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Regional Express Airlines introduces more Mount Isa-Cairns flights as demand ...

Regional Express (Rex) Airlines has introduced extra flights between Mount Isa and Cairns, via the Gulf of Carpentaria, due to increasing demand for the service. The changes came into effect last week, and include a new Tuesday service to towns ... >> view original

Cairns man Hamish Murray to appeal against hammer murder life sentence

A Cairns man convicted of murder over a fatal hammer bashing has lodged an appeal against his sentence. Hamish Murray, 39, was sentenced to life imprisonment last month for murdering acquaintance Nicholas Collins, at a Portsmith residence, in 2012. >> view original

New Zealand Cricket CEO David White to take stand in Chris Cairns' perjury trial

New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White will be called as a witness in Chris Cairns' perjury trial. He will join Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum in testifying when Cairns' High Court trial for perjury starts on October 5 in London. A New ... >> view original

Cairns Airport narrows down direct China flights to three cities

Cairns Airport chief executive Kevin Brown has revealed that the airport and Tourism Tropical North Queensland are in discussions with airlines based in Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. He said the three major cities were the best chance for year-round ... >> view original

Cairns tourism leaders renew dredge calls after cruise ship rocked by weather

GET IT DONE: Cairns and Port Trips and Attractions (CAPTA) group chairman Charlie Woodward said the need to dredge the shipping channel was no more apparent after bad weather rocked a cruise ship's stay at Yorkeys Knob on Friday. PICTURE: TOM ... >> view original

Cairns man receives five years in prison for breaking partner's arm in Mossman ...

In handing down a five-year prison sentence yesterday, Chief Judge Kerry O'Brien, who is currently on a two-week sitting in Cairns, described his actions as “cowardly”. “The courts have said many times that violence of this sort – domestic violence ... >> view original

Personal stylists give Cairns shoppers the right look

Cairns Central today launches its Resident Stylist Service for people who need a complete look overhaul or need help finding an outfit for a special occasion. Headed by in-demand stylists Pip Miller and Pip Addison, shoppers will be guided through what ... >> view original

Cairns one of the fastest-selling regions in Queensland

“Average days on the market have improved (in Cairns) to 65 days – now equalling Toowoomba as the fastest-selling regional centre,'' the report states. “According to local agents, investors are once more focusing on the Cairns unit market, with the ... >> view original

Cairns Cowboys fans have a chance to win special finals flights

To celebrate its position in the NRL finals series, the club is giving fans the chance to win a double-pass package to this weekend's home final, including flights from Cairns. The prize package includes two return tickets on a specially chartered ... >> view original

Two families, eight umpires in AFL Cairns system ahead of finals footy

LOVING IT: AFL Cairns Umpires from the Flower and Heard families. Darcy Flower, 15, Hayley Heard, 12, Stacey Heard, William Heard, 14, Peter Flower, Rachel Flower, 12, Luke Heard and (in front) Joshua Flower, 12. PICTURE: STEWART McLEAN Source: ... >> view original