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Careers on line in Cairns perjury trial

Cairns objected to a 2010 tweet from Mr Modi that alleged that he was involved in match-fixing during the 2008 season of the Indian Cricket League (ICL), while captain of the Chandigarh Lions. Cairns has always vehemently denied the allegations. >> view original

Support for a Cairns-born skipper at his home club

Mr Lesina said visitors to the club, tucked away in suburban Cairns, would often ask if it was the place where Justin first picked up a footy. “You always acknowledge that and show them the jersey he did up for us,” he said. “He's one of a fair few NRL ... >> view original

Cairns North residents lose powers due to rain-affected insulators, with damp ...

Power was cut off to 2100 homes in the CBD, Cairns North, Manunda and Parramatta Park on Saturday night as Ergon Energy responded to an electrical fire at a Martyn St power pole. Ergon spokesman Michael Hardy said such fires were not uncommon ... >> view original

Jetstar could open up new route between Cairns and China

“Cairns is an important market for the Qantas Group and we're always looking at new opportunities that reflect customer demands and travel trends,” she said. “We regularly meet with councils across the country on a range of matters, however talk about ... >> view original

Surge in rugby league popularity in Far North Queensland inevitable

Officials from both the Cairns District Junior Rugby League and the Cowboys expect a rise in playing numbers from next season based entirely on last night's all-Queensland NRL grand final. North Queensland's only previous visit to the big stage was a ... >> view original

Thrilled Cowboys fans return to Cairns after epic Grand Final

Jubilated Cowboys supporters arrive back from Sydney after the greatest Grand Final of all. The Cooper family from Weipa: Georgia, 7, Matt and Lachlan, 12, arrive back in Cairns after watching their team win the NRL grand final. PICTURE: STEWART ... >> view original

Cairns Aussie rules fans divided at Cazaly's in 2015 grand final

Cazalys assistant group manager Jason Wale said there was strong support for both grand final teams, and the excitement for the game in Cairns wasn't drowned out by the rugby league final. “We had a bumper crowd, all the screens were going, both teams ... >> view original

Cairns native declares war on international child sex trade

Former electrician and Cairns native Tony Kirwan is embarking on a fundraising speaking tour of Australia for his charity, Destiny Rescue. Mr Kirwan says Destiny Rescue has helped 1400 children since it began in Thailand in 2001, working undercover to ... >> view original

Cairns and Far North families enjoy the last days of school holidays

HAPPY HOLIDAY: Harith Cooray, Solina Quis-Cooray, 8, and Josephine Douglas, 7, take cocker spaniel puppy Arusha for a walk along the esplanade as they enjoy the end of the school holidays. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKE Source: News Limited. >> view original

NRL remains in a league of its own

They are the facts, and I'd like to think the decision-makers at The Cairns Post know what our readers want after 100-odd years of service. Don't get me wrong, I love Aussie rules and grew up on the most sustainable diet known to man: AFL grand final ... >> view original