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Cairns man to give evidence in alleged $85000 drug deal

RISKY BUSINESS: A Cairns man who allegedly took $85,000 in vacuum-sealed cash to Cairns Airport and planned to exchange the money for a suitcase full of marijuana will give evidence in the trial of his accused supplier. PHOTO: AFP PHOTO / DPA ... >> view original

Cairns and Far North Queensland braces for cold winds and below average ...

“We're going to see pretty consistent winter wind over the next few days but it probably won't affect people too badly in Cairns,” Mr Fitzgerald said. “The cold front brings Antarctic air from the southern ocean and it's nice and cool and dry, so that ... >> view original

Expansion already on the cards for Central Queensland University in Cairns

The two-stage fitout of Cairns Square, which will be fully completed by semester one next year, will include a six-bed nursing laboratory; engineering labs; research facilities; hi-tech classrooms, theatres and teaching spaces; meeting rooms; a library ... >> view original

Korean man who allegedly doused himself in petrol at Cairns Airport will apply ...

IN COURT: Firefighters attend the scene at Cairns Airport on Friday after a man allegedly doused himself in petrol and threatened to set himself alight. The Korean national will apply for bail today. PICTURE: STEWART McLEAN Source: News Corp Australia. >> view original

More than $10000 to be raffled off for Ravenshoe blast victims

BUSINESS BACKING: Fundraiser organisers (from left) Nick Lyngcoln, Kym McPhee-Smith and Jason Daniels with some of the items that will be auctioned off in the Cairns Supports Ravenshoe event. PICTURE: JUSTIN BRIERTY Source: News Limited ... >> view original

School for Social Entrepreneurs to host Social Change Program 101 in Cairns

Celia Hodson, the CEO of SSE, was in Cairns yesterday to host a roundtable talk with organisations interested in getting involved. “We did a mapping exercise to identify areas for social opportunity,” she said. “In Cairns there are a lot of social ... >> view original

Flight schedules in chaos as people try to fly from Bali to Cairns

HOLIDAY ON HOLD: Bondi lifeguard Dean Gladstone and his wife Lilli and children Lucy,4 and Angus,1, who have been stranded in Cairns after their flights to Bali were cancelled due to ash from a volcano. PICTURE: ANNA ROGERS Source: News Corp ... >> view original

Animals galore at Cairns Show

Those with hoofs, wings and paws are set to dominate this year's Cairns Show, where the wacky and wonderfully weird take centre stage. After almost two decades at the Show, Melville's Animal Nursery will still be surprising. Melville's Farm owner Craig ... >> view original

Labor's Far North MPs need to deliver

ON TRACK: Cairns is set to welcome $25 million for its long-awaited Special School at Woree in this year's state budget. The school has the backing of Cairns MP Rob Pyne, local mum Doreen Deede and her daughter Emma, who has cerebral palsy. >> view original

Mazda BT-50 Update Unveiled As Production Begins In Thailand

Mazda's updated BT-50 pickup has been officially revealed, with production set to get underway in Thailand this week. For the 2016 model year, the BT-50 steps closer towards Mazda's current styling language without adopting the full 'flat nose' look. >> view original