Scots call up top troops to go on attack Nov 5, 2008
SCOTLAND: 15 Chris Paterson, 14 Thom Evans, Ben Cairns, Nick De Luca, 11 Sean Lamont, 10 Phil Godman, 9 Mike Blair (c), 8 Simon Taylor, 7 John Barclay, 6 Jason White, Jim Hamilton, 4 Nathan Hines, 3 Euan Murray, 2 Ross Ford, 1 Allan Jacobsen. Reserves: Dougie Hall, 17 Alasdair Dickinson, 18 Matt Mustchin, 19 Scott Gray, Rory Lawson/ Mark McMillan, 21 Dan Parks, 22 Hugo Southwell. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Meet Sydney women 38-50 Nov 3, 2008
Cairns), Queensland (just moved. need to meet people. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Stupid' EPA moved giant croc to tourist mecca Oct 31, 2008
As state parliament sat in Cairns, Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg today questioned Tourism Minister Desley Boyle over the "hare-brained scientific experiment" ... "I've asked the minister for environment to have a really thorough examination of this research program to determine whether it still represents good value for money," she told reporters in Cairns. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Woman sues hotel after staff gave room key to rapist Oct 30, 2008
The 30-year-old mother of two and her friend had booked a room at the $300 a night Mantra Trilogy Hotel in Cairns last month so they could enjoy at day at the races and a girls' night out. "My girlfriend and I splashed out on a rare night away from our husbands and children and booked into one of Cairns' most expensive hotels," the woman, who cannot be named, told AAP. ... "I have now become reclusive and I can't even face going into Cairns these days. This has not only impacted upon me but on... (LIVENEWS.com.au)
United for a Fife victory? Sir Alex puts his red shirt on Mr Brown Oct 30, 2008
"# 47 - if you live in Manila then I'm not interested in your ex-pat views. Come and live here if you want to comment on Scottish matters. You're just like Sean Connery.Aye CRAGman - these expats like Alex Ferguson should just haud thur wheesht. A Better Way, Scottish Republic 30/10/2008 02:28:04 Yes "SIR" Alex supports New Labour, he has to repay them for the knighthood. Now nobody doubts he has been successful in his football career, both here and in England, you have to hand that to him. He... (Scotsman)
Gilly doesn't know me: Tendulkar Oct 29, 2008
Meanwhile, former New Zealand international Chris Cairns has been suspended by his Indian Cricket League team. An ICL release said its executive board had suspended Cairns, skipper of the Chandigarh Lions, and teammate Dinesh Mongia on disciplinary grounds ... South African all-rounder Andrew Hall is to replace Cairns as captain of the Lions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Low fares to international cities from $99 Oct 28, 2008
Additional sale fares to Melbourne or Cairns via Los Angeles are available from $430 each way. While travel is valid through November 17, or again during the month of May 2009, these sale fares expire as soon as October 31. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Bennett: Baynes a man of many faces Oct 28, 2008
"LIKE DERRICK (LOW), Aron committed to WSU without ever seeing the place, Bennett added. Hes a joy to coach hes hard nosed, hes tough and hes All-Academic in the classroom. Baynes, who may look menacing on the court, is soft-spoken and gentle off it. When he finally stepped to the mic on Saturday, his words were earnest and to the point. Were going to miss the guys (Low, Kyle Weaver and Robbie Cowgill), but we have five returning (veterans), he said. Taylor... (Cougfan.com)
Bird-eating spider snapper besieged by media Oct 27, 2008
Mr Martin said he has been inundated by journalists and television crews since his son-in-law revealed to Cairns Post that the previously anonymous photographer was him. "We take it for granted that we have those spiders here all the time," he said, although he claimed it was the first time he had seen one eating a bird. (Ninemsn)
Bush crying out for 1800 extra doctors Oct 27, 2008
Politicians have defended the $600,000 price tag for the historic regional parliament sitting in Cairns and a massive community barbecue marking its start. A 20-year-old man allegedly took a loaded semi-automatic pistol into a crowded Brisbane nightclub forcing the evacuation of 1,000 people. (Lismore Northern Star)
Australia's Great Barrier Reef, $1,199 Oct 25, 2008
Ho / AFP - Getty ImagesA Qantas discounted air pass allows you to visit Cairnsthe gateway to the reefand your choice of Australian hotspots like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast ... The Real Deal: Round-trip airfare to Brisbane, Melbourne, or Sydney, a one-way flight to Cairns, your choice of two other one-way stops within Australia, and admission to the Australia Zoo, from $1,199 per personplus estimated taxes of $140 to $150 ... The fine print: Round-trip airfare to... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Resourceful PNG has big backing for entry into the NRL Oct 24, 2008
A lot of Queensland companies do business in PNG." Queensland's 89-member Parliament will sit in Cairns next week, and the guest of honour is Somare, while Santos, Oil Search and Lihir Gold are big players in PNG and based in Australia, along with banking giants ANZ and Westpac. Meninga enjoys a godlike status in PNG. Still, not all Australians are popular in PNG. The country's Post-Courier newspaper quoted Kumuls coach Adrian Lam from a speech the former NRL first-grader gave at a farewell... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Indian givers: punters ignore Punter and co Oct 24, 2008
5) against Melbourne and Cairns (-12. 5) against Gold Coast. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Giant Spider Caught on Film Eating Bird in Australian Backyard Oct 24, 2008
An amazing image of a mammoth spider devouring a bird was taken in the backyard of a property near Cairns, Australia. The image, which is being cirulated via e-mail worldwide, is real, according to wildlife experts, The Cairns Post reported ... The photo, believed to have been taken earlier this week, shows the spider clenching its legs around a lifeless bird trapped in a web at a property near Atherton, west of Cairns. (Fox News -- Politics)
Roger Collis: Travel Deals Oct 24, 2008
Depart from Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney to your choice of 42 European cities. Book by Dec. 15 for departure before Dec. 31. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
PNG gains support from World Cup rivals Oct 23, 2008
"I know we've got a major financial backer there (for an NRL team) and they've been talking about building an international stadium and playing some matches out of Cairns and stuff like that. "So the overall package looks good. But the government have just got to get behind the national team a little bit more before they start pushing (an NRL team). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Japanese tourist dies snorkeling in Australia Oct 23, 2008
He would not speculate on the cause of death and said an autopsy would be carried out in Cairns in the coming days ... Quicksilver was only responsible for their travel to and from the island from Cairns, the northern city that is a jumping-off spot for Great Barrier Reef dive spots. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Top 10 tips for cutting your travel costs Oct 23, 2008
We compared the cost of a five-night Qantas Holidays package to Cairns with the best available prices for the same flights and accommodation. The Qantas deal was $856 for two people while booking the components separately came to $963-$107 more than the package price. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Hospital breaks woman's spirit Oct 23, 2008
Hospital breaks woman's spirit - Local News - Cairns, QLD, Australia ... AN aged pensioner is appalled she was sent home from Cairns Base Hospital to cope alone with an undiagnosed broken pelvis ... "They just dropped me in the gutter to wait for a taxi," Betty Rasmussen, 66, told The Cairns Post. (Cairns Post)
Cairns the South Pacific Gateway Oct 22, 2008
Cairns is Australia's tropical gem, gateway to the most pristine and beautiful sites on earth while offering a first class casino, exquisite dining, and superb shopping ... Gateway Cairns: Australia s Best Kept Secret ... Located in Northern Queensland, Cairns may be Australia s best kept secret. (Suite101.com)
Hauritz back in NSW Shield squad Oct 20, 2008
Nathan Bracken has been passed fit after missing the game in Cairns through injury. Mark Cameron replaces Cockley, while Moises Henriques is added to the team defeated by Queensland in Cairns on Saturday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Qld residents urged to prepare for cyclone season Oct 20, 2008
"In the early period from November into December, it's normally say north of Cairns that's at most risk," he said. "From then onwards anywhere along the coast might get a cyclone. "It'd be awfully nice to say when and where a cyclone might form and where it might cross the coast, but that's just not possible this far out. (ABC Online)
Blues hope for quick kill as Symonds fishes for runs Oct 18, 2008
STRUGGLING all-rounder Andrew Symonds will feel a furnace of pressure from NSW in today's one-dayer in Cairns, as the Blues try to exploit the form slump engulfing Australia's most enigmatic cricketer ... Symonds is not speaking publicly but wrote in the The Cairns Post this week of his love for the area: "As far as I am concerned, one of the simple pleasures in life is packing your port and telling people, 'I'm heading up north for a bit'.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cougars Hold First Practice of the Season Oct 18, 2008
11 (C 6-10 250 SR) Cairns, Australia (Cairns State HS) One of the most experienced players on the team, Baynes returns as the starting center having shed 20 pounds from last season. Baynes brings a tremendous amount of size to the Cougar frontcourt and averaged a team third-best 10. (Pac-10.org)
Visa hitches strand Kumuls Oct 17, 2008
Papua New Guinea coach Adrian Lam yesterday backed a government bid for the country to have a team as Hull KR pair Stanley Gene and Makali Aizue were among those stranded in Port Moresby after being denied permission to board the team's flight to Cairns because paperwork for their entry to Australia hadn't been finalised. Kumuls officials were last night trying to arrange for the duo and eight members of the squad from the domestic PNG competition to arrive today aboard another flight. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Blues pick Bird and Burt to battle Bulls Oct 17, 2008
NSW have been hit by injuries, with paceman Mark Cameron and all-rounder Moises Henriques pulling out of tomorrow's Ford Ranger Cup match against Queensland in Cairns. Aaron Bird returns to the squad after yesterday losing his place to Henriques. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Symonds puts Queensland first Oct 17, 2008
Dumped Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds is stressing that Queensland's one-day clash with NSW at Cairns on Saturday is not about him ... Symonds said in Cairns today he was focusing not on his national ambitions but rather trying to nurture Queensland as they enter a new era without the likes of Jimmy Maher and Michael Kasprowicz ... Meanwhile, NSW have allayed fears that Australian one-day regular Nathan Bracken had been troubled by a niggling knee injury at Cairns. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Break election promises, save jobs Oct 14, 2008
In The Hawke Memoirs, Hawke referred to the "fiscal irresponsibility" of the Whitlam government and described its key figure, Jim Cairns, as "a joke". Writing in the Herald in 1987, Paul Keating claimed the essential weakness of the Whitlam administration was that it had no policy "for dealing with inflation and unemployment". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
PNG will shock big guns, says Costigan Oct 13, 2008
They arrive at their Cairns base on Thursday. PNG World Cup squad: John Wilshire, David Moore, George Keppa, Stanley Gene, Keith Peters, Charlie Wabo, Rodney Pora, George Moni, Nixon Kolo, Paul Aiton, Jessie Joe, Makali Aizue, Trevor Exton, Neville Costigan, James Nightingale, Rod Griffin, Larson Marabe, Kevin Prior, Jay Ashton, Tu'u Maori, Menzie Yere, Jason Chan, Nick Ubile, Sam Joe. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Trump card won't show Oct 3, 2008
Wenner and his partner of 15 years, the fashion designer Matt Nye, left Sydney yesterday morning for a short holiday in Cairns. Nye told SiT the publishing mogul - with whom he shares three adopted children and who also has three sons by his former wife, Jane Wenner - had a soft spot for Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Scuba Diving The Great Barrier Reef Oct 3, 2008
The other coral cay with significant accommodation is Green Island off Cairns ... A fast boat collects divers from the mainland islands, such as the Whitsundays group, or from mainland towns like Cairns and Townsville. (Suite101.com)
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Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 10/03/08 08:46:36 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 75% Barometer: 29. (Florida Today)
JAL to Code Share with Jetstar on Australia - Japan Routes Sep 25, 2008
Cairns routes from December 18, 2008 ... The new code share agreement between the two airlines also covers a second routing: Jetstar's daily service between Tokyo (Narita) and Cairns ... Osaka (Kansai) 10:25 18:40 Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JL5089 Tokyo (Narita) - Cairns 20:10 04:50 Daily JQ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JL5080 Cairns. (JCN Network, Japan)
Sharp rise in HIV in Australia Sep 23, 2008
In Queensland, health officials in Cairns have said that a cluster of six middle-aged businessmen who had tested positive for HIV following trips to Papua New Guinea could be the beginning of a serious outbreak in the city. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Health)
Review: Caravanning Australia by Le... Sep 23, 2008
The tropical north: Rockhampton to Cairns. The Savannah Way: Cairns to Broome. (Suite101.com)
Motorists to feel pain of surging oil prices Sep 23, 2008
I live in Cairns and was surprised when reading the Saturday paper that within a few pages one story said how tight it was for petrol station owners and how they were not making any money out of their pricing and then on the next page a story about a station owner who has just bought a new commodore worth $170K and also had 2 x commodores at home worth over $100K each brand new. (0). (ABC Online)
Great autumn airfares to hot global beach spots Sep 19, 2008
Take off to destinations like Cairns, Townsville, or Hamilton Island (all three of which provide the highest savings and act as gateways to the Great Barrier Reef the ultimate beach destination. as well as to Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Australian mining boom linked to HIV spike Sep 17, 2008
Health authorities said on Wednesday that a cluster of men in the tropical city of Cairns in Queensland state had contracted HIV after having unprotected sex with women in Papua New Guinea, a short flight north of Queensland. The Cairns Sexual Health Service said six men, all businessmen aged between 47 and 66, tested HIV positive in the past 10 months ... "This small cluster could just be the beginning of a very large outbreak," Dr Darren Russell, director of the Cairns Sexual Health Service,... (Scientific American)
Dick Smith investigates porn pics on new phone Sep 17, 2008
The former display handset contained 49 images, many of which were pornographic and according to some a report in today's Cairns Post featured a staff member from the store. A spokesman for Dick Smith said they were investigating the allegation and that they had seen only a few of the images on the phone. (The Age)
WIN TV cutbacks hit Coast newsroom Sep 15, 2008
Earlier today, state news director Steve Marshall told the ABC that staffing levels would be cut by one journalist and a camera operator at each of its newsrooms in the Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Rockhampton and Toowoomba. Mr Marshall said the cutbacks would allow WIN to provide additional news services in Mackay, Bundaberg and Hervey Bay and local content would not be affected. (Sunshine Coast Daily)
NBL salary cap still dogs the Tigers Sep 14, 2008
Former import Dave Thomas left to join Cairns, while veteran Darryl McDonald retired. Their new players have joined Chris Anstey, another former league MVP, and David Barlow, both of whom represented Australia at the Beijing Olympics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Head to the Land Down Under, starting at $2,359 Sep 13, 2008
The air/lodging combos, starting at just $2,999, showcase cosmopolitan Sydney in New South Wales and tropical Cairns in Queensland the jumping off point for the Great Barrier Reef ... Sydney and Cairns from $2,359If youre able to commit by September 18 for travel later in the year, you can land an eight-night city getaway to Australia for $2,359 ... The offer comes from Virgin Vacations and includes four nights in Sydney, four nights in Cairns, and a flight between the two cities, plus... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Down Under adventures for Top Gear Sep 12, 2008
They've been everywhere from Tasmania, Alice Springs, Cairns and Hamilton Island ... Abbott said one of the highlights of the series was when the gang tested four-wheel drives from Alice Springs to Cairns via Normanton. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Inglis re-signs with Storm Sep 10, 2008
Posted by: Nev of Cairns 4:54pm today. I couldn't care less who which club he signed for. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Man dies in hospital bed wait Sep 8, 2008
Posted by: Dr P of Cairns 6:16am today Comment 100 of 111. I am one of those nurses who is at the very end of their tether. (Courier Mail)
A genuine intervention might work Sep 2, 2008
On the outskirts of Perth, Brisbane and Cairns, in Alice Springs, Katherine, Dubbo or most other large towns in western NSW, Queensland and Western Australia, the story of disadvantage is very similar. Integration and assimilation have not brought indigenous people equality. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Marlins fight past Rebels Aug 26, 2008
The UNLV Runnin' Rebels finished up their tour of Australia on Wednesday with a tight 87-85 loss to the Cairns Marlins. UNLV finished the set of games with a 4-2 record. (UNLV Sports -- Rivals.com)
'Longer sex' billboards banned Aug 26, 2008
Please remove them from Cairns too. (0). (ABC Online)
Dog found after bushwalk adventure Aug 23, 2008
30pm (AEST) at the car park at Don and Ben Cairns roads, police said. The pair's adventure started yesterday afternoon when they embarked on a bush walk. (The Australian)
Townsville revved up for green light Aug 22, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Michael CockerillAugust 22, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Porn not the most popular thing on the web Aug 21, 2008
It is followed by "ayers rock", "cairns", "tasmania" and "blue mountains". Insights data is available for the years 2004 to 2008 and is updated daily. (NEWS.com.au)
Exports 'endangering' shark species Aug 20, 2008
She said a further 34 tonnes of squalene was sent from Melbourne while 60 tonnes of shark fins were sent from Cairns. "We risk going down in the history books as the generation that let sharks go extinct because of an insatiable market for shark products," Dr Llewellyn said. (NEWS.com.au)
Hummel Diary: Days 7-8 Aug 17, 2008
CAIRNS, Australia - Boilermaker sophomore Robbie Hummel has been chronicling his and his team's exhibition tour of Australia with a diary for GoldandBlack ... Today we got into Cairns about 1 p.m. ... From Cairns, it's about an hour drive to this port city. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Australian tour ends with loss Aug 17, 2008
Trailing for most of the game, the Boilermakers fourth-quarter rally fell short in a 116-110 loss to the Cairns Taipans on Saturday night in Cairns, Australia ... Cairns went on a 15-0 run to start the final period but the Boilermakers battled back to within five points in the game's final minute. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Police union calls for a work-to-rule in dispute over staged pay deal Aug 14, 2008
Jonathan Cairns, Sandwich, UK. With all the problems in this country visa vie law and order, justice system, etc and the bobbies want to strike just for more pay - beggars belief actually. (Times Online)
Circumcisions HIV protection bottoms out Aug 14, 2008
The first Spring Fling will be held at the five-star Shangri La The Marina at Cairns from August 28-31. OnQ is extending the June Early Bird Rate for registrations offering $100 off the standard booking rate until Thursday 17 July. (Sydney Star Observer)
Full Year Results to 30 June 2008 Aug 8, 2008
Passing rent ($ pa) Market review ($ pa) Uplift Effective date Artarmon (NSW) 1,313,944 1,396,000 +6% 9 Feb 09 Belrose (NSW) 1,617,6375 1,764,264 +9% 9 Feb 09 Cairns (QLD) 1,107,051 1,107,051 +0% 9 Feb 09 Dandenong (VIC) 1,076,627 1,190,000 +10% 11 Nov 08 Fyshwick (ACT) 1,015,154 1,015,154 0% 24 Dec 08 Hervey Bay (QLD) 904,977 1,000,000 +11% 23 Dec 08 Weighted average +6% Revaluations The entire Trust portfolio was revalued at 31 December 2007 and again at 30 June 2008, including 15 property... (Sydney Morning Herald)
All systems go for history Aug 7, 2008
Before joining the full squad for final preparations in Kuala Lumpur, Hackett trained quietly in the heat and humidity of Cairns and Singapore with fellow Olympians and Melbourne Vicentre members Matt Targett and Travis Nederpelt, and coach Ian Pope and sport scientist Lee Nicholson. "It's been as much about relaxing, keeping everything low-key before the hype and hullabaloo of Beijing," explains Hackett, as he recovers from another gruelling two-hour training session and heads to his room to... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
World yacht race pair rescued off Australia Aug 3, 2008
The British pair were en-route from Vanuatu to Cairns when they hit the reef. The race is due to finish back in the Caribbean in late March 2009. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Ocean Watch: The pelican Aug 2, 2008
In Cairns last year, I watched a line of 10 pelicans paddle shoulder to shoulder to herd fish toward shore. When the fish were nearly grounded, the pelicans had a feast. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Jetstar boosts services from Darwin Aug 2, 2008
It will add five weekly services to Ho Chi Minh City from September 1 and says both services will have some connections to Jetstar domestic services to Darwin from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Cairns. Darwin would now be the pivot for the growth of Jetstar's Asian strategy, based on a short haul fleet of A320 aircraft, chief executive Alan Joyce said. (The Australian)
Bumper year for Australian carriers Aug 1, 2008
5 per cent), Cairns Sydney (down 0. 9 per cent) and Adelaide Gold Coast (down 0. (micebtn)
Weather: Partly cloudy, afternoon storms likely Jul 30, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32940 Last Updated: 07/30/08 08:45:41 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 97% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
Aboriginal art dealer paints himself into a corner Jul 29, 2008
His artwork is at the centre of a pending legal challenge by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission against a Cairns gallery owner alleged to have sold fake Aboriginal art ... He is facing allegations by the consumer watchdog that his two galleries in Cairns and Kuranda falsely claimed works were produced by indigenous people. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Australia supports WTO head's package Jul 26, 2008
Australia is a founding member of the 19-strong "Cairns Group" of top agriculture exporters along with Argentina, Brazil, New Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa. 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
