Organ donation Elyse Miller-Kennedy's final act of generosity
DIMBULAH teen Elyse Miller-Kennedy dreamt of studying forensic science and had plans to move interstate with her long-term boyfriend after high school. In a cruel twist of fate, forensic crash investigators are now trying to determine what caused the head-on collision that tragically cut short her life.The 17-year-old St Stephen’s Catholic College student suffered extensive injuries in the August 3 crash and spent the past week in the Townsville Hospital intensive care unit before police yesterd..>> view originalAGE is no barrier for these real estate young guns.
AGE is no barrier for these real estate young guns.“Manager” is not usually a title tagged onto your name in your 20s, but Ray Murphy and Brooke Hamann are not your average 20-somethings.In the past 12 months, 24-year-old Murphy has sold 44 properties in Cairns and is now the general manager of new business and development for RE/MAX Cairns.He was also named Cairns’ Premier Young Real Estate Agent within the company but admits the industry can be tough.“We work long hours and deal with lots of d..>> view originalCapsized boaties accused of being “nautical nincompoops”
A VETERAN marine rescuer has branded a couple of boaties who survived 12 hours at sea after their vessel capsized, as “nautical nincompoops” for not carrying enough safety equipment.Palm Cove restaurateurs Kieran O’Connor and Dimitri Fontaine were rescued 9.5km off the coast of Port Douglas after their catamaran capsized in 2m swells near Double Island earlier this week.They were rescued by a passing tourist vessel after surviving 12 hours adrift with no food and little water.Their vessel was..>> view originalDedicated FNQ lifesaver in the running for top gong
SHINYA Nakajima has gone from mountainous Japan to become one of the Far North’s most respected lifesavers.Just three years after settling in Cairns, the 49-year-old has been nominated for the prestigious Queensland Surf Lifesaver of the Year award.Mr Nakajima, a member of Ellis Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, was first intrigued while visiting the Far North about 10 years ago.“I went to Yorkeys Knob and a lifesaver started talking to me – I really admired what he was doing,” he said.“I wanted my ..>> view originalTwo men detained after Thailand blasts
TWO men have been detained in relation to a series of blasts that exploded in popular tourist destinations in Thailand, killing at least four people.A total of 11 foreigners were injured.It was not clear who was behind the attacks on Thursday and Friday, which followed a successful referendum held last weekend on a new constitution that critics say will bolster the military’s power for years to come.But the violence appeared aimed at undermining the country’s tourism industry, which provides vit..>> view originalTrinity Bay students tackle Blue Arrow to experience Kokoda Track
THERE were no mortar shells or machinegun fire but the mozzies and tough terrain have given a group of former refugees a taste of the Kokoda Track. Thirteen Year 8 students from Trinity Bay State High yesterday tackled the Red Arrow at Edge Hill with 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment Cpl Rob Lee and a botanist from the Botanic Gardens to learn more about the World War II battle.“The majority of these students have come to Australia as refugees and we’ve been studying a novel at schoo..>> view originalPhilip Cairns: 'A ring of people have protected this case'
Having made his name in broadcasting and become one of RTÉ’s marquee names, Gareth O’Callaghan has been commended for his bravery in recent years when speaking out about his depression. Of late, however, he has taken on something of a new public persona, agitating for justice for a boy who has been missing, presumed murdered, for 30 years: Philip Cairns. The 13-year-old was a distant relative of O’Callaghan, not that the veteran broadcaster knew of the link. “I found out our family was related..>> view originalPerseid meteor shower to light up skies in spectacular cosmic event
Perseid meteor shower to light up skies in spectacular cosmic event Updated August 13, 2016 12:17:59 Stargazers are set for a spectacular cosmic treat, as the Perseids blaze across the skies in what is shaping up as the biggest meteor shower of the year.The Perseid shower, known for its bright and fast meteors, shows up every year in August when Earth ventures through trails of debris left behind by an ancient comet.This year's event is set to peak above Australia on Au..>> view originalFirst responders give kids a behind-the-scenes look at their jobs
There were more gasps and dropped jaws at the Junior Mountie Police Academy's Show 'N' Shine than organizers could count. Kids and adults were able to get a close look at the tools first responders use on a daily basis. "They bring out all of their best toys, their vehicles," said Nicole Cairns with the Coquitlam RCMP. "The kids can crawl inside, take a look, meet the people that are serving their communities and helping them out in those emergency situations." A firefighter shows a young boy..>> view original
Monday, August 15, 2016
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