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Seven New Zealand cricketers to stand against Chris Cairns

At least seven New Zealand cricketers are expected to give evidence against their former team-mate Chris Cairns in his trial in London on charges of perjury and perverting the course of justice. In outlining the Crown case against him in court, here's ... >> view original

Chris Cairns saw mental health as chance for Lou Vincent to underperform ...

Accused Chris Cairns told depressed former Black Caps cricket opener Lou Vincent his mental health issues would provide a pretext for match fixing, jurors in the London perjury case have been told by the Crown in opening submissions. Crown prosecutor ... >> view original

Khazzouh and Cadee dominate as the Sydney Kings charm the Cairns Taipans in ...

The Sydney Kings have begun their 27th season in the NBL with an impressive 87-63 win over last season's grand finalists, the Cairns Taipans. The Taipans, coming off a victory on Thursday night against the Illawarra Hawks, couldn't continue their ... >> view original

Jetstar A320 at Cairns on Oct 9th 2015, bird strike

A Jetstar Airbus A320-200, registration VH-VFH performing flight JQ-978 from Cairns,QL to Perth,WA (Australia), was climbing out of Cairns' runway 15 when the crew reported a bird strike, stopped the climb at 6000 feet and returned to Cairns for a safe ... >> view original

Reporter's view: Watching Chris Cairns sit in a large glass box

Modi tweeted that Cairns had match fixed. Well, the Crown claim that in that case Mr Justice Bean, sitting without a jury, “did not hear from many of the witnesses who will give evidence in this case. And as a result of that limited evidence that was ... >> view original

Jetstar plane bound for Perth forced back to Cairns airport shortly after take off

An airport spokeswoman said the flight, JQ978, departed Cairns about 6.15pm and landed safely upon its return. The reasons for the plane's turnaround are unknown at this stage. JQ978 was due to arrive in Perth at 9.25pm Australian Western Standard Time ... >> view original

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

In a statement this afternoon, the club confirmed premiership-winning co-captains Thurston and Matt Scott would be among a group of players flying to Cairns, Mt Isa and Mackay on October 18. While specific details remain unclear, a Cairns Regional ... >> view original

Daughter charged after 73-year-old mother found stabbed to death at home near ...

A woman has been charged with murder over the stabbing death of her mother in the Lake Macquarie area, south of Newcastle. Officers found the body of a 73-year-old woman when they were called to a home on Kalaroo Road at Redhead just before ... >> view original

Man accused of setting a dog on to police after wielding bow and arrow

A NSW police dog. The man has been charged with several offences. Photograph: Simone De Peak/Getty Images. Australian Associated Press. Saturday 10 October 2015 19.07 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share via Email · Share on ... >> view original

Man dead in Lakemba after strike to the neck

A second person has been taken into custody after a 45-year-old man was "callously" killed with a broken beer bottle as he stood outside his house in south-western Sydney on Sunday morning. The victim had just been dropped off outside a block of units ... >> view original