Cairns

The 53-year-old Edmonton man competed in an international powerlifting competition three months ago in Brisbane, where he achieved a world record of 135kg in the under-69kg class, breaking the previous bench press record by 10kg.

FEAR paralysis reflex is one of the most primitive functions in human biology, emerging in the womb as a withdrawing and freezing action when an embryo responds to stress or stimulation.

A GIANT of the game fishing industry has been remembered by loved ones as someone with a larger-than-life personality who forged innovations to conserve the industry after he lost his brave battle with cancer.

THE Cairns Post will partner with FNQ Rugby to broadcast the 15-man code’s grand final day next week. You will be able to watch FNQ Rugby’s three senior grand finals — A-grade, reserve grade, and women’s 10s — as the Cairns Post takes another step in the world of streaming …

G’day Cairns and the Far North, here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening across the region today, Friday, September 25, 2020.

Just ask premier Cairns trainer Stephen Massingham. At Cairns Jockey Club’s last meeting, held on September 11, the FNQ trainers premiership champion went an entire local meeting without preparing a winner,

Every sport needs a larrikin, and Ironman has found theirs in Queenslander Josh Amberger. With his jagged mullet, prickly moustache, oversized sunglasses and arguably the most entertaining social media presence in the sport,

Tambo’s Heart ran last in the recent Cleveland Bay and three lengths behind the winner in the Cairns Newmarket, but a Friday afternoon Open at Cairns was always going to be a perfect race for him to add to his resume.

Cairns Marlins remain determined to book a semi-final spot despite a 76-60 loss to Brisbane Capitals on the second day of the Under-14 Boys Division 1 State Championships in Cairns.

A CAIRNS man who killed the disability pensioner he was caring for, then stole his car and went on a spending spree with his credit cards, has lost his appeal bid.