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Asian tiger mosquito: Disease-carrying insect detected in Cairns, far north Qld

An aggressive, disease-carrying species of mosquito that is regarded as a public health threat has been detected at the Port of Cairns in far north Queensland. The Asian tiger mosquito, or Aedes albopictus, has a voracious appetite for blood, can ... >> view original

Elderly man injured in assault at Manoora unit

Officers subsequently attended a unit complex in Marchant Street at around 3.50pm and arrested a man. He was charged with one count each of burglary and serious assault and is scheduled to. appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court this morning. >> view original

Fung Sr confident Cairns casino will happen

It may be a “two birds with one stone' scenario for Justin Fung if the Queensland government approves his proposal for an $8 billion resort casino in Cairns, and is granted a Gold Coast casino license for the business's Sheraton Mirage hotel. His ... >> view original

Melbourne ranked the world's most liveable city – again

Melbourne's top ranking, for the fifth year running, gives it an edge in the tourism and education markets. Paul Jeffers. Share on twitter · Share on Google Plus. by Nick Lenaghan. Melbourne has been ranked the world's most liveable city for the fifth ... >> view original

AFL set to announce record deal

The Australian Football League will today announce a new deal with pay-TV broadcaster Fox Sports and Seven Network as part of the richest sports deal in Australian television history. A media conference has been called at 4.30pm in Melbourne, which ... >> view original

Queensland Rugby Union extend Richard Graham's role

The Queensland Rugby Union has flown in the face of potential player unrest and massive fan disgruntlement to today extend Richard Graham's role as head coach for the 2016 season. The long drawn-out saga reached an utterly predictable conclusion ... >> view original

NRL judiciary: Aidan Guerra, Jorge Taufua and Issac Luke to fight shoulder ...

Cannot Contact Server. Please upgrade your Flash Plugin. NRL lay down the law 1:05. Play video. http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/. NRL: Take a look at every incident where an unprecedented six players were issued charges for shoulder charge tackles. >> view original

Cyril Rioli finds key to snapping his hamstring curse

Cannot Contact Server. Please upgrade your Flash Plugin. Hawthorn soar past Geelong 2:05. Play video. http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/. AFL: Hawthorn move into second place with a crucial 30 point win over rivals Geelong in a thrilling encounter at ... >> view original

Andrew Fifita goes incognito to support his Cronulla Sharks as they face ...

The suspended Andrew Fifita has gone to extraordinary lengths to support his Cronulla Sharks teammates. The international prop, who has been stood down following an incident involving match officials at a Penrith junior league game, took the unusual ... >> view original

James Hird quits as Essendon coach

Cannot Contact Server. Please upgrade your Flash Plugin. Resigning Essendon coach James Hird speaks to the media 4:21. Play video. http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/. AFL: James Hird joined Essendon as a player in 1991 and became the clubs ... >> view original