Cairns Blogs - Gavin King

Cheap mobile phones are transforming lives around the world

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:01:00 EST

Wherever you go in the world, mobiles phones are ubiquitous: with wonderful impacts for their proud new owners and the societies they belong to.

The Write Stuff: Ruse of the World

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:56:00 EST

Globally, the science of cheating in sport is developing more quickly than the science of catching cheats. And the former, of course, is driven by gambling. Chris Harrison hopes it�s not all just theatre.

The Write Stuff: Taming the Kangaroo

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:39:00 EST

When I was a kid I wanted to be either a lion tamer or a Qantas pilot. Back then it was a no brainer as to which of those offered greater job security.

The Write Stuff: Musn't Grumble Really

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:37:00 EST

Ever tried to curtsy? Looks tricky to me. Keeping your balance in high heels while bending both knees. At least I think that�s how reverent women do it.

The Write Stuff: Calling time on rhyme

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:01:00 EST

OUR COLUMNIST is in his literary garrison mourning the death of poetry - lyrically, satirically. Let us gather around, friends, and hear how this one ends.