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Cairns wreckage confirmed as WWII plane

The wreckage of RAAF Number 11 Squadron Catalina A24-25, which crashed in February 1943, was found 56km south of Cairns by a diver in 2013, but weather and planning challenges delayed the final dives to complete the investigation. "The discovery of ... >> view original

Mooroobool man allegedly grabs Cairns Woolshed bouncer's testicles, spits in ...

Cairns police duty officer Senior Sergeant Dion Readman said the alleged offender, a 26-year-old Mooroobool man, had allegedly refused to leave The Woolshed just before 2am yesterday after being asked by security. The man was being escorted out when ... >> view original

Cairns mayor warns more delays could kill Aquis mega casino

Advance Cairns chief executive Mark Matthews said the signing of the process deed and the start of the probity process was proof of the commitment that all sides had to the success of the project. “We urge Aquis to accelerate work to see this project ... >> view original

Convicted Cairns murderer Hamish Murray accuses judge of mistakes

The former Cairns representative AFL player, whose nickname is “Hammer”, then dumped the victim's naked body in mangroves at Trinity Inlet and burned bloodstained furniture from the Hartley St house. He has launched an appeal against the conviction ... >> view original

Further strike action expected at Cairns Airport

The Cairns Post understands passengers arriving and departing during this peak time faced lengthy delays in passing through customs. The Community and Public Sector Union, which represents the Border Force employees, confirmed the workers would ... >> view original

Photographer amazed as Cairns cane toad becomes street art

CROSSING THE LINE: Cairns Regional Council contractors are believed to have painted over a dead cane toad at Kewarra Beach. PICTURE: TONY GORELL Source: Supplied. A CAIRNS cane toad is the latest hilarious candidate for a “Not my job” internet ... >> view original

Cook Islands royal family visits Cairns on international planning tour

The monarchs are being billeted by people from Cairns' Cook Island community and will attend several meetings, social functions and prayer ceremonies during their four-day visit. Clerk of the House of Ariki, Tupana Rakanui, said the governing family ... >> view original

$8bn Cairns casino project revived

A mega-resort and casino planned for Cairns is back on track following stalled negotiations with the Queensland government over the $8 billion project. Treasurer Curtis Pitt announced on Saturday the team behind the Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort ... >> view original

Kuranda Range closure for Cairns to Cooktown Cardiac Challenge charity ride a ...

GREAT EFFORT: Cyclists on the second day of the Cardiac Challenge, en route to Cooktown. PICTURE: SUPPLIED Source: Supplied. ORGANISERS of the Cardiac Challenge have hailed the partial closure of Kuranda Range a success for riders. About 270 ... >> view original

Saints win AFL Cairns premiership against South Cairns Cutters

... and tried to attack, our back six were faultless and we were able to hang on.” Kelly has won in all three seasons at Cairns Saints, this his first as coach. “I was nervous, real nervous and it's been a really taxing few weeks, but the boys were ... >> view original