June 2011
One man clears 260km of rainforest track behind...
Check out this great story on ABC Far North blogs: Pat Shears is clearing rainforest tracks covered in fallen trees and overgrown weeds behind Cairns and Townsville. This is a massive job and tough work. Just one of many unsung heroes getting the Cassowary coast region back in shape after cyclone Yasi. Cutting through trees even 30cm thick is tough work but some of these are up to 1 metre. ...
7 tags
Cape Tribulation Resort north of Cairns: "Where...
Iconic Cape Tribulation Resort, north of Cairns is being offered for sale by its Southern owners, Ocean Hotels and Tourism. Cape Tribulation holds the enviable position of being in a waterfront position in one of Australia’s most well known locations. Cape Tribulation is famed both as the junction of the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, and as the location where Captian...
15 tags
Good news for Cairns shoppers: food for the... →
Article by at 2011-01-03 09:09:26
Categorized in news,
15 tags
Cairns cyclone reprieve as Anthony heads... →
Article by at 2011-01-24 07:19:31
Categorized in anthony, cyclones,
16 tags
Helicopter crashes near Machan's Beach, Cairns →
Article by at 2011-01-03 09:05:30
Categorized in news,
Risk of temporary 'dongas' dominating Queensland... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-21 22:33:19
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
FLY-IN RISK: According to a report based on two studies of mining communities, Central Queensland is in danger of becoming a sea of 40,000 “dongas” housing the workforce of big mining companies. Picture:…
Cocteau Voices, Royal Opera House, London - The... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-21 23:04:33
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
This is a double bill of needy people, bad relationships and very French hotel bedrooms. Director Tom Cairns works with the rock musician and composer Scott Walker and choreographer Aletta Collins to stage and reinvent two short...
Public memorial to say goodbye to Declan - Herald... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-21 23:41:38
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
A PRIVATE funeral for Declan Crouch will be held today, followed by a public memorial service.
Almost four months since the Cairns teenager went missing, close family and invited friends will gather for a priva…
Mourners prepare for memorial service for Declan... →
Article by at 2011-06-21 21:48:00
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
By Brad Ryan
Updated June 22, 2011 08:04:00
Declan had not been seen since he left his home after school on March 9.
(Queensland Police - file image)
A public memorial service will be held in…
Girl injured as stolen car crashes - Courier Mail →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-20 06:15:48
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
A 14-year-old girl was injured when the driver of a stolen car lost control at Trinity Beach, north of Cairns, on Saturday.
Police say the car was stolen from a property near Yorkeys Knob at 11.30am.The dr…
Tourism bounces back after Qld's summer disasters →
Article by at 2011-06-20 03:45:00
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
By Brad Ryan
Posted June 20, 2011 13:45:00
Authorities in far north Queensland say the region’s tourism industry is now bouncing back after a horror start to the year with natural disasters.
Tourism Port Doug…
Rural News and Information for ABC Far North... →
Article by at 2011-06-21 20:42:00
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
Rural News and Information for ABC Far North Queensland, Wednesday June 22, 2011
By Caitlyn Gribbin, Bundaberg
FIFO report shows community opposition
Independent research has found there’s strong community opposition to the practice of …
Jones, Newman vow 'passionate' electoral fight →
Article by at 2011-06-20 21:16:00
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
Updated June 21, 2011 07:16:00
Ms Jones has quit as environment minister so she can concentrate on defending her seat of Ashgrove at the next election. (AAP: Patrick Hamilton)
Voters in the Brisban…
PNG tuberculosis patient returns home with... →
Article by at 2011-06-20 10:41:00
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
Rural News and Information for ABC Far North... →
Article by at 2011-06-20 20:38:00
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
Rural News and Information for ABC Far North Queensland, Tuesday June 21, 2011
By Caitlyn Gribbin, Bundaberg
Ludwig visits Jakarta
Mary Goode
It remains unclear exactly when live cattle exports will resume to Indonesia.
…
Service to celebrate life of late teenager -... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-21 16:35:22
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
02:31 AEST Wed Jun 22 2011
A public memorial service will be held in Cairns on Wednesday for teenager Declan Crouch.Declan’s disappearance on March 9 sparked a nationwide police search …
No investigation into chopper crash →
Article by at 2011-06-20 22:35:00
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
By Abigail Stanbridge
Posted June 21, 2011 08:35:00
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau will not investigate a helicopter crash near Innisfail, south of Cairns, in far north Queensland.
A 22-year-old pilot…
Darling vows leadership change won't stall... →
Article by at 2011-06-20 23:18:00
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
By Melinda Howells and Kim Lyell
Updated June 21, 2011 09:18:00
The Labor Caucus backed the promotion of Ms Darling yesterday to Cabinet.
(7pm TV News QLD)
MP Vicky Darling, who will be sworn…
Cairns Group ag ministers plan Saskatoon summit -... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-20 07:21:38
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
Ag ministers from the Cairns Group, a clutch of 19 agricultural exporting countries including Canada, plan to meet in Saskatoon in September to talk trade. Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz on Friday announced the 36th Cairns Group...
No investigation into chopper crash - ABC Online →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-20 23:05:46
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
By Abigail Stanbridge
Posted June 21, 2011 08:35:00
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau will not investigate a helicopter crash near Innisfail, south of Cairns, in far north Queensland.
A 22-year-old pilot was...
Elderly American pair nabbed on Greyhound bus... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-20 23:24:20
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
ON BAIL: Patton Erwin Eidson and wife Sonja Steiner Eidson were released on bail from Townsville Magistrates Court on Monday. Picture: Megan Taylor
Source: Townsville Bulletin
…
As mining booms in Central Queensland, studies... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-21 14:00:59
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
FLY-IN RISK: According to a report based on two studies of mining communities, Central Queensland is in danger of becoming a sea of 40,000 “dongas” housing the workforce of big mining companies. …
Australian support gets grieving PNG dad home -... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-21 01:08:12
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
By Abigail Stanbridge
Posted June 21, 2011 10:56:00
A Papua New Guinean (PNG) man whose daughter died in far north Queensland earlier this year has thanked Australians for helping him take her body home.
Aniba Petru’s...
Indigenous jobs goal in sight for Twiggy - Perth... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-21 05:09:06
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Fortescue Metals Group Chief Executive Officer Andrew Forrest has a three-year campaign to create 50,000 jobs for indigenous Australians. Picture: Derek Moore
…
Cane Toads turn State of Origin decider into a... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-21 03:12:26
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
ORIGIN III in Brisbane was always going to be must-win - but it’s no surprise that the nervous Queenslanders have turned into a must-whinge game as well.
The bleating from north of the b…
Two Queensland cops face sack for unauthorised use... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-21 08:14:39
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
TOP brass are poised to sack two cops for accessing the details of private citizens from the police database.
While details remain sketchy, the nature of the offences - which are unrelated - is serious eno…
Govt tackles public health in Cairns - Stock and... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-21 07:07:18
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
Sorry, Readability was unable to parse this page for content.
The trip of '66 →
Article by at 2011-06-21 01:25:00
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
“It was 1966, and I decided it was time to make a move and do something with my life,” says Northampton local Mary Taylor.
After a lengthy stint in Perth seeing a heart specialist, Mary’s doctor discharged her.
“I said ‘GOOD, I’m off around Australia…
Stricter rules needed for live cattle exports:... →
Article by at 2011-06-21 02:33:00
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
Posted June 21, 2011 12:33:00
Mr Fraser says he was appalled by the treatment of cattle in some Indonesian abattoirs. (ABC TV News - file image)
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says the State Go…
Memorable start for mystery man - Newcastle Herald →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-19 18:31:07
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
NOT even the scoreboard attendant at Ausgrid Stadium knew who Ryan Stig was.When the 21-year-old Nambucca Roosters and Morpeth Bulls junior was declared man of the match after steering the Knights to a much-needed 16-12 victory over Penrith on...
Labor tells Julia Gillard: back same-sex marriage... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-19 14:05:04
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
JULIA Gillard is under increasing pressure to legalise gay marriage after the Queensland Labor state conference yesterday overwhelmingly passed a motion for federal Labor to introduce equal rights for “all adult couples” who...
Gillard's suburban trawl a sure sign of her... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-19 14:07:29
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
BUDGET week was drawing ever closer when the local newspaper editor took the call.
It was Julia Gillard’s office. The Prime Minister would be in South Australia the following day. Would the editor be free for a cof…
Kahlefeldt fifth as Macca struggles - Ninemsn →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-19 05:15:21
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
Top Australian triathlete Brad Kahlefeldt has enjoyed a welcome return to form as the legendary Chris McCormack for once had to admit defeat.Kahlefeldt finished fifth at the latest round of the world championship series in Kitzbuhel, Austria...
Helping young eyes - Malaysia Star →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-19 00:32:46
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
Sorry, Readability was unable to parse this page for content.
KAHLEFELDT SHINES THROUGH IN KITZBUHEL GLOOM -... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-19 01:38:20
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
Sorry, Readability was unable to parse this page for content.
Armed robber holds up takeaway store in Cairns... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-19 02:04:13
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
JUST a day after The Courier-Mail revealed police are working on 181 unsolved armed robberies from this year alone, another can be added to the list.
Cairns police are this morning searching for a man who…
Dunedin not certain to host Wellington Phoenix -... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-18 23:35:56
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
SIMON PLUMB
Dunedin’s new stadium is not the only New Zealand venue in the running for a pre-season game between the Wellington Phoenix and Brisbane Roar.
Reports during the past week...
David Koch helps save fellow airline passenger's... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-17 05:36:07
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
David and Libby Koch helped save a passenger’s life on board an aeroplane yesterday. Picture: Supplied
Source: Supplied
SUNRISE host David …
Battered residents just want out - Stuff.co.nz →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-18 17:00:10
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
LOIS CAIRNS
IAIN McGREGOR/The Press
LAST ONES STANDING: Liggins St residents Peter Halliday, above, and Trish Sheriff, below.
Last Monday’s quakes have left…
South not certain to host Phoenix - Stuff.co.nz →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-18 17:00:58
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
SIMON PLUMB
Dunedin’s new stadium is not the only New Zealand venue in the running for a pre-season game between the Wellington Phoenix and Brisbane Roar.
Reports during the past week...
Helmet fine led to Cairns knife threats - Sydney... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-15 02:56:22
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
AAP
A man threatened Cairns journalists with a knife after losing a legal fight over his refusal to wear a bicycle helmet, a court has been to…
Knife threats to Cairns journalists - Herald Sun →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-14 20:41:02
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
A MAN will face court in Cairns after allegedly threatening journalists at a number of news organisations.
Police in the far north Queensland city responded to reports a man allegedly armed with a knife entered…
Jawai heads to Russia - Fox Sports →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-18 03:34:38
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
Well travelled … Jawai during his spell with the Toronto Raptors in the NBA.
Source:
Supplied
Australian basketball star Nathan Jawai will play …
Three Drunk Monkey's Ikea 'holidays' spot wins... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-17 03:16:39
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
An ad for Ikea created by Three Drunk Monkeys has won the overall and single categories for the first round of the 2012 Siren Awards, organised by Commercial Radio Australia. ‘Holidays’ was written by Tim Green and Tim Cairns.
The duo...
Man loses foot as ride-on mower rolls on top of... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-17 04:51:32
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
A 60-year-old man lost part of his leg today after his ride-on lawn mower rolled down an embankment on a private property at Little Mulgrave, south of Cairns.
The man was caught under the mower when it landed a…
PNG dad spared boat ride with girl's body - Sydney... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-17 06:50:10
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
AAP
A Papua New Guinea father will be spared a traumatic eight-hour boat journey to take the body of his daughter home from Australia after a …
David and Libby Koch help save life of man who... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-17 07:26:23
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
Libby Koch and her husband, Sunrise host David Koch, helped save a man’s life during a mid-flight incident. Picture: File
Source: Supplied
K…
Students offered counselling over schoolboy's... →
Article by at 2011-06-13 22:12:00
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
By Kirsty Nancarrow
Posted June 14, 2011 08:12:00
Grief counsellors are being sent today to a school in Cairns in far north Queensland to comfort those affected by the death of student Declan Crouch.
Staff an…
Fight for votes in Inverclyde by-election - BBC... →
Article by cairns queensland OR cairns australia -site:cairns.com.au - Google News at 2011-06-17 15:24:58
Categorized in cairns, news, syndicated,
17 June 2011
Last updated at 15:23 GMT
Labour leader Ed Miliband has hit the campaign trail in the Inverclyde by-election, as the main …
Comets Stun Pride In Cairns - World of Rugby... →
Article by at 2011-06-13 02:34:30
Categorized in news, syndicated,
Sorry, Readability was unable to parse this page for content.
