More than 100 Cairns jobs at risk with Masters to sell or close
DISAPPOINTED: Adam Gonano and his daughters Mila, 3, and Lilee, 6, shop for herbs at doomed Masters store at Portsmith. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKEMORE than 100 Cairns residents face losing their jobs after Woolworths announced plans to pull the plug on home improvement chain, Masters. In a statement by the supermarket yesterday, Woolworths chairman Gordon Cairns said a recent review had revealed it would take “many years” for Masters to become profitable.“We have determined we cannot continue to sus..>> view originalCommittee investigating lockout laws prepares to visit Cairns
WRONG MOVE: Gilligan's general manager Ross McFarlane is one of the Cairns voices to speak out against proposed lockout laws. PICTURE: STEWART McLEANDEBATE on proposed new lockout laws for pubs and clubs will be brought to Cairns this week as the State Government prepares to introduce its contentious Bill to Parliament next month.WORKS FINE: Cairns councillor Richie Bates said police, security agencies, council and the nightclub industry had worked together to curb alcohol-related violence and a..>> view originalSniffer dogs touted as solution to Cairns' bed bug problem
SNOOPING AROUND: Specially-trained sniffer dogs have been touted as the solution to Cairns’ bed bug woes. PICTURE: RICHARD WALKERSPECIALLY-trained sniffer dogs could be the solution to Cairns’ bed bug woes and at least one local pest control operator hopes that the idea will take hold. Cairns Pest Control owner John O’Grady is preparing to train a nine-month-old beagle to hunt for the bloodsucking parasite that has been found in plague proportions at businesses and homes throughout the city.“We ..>> view originalLinga Longa at Edge Hill wins Cairns culinary title for 2015
MASTER CHEF: Elie Sopas of Linga Longa at Edge Hill left the competition in his wake. PICTURE: SUPPLIEDEDGE Hill’s international eatery Linga Longa has finally won the Australian Culinary Federation Cairns Restaurant of the Year.The venue was awarded the prestigious title last night by the federation’s Cairns president Brian Down.CLOSE CALL: The Coral Hedge Brasserie at Rydges Esplanade was awarded first runner-up. PICTURE: SUPPLIEDHe said it was a deserved win after coming second equal with Cor..>> view originalPlanet Ark co-founder Jon Dee launches energy efficiency initiative ...
COOL IDEA: Vahid Vakiloroaya of Independent Products and TV host and environmentalist Jon Dee with a device that can be fitted to airconditioners to increase their energy efficiency. PICTURE: STEWART McLEANA WELL-known environmental campaigner and TV host has joined a push to improve energy efficiency in Far North Queensland.Jon Dee launched the National Electrical and Communications Association’s “Lean and Green” initiative yesterday at the Cairns Botanic Gardens.The new business support progra..>> view originalEating on the fly for sea-eagle at Cairns bat colony
CAUGHT: A white-bellied sea eagle with a spectacled flying fox outside Cairns library. PICTURE: DAVID CLODETHE bat colony outside Cairns’ library has provided a buffet on the fly for a ravenous raptor.Nature photographer David Clode was astonished when a white-bellied sea-eagle decided to attack and tear apart a spectacled flying fox, outside the library about 6.30pm on Sunday.Mr Clode, who has worked as a tour guide for close to 18 years, said he knew eagles preyed upon bats, but not in such a ..>> view originalCaption for photo/file
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A Cairns businessman died two years ago leaving an estate valued at $1.9 million. Photo: Louie Douvis The $1.9 million estate of a Cairns businessman who died in 2013 left some of his money to charities, but confusion over beneficiaries has led to Supreme Court action to sort out the mess.Lance Corporal Henry (Harry) Fitzgerald left gifts in his will to a variety of North Queensland charities but failed to name several of them correctly.Mr Fitzgerald, who pas..>> view originalGirls basketball: Catherine Cairns lifts Saratoga past Bethlehem
ALBANY COUNTY — Saratoga Springs sprung a surprise on Bethlehem by beating the Lady Eagles 66-57 in a Suburban Council girls basketball game Friday, Jan. 15, in Delmar. The Blue Streaks (6-6) built an early eight-point lead behind a pair of three-pointers from Kerry Flaherty and eight points from Catherine Cairns. Bethlehem rallied to tie the score at 17-17 at the end of the first quarter and took a couple of small leads in the second quarter, only to see Saratoga pull away. Cairns was a big pa..>> view original
Monday, January 18, 2016
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