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Cairns trial hears Skype conversation

A Skype conversation between professional cricketer Lou Vincent and a "cricket groupie" friend of Chris Cairns is shaping up as a key piece of evidence in his trial. Vincent, a former Black Caps teammate, also played with Cairns in the rebel Indian ... >> view original

Multi-million Pier shopping centre revamp in Cairns to start next year

Shangri-La hotel director Francis Chuah told The Cairns Post he was taking an overall master plan to show the Hong Kong-based billionaire owners of the Shangri-La property, the Kuok family. “It's quite interesting but it's too early to reveal the ... >> view original

Cairns Taipans vs Illawarra Hawks: NBL results, scores, blog

A back and forth, momentum shifting game at the Cairns Convention Centre has seen the minor premiers of last season, the Cairns Taipans take out a hard fought and in no way, shape or form commanding five point victory over the Illawarra Hawks. >> view original

Cairns' industry group hires experienced superyacht stewardess Joanne Drake

While she would not discuss the owners and their guests she worked for, The Cairns Post can reveal that Ms Drake spent nine years as chief stewardess on yachts such as MY Privacy – once owned by golfing superstar Tiger Woods – and MY Ice Bear, owned ... >> view original

Cricket: Skype conversation key in Cairns trial

Vincent, a former Black Caps teammate, also played with Cairns in the rebel Indian Cricket League and is expected to be the first witness at Southwark Crown Court on Monday. In her opening statement to the jury, Crown prosecutor Sasha Wass QC said ... >> view original

Cowboys co-captains Johnathan Thurston and Matt Scott to visit Cairns next Sunday

While specific details remain unclear, a Cairns Regional Council spokeswoman said “further details, including times and location will be confirmed with the Cowboys in coming days”. The club will also be bringing the Provan-Summons Trophy on the tour. >> view original

Brother's death sparks conversation about suicide in Far North

She also works with the Cairns Standby Response Service, a community-based suicide postvention program that provides support and assistance to people bereaved by suicide. Far North Queensland regional co-ordinator Melissa Andrews and her small ... >> view original

Cairns schoolboys return from house building trip in Cambodia

SIX Cairns schoolboys have traded their books for tool belts to transform the lives of a young Cambodian family. Nathan Ellery, Elijah Forova, Cooper Luff, Duke Brady and brothers Jacob and Max Dow returned from the South-East Asian country this week ... >> view original

World Club Series participants confirmed

Super League is delighted to announce the identity of the six clubs from the First Utility Super League and NRL Telstra Premiership who will contest the World Club Series in 2016. 2015 Super League Grand Finalists Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors will ... >> view original

Mat Rogers all praise for a 'calm and cool' Wallaby Bernard Foley at Rugby ...

POINTS OF GUINNESS. Star man: Wallabies No.10 Bernard Foley's compsure under pressure has taken him to another level. Photo: Getty Images. Former Wallabies and NRL playmaker Mat Rogers has given the thumbs up to Wallabies coach Michael ... >> view original