> view original

Cairns council launches legal challenge against flying fox tree trimming fines

A far north Queensland council has launched a legal challenge against State Government infringements issued over its dispersal of flying foxes. The Cairns Regional Council embarked on a tree trimming program last year to move on a large colony roosting ... >> view original

UKIP investigate claims Coatbridge candidate was responsible for offensive ...

Scott Cairns, the party's 21-year-old candidate for Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill in next month's general election, is alleged to have communicated a number of offensive posts on Facebook and You Tube dating back to 2012. On Monday he used his ... >> view original

Andy Cairns wins Champion of Champions title at Huddersfield's Griffin Bowling ...

Andy Cairns was delighted to land the Griffin Bowling Club Champion of Champions title for the first time. The Greater Manchester county bowler capped a tremendous competition by winning the final 21-19 against Dave Scott to take the trophy and £120 ... >> view original

Kate Middleton's parents give royal baker Fiona Cairns a slice of the action

They have often been accused of cashing in on their royal connections, but the Middletons' latest scheme surely takes the biscuit. The Duchess of Cambridge's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, have joined forces with royal baker Fiona Cairns to ... >> view original