Qld: Businesses accused of playing down stinger danger

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Qld: Businesses accused of playing down stinger danger

The Cairns Council is accusing local businesses of playing down a massive stinger infestationat north Queensland beaches.

All beaches in the Cairns region were today closed due to an influx of irukandji -small, extremely painful stingers that can penetrate protective nets.

Cairns mayor KEVIN BYRNE says …