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Chris Cairns' wife accuses Marc Ellis of harassment

But after an employment wrangle saw Cairns leave the job before what Cairns claims was the agreed finish date of 31 July this year, Cairns says she wants paying out of their arrangement and for Ellis to take responsibility over a raft of work-related ... >> view original

Jim's revved up and ready to roll

We've got people with autism showing other people with autism how to catch the bus.” Mr Cairns and long-time friend Rex Baker will also be taking a group of friends, including two others in wheelchairs, on a trip up the Canning Stock Route next month. >> view original

A Kiwi recommends ... Cairns

Cairns Esplanade lagoon is popular with tourists but the best waterhole for me is Mossman Gorge, including a magnificent rainforest walk and Indigenous visitors' centre and gallery. Perrotta's, at Cairns Regional Gallery, offers reasonably priced ... >> view original

Cairns conference to focus on suicide, self-harm prevention

About 200 delegates will gather this week in Cairns, in far north Queensland, for a conference aimed at preventing suicide and self-harm. Organiser Dulcie Bird, from the Dr Edward Koch Foundation, said they included researchers, health workers and ... >> view original

Lawyer gets probation in DUI crash that injured man

Timothy P. Cairns, 49, whose law license has been on "disabled inactive status'' since November, pleaded guilty to second-degree vehicular assault, a Class A misdemeanor, after Attorney General Matt Denn's office dropped one count of first-degree ... >> view original

Microsoft beats Apple on its own turf with Outlook iPad and iPhone app

Microsoft's new Outlook app for mobile devices beats Apple at its own game in creating a slick experience. Supplied. by Peter Moon. Microsoft has done something that seemed inconceivable. Its latest mail app for iPhone and iPad beats Apple on its own turf. >> view original

BlackBerry may release Android smartphones in emerging economies

Speculation is rife that BlackBerry will do the previously unthinkable and release Android smartphones on to the market. According to reports, one handset, nicknamed “Prague”, would be a relatively low-end market device targeting emerging economies. >> view original

Queensland Learner Drivers: Forget Parking Skills, Just Don't Speed

Queensland's new Labor Government has continued to target the state's motorists in its first months in office, with learner drivers now in the government's crosshairs. The government promised a 'get tough' approach to driving after eight deaths on Queensland ... >> view original

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus specs leak; expect larger 5.5-inch display, USB ...

The dust on Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge has barely settled and reports about its successor have started hitting headlines. The new leak by tipster onleaks now confirms the size of the next Samsung S6 iteration reportedly dubbed Galaxy S6 Edge Plus. >> view original

Apple Loop: Apple's Devastating Security Leak, Samsung Vs Apple Back In ...

Taking a look back at another week of news from Cupertino, this week's Apple Loop includes an examination of the security issues found in OSX and iOS, potential confirmation of the iPad Pro, the iPad mini reaching the end of its life, Samsung's latest appeal ... >> view original