New Zealand Breakers win NBL title over Cairns Taipans after Ekene Ibekwe's ... and other top stories

New Zealand Breakers win NBL title over Cairns Taipans after Ekene Ibekwe's ...

In a terrific Game 2 of the NBL grand final series, the Breakers claimed their fourth championship in five years with an 83-81 victory over a gallant Cairns Taipans outfit, who looked for all money as if they were heading to a decider throughout a ... >> 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

Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast property hotspots: report

Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Cairns have been prime locations for property value growth, in the past year according to a new state government report. The 2015 Valuer-General's Property Market Report shows an average 5.6 per cent growth ... >> view original

How about another Mardi Gras? Cairns Tropical Pride has a new name

The largest LGBTI Pride festival in Northern Queensland has announced its changing its name to Tropical Mardi Gras. 2015 will also see the annual Cairns-based festival formally known as Cairns Tropical Pride moving to the warmer period of early October ... >> view original

Teenager in court over Cairns murder

A teenager has appeared in court charged with the murder of a New Zealand hospitality worker in Cairns. Philip Quayle, 27, was found dead on a footpath 100 metres from his central city home in the early hours of Thursday. Police allege he was murdered ... >> view original

APF appoints Cairns broker

Mortgage broker Australian Property Finance (APF) has added a Queensland-based loan writer to its fold. Michael Garland has recently relocated to Cairns, making him APF's most northern-based finance broker. Mr Garland brings 20 years' experience in ... >> view original

Man found dead on Cairns footpath

Man's body found on Cairns footpathCourier Mail >> view original

Man's body found on Cairns footpath; police treating death as suspicious

Queensland police are trying to piece together the final movements of a man in Cairns in the state's far north who has died in suspicious circumstances. The 27-year-old New Zealand national was last seen near a CBD hotel just after 2:00am (AEST). His ... >> view original

Breakers return to 'spiritual home' for ANBL finals series against Cairns Taipans

Tom Abercrombie says a return to the "spiritual home" of the North Shore Events Centre is just fine by him as the Breakers meet the daunting Cairns Taipans in their quest for a fourth NBL championship in five year. After breezing past the 36ers 94-83 ... >> view original

Cairns Taipans give Perth Wildcats the slip despite two-point third quarter

They managed just two points for the third quarter in an astonishing display of poor shooting from Cairns and excellent hard-nosed defence from the visitors. The Wildcats led 48-45 after their 18-2 run in the third term and held a 58-55 buffer heading ... >> view original