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Hamish 'Hammer' Murray sentenced to life in prison for murder in Cairns of ...

Murray, to whom lawyers and witnesses referred by his nickname, has been found guilty of killing Nicholas Collins on a morning of ice-fuelled madness at Portsmith nearly three years ago. The Cairns Supreme Court found the 39-year-old used a ball-pein ... >> view original

Cairns woman charged after allegedly furious reaction to speeding fine

The single mother and singer said she was not “anti-police” and understood their need to protect people on the road as her father was killed in a crash. After spending several hours in a cold Cairns watch house on Monday morning she said she had no ... >> view original

Woolworths chairman Gordon Cairns vows retail repair

Cairns' appointment is the latest in a string of senior personnel changes at Woolworths, including the resignation of chief executive Grant O'Brien​ after a second profit downgrade this year in June as well as Big W boss Alistair McGeorge's shock ... >> view original

Cairns man on sexual assault charges allegedly filmed women through windows

The 40-year-old, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was denied bail by a Cairns magistrate a fortnight ago for an alleged incident on June 20 where he spotted a young 25-year-old woman in a taxi on her way home from a night out, later broke ... >> view original

Gordon Cairns told how to fix Woolies

New Woolworths chairman Gordon Cairns has no preconceived ideas about how to fix a company that serves 28 million customers every week and is owned by more than 430,000 retail investors. But the fact that he has an open mind about dealing with its ... >> view original

'Fake nurse' found wandering in NT: report

A few days ago, three charges levelled against him by AHPRA were mentioned in the Cairns Magistrates Court and adjourned until December. Meanwhile, Queensland police allege Crawford administered drugs to children and assaulted patients over 60 ... >> view original

Alleged Cairns sex attacker also filmed women asleep in their beds, police say

During an investigation into the case, police uncovered the videos and images of the Cairns women. He has been charged with seven counts of making a recording in breach of privacy, in addition to charges relating to the assault and burglary, including ... >> view original

Robbie Farah retains our respect: Tigers chairwoman Marina Go

One of the rising stars of sports journalism in Australia, Brent Read covers rugby league and golf, writing with authority, wit and enthusiasm. He began his career in sport as a soccer player, playing with the Brisbane Strikers in the NSL. >> view original

Jared Tallent claims World Championship silver in Beijing

(L-R) Robert Heffernan of Ireland, Rafal Augustyn of Poland, Jared Tallent of Australia, Wei Yu of China, Lin Zhang of China and Qianlong Wu of China compete in the Men's 50km Race Walk during day eight of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships. >> view original

Jeremy Cameron kicks seven goals as GWS Giants thrash Carlton by 81 points

Greater Western Sydney has scored the biggest AFL win in its history and have given incoming Carlton coach Brendon Bolton plenty of food for thought. SCOREBOARD: GWS v CARL. 20.12 (132), GWS v. Carlton. 7.9 (51). at Sydney Showgrounds, August 29 ... >> view original