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Man found clinging to buoy 40km off Cairns after father died while spearfishing

“Water police went out and picked him up off that vessel and brought him back to Cairns to be with his family.” It is thought the father and son were relatively experienced spearfishermen. But Ibell said a boat should never be left unattended. “Or if ... >> view original

Woolworths chair Gordon Cairns steps down from McKinsey role to avoid conflict ...

Incoming Woolworths chairman Gordon Cairns has stepped down from his international advisory role with consultancy firm McKinsey & Company as he looks to reduce his heavy workload and to remove any perceptions of conflict of interest given McKinsey's ... >> view original

Cairns triathlete to spend four months at sea but that won't stop him training ...

The 24-year-old is already preparing for next year's Cairns Ironman, and will do much of his preparation while on a mackerel trawling expedition in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Packed into his employer's 20m vessel at Trinity Inlet is an array of fishing ... >> view original

Carnival on Collins attracts Cairns crowds to Edge Hill for party of the year

CARNIVAL FUN: The annual Carnival on Collins, part of the Cairns Festival, has been held on Collins Street, Edge Hill. The Sassy Catz were one group of roving entertainers enthralling the crowd. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKE Source: News Limited. >> view original

Reverse graffiti promotes sustainability in Cairns

Cairns Regional Council sustainability officer, Daniel Stronggrove uses 'reverse graffiti' to decorate an exterior wall of the Tanks Arts Centre. "Reverse graffiti is an art form where rather than actually spraying paint onto a surface to create the ... >> view original

Off duty Cairns detective helps neighbour after alleged burglary attempt

Cairns police Sen-Constable Russell Parker said the man was taken into custody on a nearby street. “Officers will allege that the man had only been released from custody some two days previously in relation to a range of similar incidents,” he said. >> view original

Inaugural Sail Cairns Festival Cup Regatta launches in Trinity Inlet

The Cairns Yacht Club and the Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron have combined their resources for the festival, which aims to show off the sport and attract more participants. Up to 30 crews will compete in categories that make up the Mayor's Cup ... >> view original

Cairns Chamber floats idea of 24-hour trading in the city's CBD

Chamber CEO Deb Hancock said while the idea was still in its infancy it was time to put the question to the market – “do we want 24-hour trading in Cairns?” Ms Hancock said with the retail industry being the city's largest employer it was important to ... >> view original

Roger Dean appeals against sentences for Quakers Hill Nursing Home fire deaths

Relatives of the 11 elderly people murdered by Sydney nurse Roger Dean in the Quakers Hill Nursing Home fire have expressed disgust at his attempt to appeal against his life sentences on the grounds that his level of criminal culpability did not ... >> view original

Syrian crisis transforms refugee debate

Opposition leader Bill Shorten and Prime Minister Tony Abbott are getting their heads together on what more can be done for Syrian refugees. Ben Rushton. by; Laura Tingle · Primrose Riordan. The Syrian humanitarian crisis has transformed the domestic ... >> view original