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Australia's Finch ends ODI career with win on back of Smith century

Cairns (Australia) (AFP) - A Steve Smith century helped give retiring Australia skipper Aaron Finch a winning send-off Sunday with a 25-run victory in the final one-day international against New Zealand at Cairns.

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Australia's Smith hits century but Finch out cheaply in farewell

Cairns (Australia) (AFP) - Steve Smith smashed 105 but retiring Australia skipper Aaron Finch managed just five in his final one-day international Sunday as the home side compiled 267-5 in Cairns against New Zealand.

AFP

Smith hits 105 as NZ set 267 in last ODI

Steve Smith hit 105 and Marnus Labuschagne 52 as Australia set New Zealand 268 runs to win in skipper Aaron Finch's final one day international.

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Australia beats New Zealand by 25 runs in the final ODI in Cairns, sweeps series 3-0

A 25-run victory sees Australia claim a 3-0 ODI series victory over New Zealand in Cairns, as departing skipper Aaron Finch leaves ODI cricket on a high.

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Australia complete 3-0 ODI series whitewash over New Zealand – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Australia ensured their captain, Aaron Finch, retired from 50-over cricket with a series sweep over New Zealand

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Frank Teodo shares the family story behind the secret cave on his Cairns sugarcane farm

Most kids are lucky to get a cubby house in the backyard, but the Teodo clan in Far North Queensland has its own man-made cave thanks to an "abnormally strong" ancestor who survived the horrors of war.

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Australia's Stoinis, Warner out of 3rd New Zealand ODI

Cairns (Australia) (AFP) - Injured all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was Saturday ruled out of Australia's final one-day international against New Zealand, while David Warner was released from the squad to rest.

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Rattlesnake Root cough mixture bottle leads to fascinating Cairns historical discovery

The chance discovery of a mysterious "rattlesnake root" potion has brought to light the forgotten story of one of Australia's most spectacular pharmaceutical failures – from an era less bygone than first thought.

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Australia captain Finch calls time on one-day internationals

Cairns (Australia) (AFP) - Australian white-ball captain Aaron Finch called time on his one-day international career Saturday after a poor run of form but will remain skipper of the Twenty20 side for the World Cup at home next month.

AFP

Australia captain Finch announces retirement from one-day cricket

Cairns (Australia) (AFP) - Australian limited-overs captain Aaron Finch announced his unexpected retirement from one-day cricket Saturday after a lean run with the bat, saying it was time to hand over the baton.

AFP

Australia defeat New Zealand by 113 runs in second one-day international – as it happened

Over-by-over report: The trans-Tasman rivals meet again in the three-match Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series in Cairns. Join our writers for updates

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Australia thrash NZ, seal ODI series win

The Chappell-Hadlee trophy will remain in Australia for another year after the hosts scored a 112-run win to seal the three-match series with one game to spare.

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Adam Zampa shines and Aaron Finch fails again as Australia down New Zealand to secure ODI series

Adam Zampa was the lead destroyer for Australia as they did it easily against New Zealand in Cairns but skipper Aaron Finch failed to fire with the bat yet again.

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Widow of Brisbane man allegedly killed during tryst with escort gives evidence at trial

The Brisbane businessman's body was found at a hotel in Cairns. A sex worker he allegedly arranged to meet is on trial over his death.

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No cramping pickle for Green in second ODI

Of all the new age medicinal concoctions available to sports stars it's a simple salty drink that will have Cameron Green ready for their second ODI in Cairns.

AFP

Green's 89 steers Australia to two-wicket win over New Zealand in first ODI

Cairns (Australia) (AFP) - Emerging star Cameron Green held his nerve with a career best 89 not out in Australia's thrilling two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first one-day international on Tuesday in Cairns.

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Sex worker Madeleine Lewin showed interest in dominatrix services before client's death, court hears

The Supreme Court hears evidence from the client of a sex worker charged over the 2020 death of Anthony Brady at a Cairns hotel, with the jury shown images of the scene in which his body was found.

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Spectacular Maxwell takes four to restrict New Zealand in first ODI

Cairns (Australia) (AFP) - Glenn Maxwell starred with four wickets and a spectacular catch as Australia restricted New Zealand to 232-9 in the series-opening one-day international on Tuesday in Cairns.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia beat New Zealand by two wickets in first one-day international – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Australia drew first blood in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns with a two-wicket win

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Green, Carey combine to edge NZ in ODI

Australia have gone 1-0 up in the ODI series against New Zealand thanks to a mammoth effort from allrounder Cameron Green and wicketkeeper Alex Carey.

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Sex worker Madeleine Lewin stands trial over death of client in Cairns hotel room

It is alleged the man died of asphyxiation but the court heard the accused is not believed to have been experienced in providing "dominatrix-type services".

AFP

Finch under microscope as tough New Zealand series looms

Cairns (Australia) (AFP) - Under-pressure Aaron Finch insisted Monday he was still "a pretty good" player after a horror run with the bat as Australia's limited overs captain bids to find form against New Zealand this week.

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Australian Ballet First Nations cadet visits Yipirinya School in Central Australia

Cairns-based dancer Troy Schrieber hopes to use his 2022 cadetship with The Australian Ballet to inspire Indigenous children from Central Australia to pursue the art form.

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Transport Workers' Union calls for change to no-child-left-behind policy after Cairns bus driver sacked

The no-child-left-behind principle was introduced after the disappearance Daniel Morcombe, but the Transport Workers' Union has defended a driver sacked for failing to adhere to it.

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Woolworths stores lock up aerosol deodorants amid chroming concerns in Queensland

The retail giant has joined efforts to stamp out chroming, a potentially deadly practice that medical experts say is akin to "melting your brain".

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