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Cairns needs to consider new bulk water supply says director of proposed Aquis ...

The project director of far north Queensland's proposed Aquis Casino and Resort says Cairns needs to start looking for a new bulk water supply now. Pat Flanagan is addressing the Australian Water Association's North Queensland Water Conference starting ... >> view original

Council eyes recreational uses for Copperlode Dam in Cairns

Cairns Regional Council's Community Services Committee yesterday voted to support proposed changes to local laws that will allow recreational and commercial activities at Lake Morris, also known as Copperlode Dam, southwest of Cairns. The proposal ... >> view original

Boy, 2, dies after being hit by car in Cairns - Brisbane Times

A two-year-old boy has died after being hit by a car in Cairns. Photo: Robert Shakespeare. A two-year-old boy has died after being hit by a taxi in a Cairns caravan park. The boy's mother was present when the tragedy occurred at the Cairns Villa and ... >> view original

Council approves construction of new $7.9 million sports facility in Cairns ...

Several organisations expressed an interest in using the facility, including Cairns Karting Club, Cairns Motorcycle Club, Cairns Model Aero Club, Recreational Trail Bike Riding, Cairns Radio Controlled Model Car Club and Cairns International Speedway. >> view original

Cairns house fire: Neighbour pulls children from Beaconsfield blaze - Brisbane ...

A neighbour has reportedly come to the rescue of children trapped in the bedroom of a burning north Queensland home. At least seven people were in the home at Beaconsfield in Mackay's north when a fire started in the lounge room shortly before 6am. >> view original

Saints full-forward Matt Walsh closer to 1000th goal | Cairns Post

THE likelihood of Matt Walsh kicking his 1000th goal for Cairns Saints on Saturday is increasing, with the full-forward hopeful of overcoming a hamstring strain to play North Cairns. Sitting on 996 AFL Cairns majors, Walsh is well within reach of a ... >> view original

Toddler dies after being hit by car in Manoora | Cairns Post

The two-year-old boy suffered extensive injuries including to the chest and head when he was struck by a taxi at Cairns Villa and Leisure Park off Pease St just after 1pm. The boy's mother was present at the time. Witnesses have described screaming and ... >> view original

Tattersall's Club raises money to help victims of Ravenshoe cafe blast ...

DIGGING DEEP: Tablelands mayor Rosa Lee Long receives some of the money raised from the president of the Tattersall's Club's North Queensland chapter Marshall Betzel, Cairns president Des Whybird and president of the Cairns Amateurs Michael ... >> view original

Wilbekin thanks Taipans for leg up to NBA | Cairns Post

DEPARTED Taipan Scottie Wilbekin has thanked the Cairns club for helping him link up with the NBA, while his manager has credited the Snakes for elevating the point guard from draft oversight to polished professional. The 22-year-old, who in his one ... >> view original

Cairns Civic Theatre closes during asbestos scare as repairs, testing underway ...

The Cairns Regional Council says it hopes to reopen the local Civic Theatre in about a month after closing it over asbestos concerns. It moved staff out of the building late last week and cancelled a show after an inspection uncovered damaged ... >> view original