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A Cairns Central shop owner who wished to remain anonymous said he heard the commotion upstairs. "I heard something happen, and there were about 30 cops running about," he said. "I hope hes OK … these people are only trying to protect us." Cairns MP Michael Healy shared the outpouring of support for the wounded officer while calling for the alleged offender to be met with no tolerance from law enforcement. Member for Cairns Michael Healy. Picture: Stewart McLean "I think theres an ex...

Grandmother passes family legacy on to grandson one brushstroke at a time Theyre whats right with Tampa Bay TAMPA, Fla. - Childhood memories are etched in the mind of Mary Rose Holmes.  "My grandmother painted cottages, and the beaches over on the east coast," she explained. "When I was born, she had just died and they decided that I would be the painter."  Her grandmother was known as an en plein air artist -- and so is she. It means painting while outdoors. "They gave me lessons private le...