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Cairns Hospital Board Chair quits

Chair of the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Board Bob Norman suddenly resigned from his role on Thursday, following months of community angst over services and hospital ramping issues. Health Minister Cameron Dick flew to Cairns on ... >> view original

Cairns man avoids jail time despite allegations of possesing a commerical ...

SENTENCED: Cairns electrician Dean Batze walks free from the Cairns Supreme Court with defence lawyer Bebe Mellick after being convicted of possessing $10,000 worth of the drug ice. PICTURE: HARRY CLARKE Source: News Corp Australia. A CAIRNS ... >> view original

Cairns health service board chairman Bob Norman resigns amid claims of union ...

The outgoing chairman of the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service has blamed union pressure for his shock decision to quit. Bob Norman resigned yesterday after three years in the job, despite having another seven months until his contract ... >> view original

Meet the unsung hero driving the Cowboys to NRL glory

“We had thousands at the airport when we got home (after beating the Storm) so it just goes to show what footy means up here. “I know what rugby league means to Cairns from my time there. “It's great for the whole region.” Increase Text Size · Decrease ... >> view original

Rugby World Cup 2015: Benching Sam Burgess a mistake, says Lote Tuqiri

Former South Sydney Rabbitohs teammate Lote Tuqiri believes Sam Burgess has been harshly treated and is hoping the Wallabies don't feel the backlash in Saturday's Rugby World Cup blockbuster at Twickenham. Burgess has been dropped to the ... >> view original

Steven Lowy pledges to be a consultative FFA chairman

The FFA chairman-elect Steven Lowy's soccer hero as a child was the brilliant Dutchman Johan Cruyff, a singular talent and one of the game's great individuals. But the Westfield Corporation senior executive, who is set to succeed his father Frank in ... >> view original

Cronulla utility Kyle Stanley retires at 24 following persistent knee injuries

AAP. Share; Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter; Share on Google+; Share on Reddit; Email a friend. CRONULLA'S Kyle Stanley has retired from the NRL at just 24 due to persistent knee problems. The Sharks utility, who didn't play for the club this ... >> view original

Clarko won't rule out late Grand Final change

HAWTHORN'S Grand Final selection intrigue is set to continue until final teams are lodged after coach Alastair Clarkson refused to rule out making a late change ahead of his side's shot at a history-making premiership three-peat against West Coast ... >> view original

Rugby World Cup 2015: Matt Giteau turns England frustrations into Wallabies goals

LONDON: Matt Giteau has every reason to hate England, especially when he runs into them at a World Cup. But even after 2003 heartbreak and a 2007 debacle, Giteau says he goes into the biggest match between the sides in almost a decade with "no real ... >> view original

AFL grand final 2015: David Parkin formula predicts Hawthorn, West Coast winner

FOUR-TIME premiership coach David Parkin has implemented his famous grand final formula to predict the winner of Saturday's grand final between Hawthorn and West Coast. The coaching legend identified 10 key pre-match factors and awarded both clubs ... >> view original