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Former Origin footballer Carl Webb appears in Cairns court accused of drunken ...

Former Maroons State of Origin player Carl Webb has appeared in a far north Queensland court over an alleged drunken rampage. Webb, 33, appeared in the Cairns Magistrates Court charged with threatening violence, wilful damage and three counts of ... >> view original

Rex launches new Cairns-Mount Isa flights as it builds up North Queensland ...

Regional Express (Rex) says it will further expand its North Queensland operations with a new crew base in Cairns, new flights to Mount Isa and the acquisition of a Townsville-based engineering firm. The airline started its first Cape York service on ... >> view original

Cairns Airport welcomes new airline

Cairns Airport GM Operations, Kate McCreery Carr, welcomed Rex GM Network Strategy and Sales, Warrick Lodge, State Manager Queensland, Steve Jones and other REX representatives for the official welcome to the airline and celebrations for the ... >> view original

Driving RVs is a way to see the country, take control of your life

“I started building up my own business.” It takes a certain level of entrepreneurial spirit to drive full-time, Cairns said. You manage which jobs you take, the routes to get you there and any expenses along the way. What you get out of it depends on ... >> view original

How to make an Easter cake fit for a princess

After growing her business for 25 years, going from supplying Harrods from her kitchen table to producing millions of cakes, Fiona Cairns attracted worldwide attention when she created the cake for Kate Middleton and Prince William's wedding in 2011. >> view original

Housing and development on the rise in Cairns, outstripping rival cities ...

But the report warned that affordability in Cairns was “likely to deteriorate”. Ralf Dutton of Value Homes also warned housing affordability was likely to worsen. “We are seeing speculative pricing on new land in some areas that does not reflect ... >> view original

Police uncover alleged drug lab at Cairns Esplanade apartment

TWO men will front court today after Cairns police uncovered an alleged clandestine drug lab at an Esplanade apartment complex. The pair, aged 42 and 27, were expected to be charged overnight with offences relating to manufacturing and possessing ... >> view original

'Until proven, I won't let Chris Cairns get crucified'

Chris Cairns, that flamboyant allrounder from New Zealand, is doing some labour work these days. He drives a council truck and cleans bus shelters around Auckland for $17 an hour. He and his wife, a project manager, live in a posh suburb in Auckland. >> view original

New book and architecture guide informs Cairns tourists about local design

New book and architecture guide informs Cairns tourists about local design Winner – Australian Institute of Architects 2013 Far North Queensland Awards – House Of The Year Award Glass House by Charles Wright Archtiects. Photo: Patrick Bingham Hall ... >> view original

Cazalys club sweeps Clubs Queensland Awards held on the Gold Coast

Other winners from the Far North included: The Cairns Amateurs winning Best Social Club; Cairns RSL for Best Keno Operation; and Surf Club Palm Cove won Best Small Dining. At a ceremony on the Gold Coast during the week, Cazalys won awards for ... >> view original