Chris Cairns found not guilty of perjury, perverting course of justice as nine-week trial of former New Zealand cricketer ends - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Chris Cairns found not guilty of perjury, perverting course of justice as nine-week trial of former New Zealand cricketer endsUpdatedDecember 01, 2015 08:34:02 Former New Zealand cricket captain Chris Cairns has been cleared of perjury charges over match-fixing after a British trial which he said had been "hell".After a nine-week trial the jury of seven women and five men at Southwark Crown Court in London found Cairns, 45, not guilty of perjury and perverting the course of justice.In an emo..>> view originalCairns cop suspended over alleged relationship with accused drug dealer | Cairns Post
Cairns cop suspended over alleged relationship with accused drug dealerby:Grace UhrFrom:The Cairns PostDecember 01, 20156:30AMConstable Cristina Cidade was suspended by the Queensland Police Service yesterday following an internal investigation into her relationship with alleged drug offender Kayle McElwee, 29.Source:SuppliedA CAIRNS police officer allegedly dating an accused drug dealer she met in the watchhouse will have two weeks to show cause why she should not be sacked.Constable Cristina C..>> view originalCairns refugee football fanatics call for donations | Cairns Post
Cairns refugee football fanatics call for donationsby:Dominic GeigerFrom:The Cairns PostDecember 01, 20155:30AMFOOTBALL FANS: Gayatri Dahal, 16, Anita Monger, 23, Srijana Alley, 19, Dibya Chhetri, 18, and Sarmila Chhetri, 14, want some old soccer equipment. PICTURE: STEWART McLEANSource:News Corp AustraliaA GROUP of soccer-obsessed young refugee women is appealing to the generosity of Cairns residents.The girls, who come from the Far North’s 700-strong Bhutanese community, are calling on locals ..>> view originalCairns' Quivi signs on in Holland | FourFourTwo
Caoimhin Fowler is the latest Australian youngster to sign a professional football contract with a European club after joining Dutch top-flight side Vitesse Arnhem for the next three seasons.“Quivi” as he is now known in Holland - after the Dutch had trouble pouncing his Gaelic name - is a 16-year-old attack-minded midfielder who grew up playing Futsal in the picturesque setting of Trinity Beach in Cairns.Caoimhin is the eldest of five children, all of whom play football. His Dad comes from Dubl..>> view originalCrocodile trapped in stinger net on Cairns beach attracts crowd | Cairns Post
A METRE-long saltwater crocodile trapped in the stinger net enclosure at Ellis Beach has attracted a crowd of more than 20 curious onlookers.It is unclear how long the animal has been in the enclosure, but Ellis Beach Bar and Grill owner Andrew Sabille said a backpacker first alerted him about the crocodile about 2.30pm.Mr Sabille said while the crocodile was not entangled, it appeared as though it was unable to escape the swimming area, with onlookers barring its access to the beach.Several peo..>> view originalBritish singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran spotted in Far North Queensland
British singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran spotted in Far North Queenslandby:Hayden SmithFrom:The Cairns PostDecember 01, 20156:00AMSUPERSTAR: Ed Sheeran performing at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium last weekend. PICTURE: GLENN HUNT/GETTYSource:Getty ImagesTHE Far North’s rumour mill is in overdrive as the world’s most recognisable redhead, Ed Sheeran, soaks up some tropical sunshine.Sheeran, 24, enjoyed a boat tour of the Daintree River with his entourage yesterday, two days after his sellout show in Bri..>> view originalHot time ahead as Nino digs in heels
It's officially summer! Cairns local Oliver Kurukchi, 12, keeps cool playing with his Labradors Fido and Penny in Freshwater Creek at Goomboora Park. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKESource:News LimitedFAR North Queenslanders will sweat through a summer of above average temperatures and below average rainfall.The Bureau of Meterology’s latest forecast predicted the region would grapple with El Nino-like heat, with higher temperatures causing normal rainfall to push away from the coast.Cairns duty forecaste..>> view originalRiver Monster expert Wades into Far Northern waters
Jeremy Wade, host of River Monsters on Animal Planet.Source:SuppliedHE’S bathed in a pool full of piranhas and helped catch two of the biggest male bull sharks in the world.But British TV presenter Jeremy Wade strongly disputes that he is “fearless” when it comes to handling some of the world’s most dangerous animals: he merely does it to educate viewers about the marvels of the aquatic world.The extreme angler and marine biologist was in the Far North last week filming an episode of his popular..>> view originalRavenshoe cafe survivors say thanks after charity closes
Ravenshoe cafe survivors say thanks after charity closesby:Grace UhrFrom:The Cairns PostDecember 01, 20156:10AMONE of the survivors of the Ravenshoe cafe explosion said he had been brought to tears by the generosity shown by the community in the wake of the tragedy.Ken Tobler, 70, is one of 19 people continuing his recovery from the June 19 blast which left two people including cafe manager Nicole Dempsey dead.The Givit charity appeal set up for donations finished at midnight last night, with th..>> view originalInstagram-worthy destinations the hottest thing in holidays for...
Instagram-worthy destinations the hottest thing in holidays for Australian travellersby:Robyn Ironside National Travel WriterFrom:News Corp Australia NetworkDecember 01, 20153:00AMWorld's biggest selfie1:29Tourism Australia offers tourists the chance to take a 'supersized selfie'. Courtesy Tourism Australia.Social media power ... Instagram snap from the Kimberley by photographer Garry Norris. Picture: Instagram/Garry_Norris.Source:SuppliedGREAT photo opportunities are now one of the driving forc..>> view original
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