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Cairns trial: South African fast bowler Andrew Hall last prosecution witness

South African bowler Andrew Hall will appear in Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday night (NZ time) as the prosecution winds up its evidence against former great Black Caps all-rounder Chris Cairns. Cairns, 45, is charged with perjury. Both he and his ... >> view original

22yo woman raped in Cairns as police plead for clues

Far north Queensland police are appealing for public help after a 22-year-old woman was raped in Cairns. Senior Constable Russell Parker said the incident happened about 4:00am (AEST) on Sunday at Mulgrave Road in Earlville. He said the woman was ... >> view original

QLD boy charged with Cairns rape

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the rape of a 22-year-old woman in Cairns. Police say the victim was walking home along Mulgrave Road about 4am on Sunday when she was dragged off the street, forced into a concealed area and raped. >> view original

Chris Cairns perjury trial: Big week looms for Chris Cairns as he faces ...

Chris Cairns made his name by posing questions of the best batsmen in cricket at grounds such as Lord's. Now his reputation hangs on how well he can blunt another first class attack, that of Crown prosecutor Sasha Wass, QC, across London in Southwark ... >> view original

Fisherman hooks a barra THIS big

Kayaker hooks monster barra at Lake Tinaroo near Cairns. an hour ago. DANIEL BATEMANThe Cairns Post. MONSTER CATCH: Peter Gabriel caught this 1.4m long barramundi at Tinaroo Dam. PICTURE: SUPPLIED. A MONSTER barramundi hooked in the ... >> view original

Chris Cairns to face 'ruthless' prosecutor in perjury trial

Would this team seriously beat the All Blacks? Sir Clive Woodward picks his World XV. 10:50am. share. One News. Source: Former England World Cup winning coach Sir Clive Woodward has selected a World XV which he thinks could beat the All Blacks. >> view original

Starks difference as Cairns beats 36ers on bell

Starks, whose import spot in the Taipans' outfit has been the subject of week-long conjecture, hit the winning basket with 0.3 of a second left to lift Cairns to a stunning 104-101 win, its best of the NBL season. His match-high 27 points came at 56 ... >> view original

Ben Nevis visitors urged not to build mini cairns

Building “mini cairns” on Scottish mountains has become a popular way for walkers to leave a memorial, create a photo opportunity, or hide their rubbish. However, the ever-increasing piles of rocks are ruining Ben Nevis and other mountains in the ... >> view original

Adelaide vs Cairns: Taipans clinch the win with three-point buzzer beater

The Cairns Taipans pulled off an incredible road win over the Adelaide 36ers in what could prove to be the game of the season. In a fast-paced classic the Taipans had to fight hard to pull off with the win which only came when Markel Starks sunk a ... >> view original

Fans flock to London courtroom to get a glimpse of Chris Cairns

London Chris Cairns can still draw a crowd, just as he did as a swashbuckling cricket all-rounder. When Mr Justice Sweeney emerged from his chambers in London's Southwark Crown Court to preside over the Cairns perjury trial on Thursday night ... >> view original