Thursday, October 13, 2016

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  • Cairns alleged stabbing: Woman dies, man seriously injured at ...

    Cairns alleged stabbing: Woman dies, man seriously injured at ...
    Cairns alleged stabbing: Woman dies, man seriously injured at Woree home Updated October 13, 2016 19:01:09 A woman has died and a man has serious injuries after an alleged stabbing in far north Queensland.Emergency services were called to the Woree home about 3:00pm to respond to reports of a domestic disturbance.The woman was found dead inside the home, and the man was taken to the Cairns Base Hospital.Criminal investigation branch detectives and scenes of crime office..
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  • Second man charged over Cairns assault

    Second man charged over Cairns assault
    Melissa GrantAustralian Associated PressA second man has been charged over a violent assault in Cairns seven weeks ago that left a 35-year-old fighting for his life.The alleged attack happened in the car park of the Skills360 Australia adult education centre in the suburb of Manunda on August 26.A member of the public found the victim unconscious and with life-threatening head injuries as well as breaks to his arms, hands and spine.He is still recovering from his injuries in hospital.A 39-year-o..
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  • Cairns health service audit call defeated by one vote

    Cairns health service audit call defeated by one vote
    A MOTION calling for an audit of the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service backed by Cairns independent MP Rob Pyne has been defeated in Parliament.LNP Opposition Leader John-Paul Langbroek raised a motion directing the Auditor-General to investigate the financial dealings of the health service last night.The motion was defeated 44-43 with Katter’s Australia Party MPs Shane Knuth and Robbie Katter voting against.Mr Pyne said the hospital board was “effectively sacked” on September 19..
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  • Matthew Dellavedova shows same tenacity as NBA cousin at Cairns ...

    Matthew Dellavedova shows same tenacity as NBA cousin at Cairns ...
    MATTHEW Dellavedova will hit the court in Cairns today but this tennis player shares more than just a name with the Milwaukee Bucks NBA star fresh of a championship with Cleveland.The Melbourne-based 16-year-old has recently taken his first steps on the ITF Futures tour in the hope he can eventually build the same international profile of his cousin, just with a different ball.Dellavedova showed the same tenacity and competitiveness as his namesake to earn a Cairns Tennis International Round 2 b..
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  • Fluoride rejection leaves bad taste in councillor's mouth

    Fluoride rejection leaves bad taste in councillor's mouth
    CONTROVERSY surrounding water fluoridation has seeped into a Cairns Regional Council decision to sign a memorandum of understanding with Central Queensland University.The council voted to approve the MOU at yesterday’s planning and environment committee meeting in order to continue the “collaborative partnership” with the university “to the benefit of the broader Cairns community”.But Division 5 councillor Richie Bates said he was surprised the council was working with universities after a forma..
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  • Old planning scheme used to assess Clifton Beach development

    Old planning scheme used to assess Clifton Beach development
    A LARGE Clifton Beach development will be assessed under the old town plan, which means residents cannot formally oppose the project.Cairns regional councillors yesterday approved a request by applicant Kenfrost for the development to be assessed under the superseded planning scheme, which was replaced by the new CairnsPlan 2016 in February.Assessing the development under the new plan would have required public notification, as part of the site is now zoned as a conservation area.The whole site ..
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  • Far North fans set for North Queensland footy windfall

    Far North fans set for North Queensland footy windfall
    THE Cowboys have given their strongest hint yet they will face South Sydney in Cairns again in 2017, with club supremo Greg Tonner admitting “we have done everything to make sure it happens”.In another boost to rugby league in the Far North, the 2015 premiers look set to again be the “away” team at Barlow Park.The return of North Queensland appears a no-brainer for the league after a crowd of 16,000 attended this year’s NRL fixture against the Rabbitohs.The NRL draw is expected to be released ne..
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  • Tourist drowns while snorkelling off luxury Far North Queensland ...

    Tourist drowns while snorkelling off luxury Far North Queensland ...
    A KOREAN tourist has died while snorkelling off a luxury Far North resort.Emergency services were called to Lizard Island, off Cooktown, late yesterday.A police spokeswoman said it is believed the 23-year-old man had been snorkelling with three women off the beach about 4.30pm when he was found floating in the water.She said he was brought back to the beach and bystanders began CPR.The Rescue 510 helicopter attended the scene, but he was later pronounced dead.A report will be prepared for the Co..
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  • Cairns Taipans look forward to playing Sydney Kings

    Cairns Taipans look forward to playing Sydney Kings
    POINT-GUARD Jarrad Weeks says he will cop coach Aaron Fearne’s assessment the Taipans lacked direction late in their loss to the Perth Wildcats on the chin. Fearne did not mince his words following the heartbreaking loss in the opening game of the NBL season.The long-time Snakes coach said the team needed better leadership, lacked ­direction and did not know what plays they were running late in the game, a comment directed straight at guards Travis Trice, Cameron Gliddon and Weeks. “I think ever..
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  • Cyclists choose the bike less ridden on Ride to Work Day

    Cyclists choose the bike less ridden on Ride to Work Day
    MORE people are being asked to wheel out their bikes and join the 760,000 people who ride to work every week. Redlynch local Rob Mackenzie rode with his wife Celia yesterday morning as part of Ride To Work Day.“I think it’s a great initiative to encourage more people to ride to work,” he said. “I think the council handing out high-visibility vests is great. It means drivers will be able to see us as we’re riding along and keep a safe distance.”Main Roads and Road Safety Minister Mark Bailey said..
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