Monday 10 December 2012
De-amalgamation and the property market
The additional cost to ratepayers should de-amalgamation occur is unlikely to have a significant impact on the region's property…
Monday 10 December 2012
Optimistic, but challenges ahead for FODS
The lobby group whose submission to the State Government has led to a referendum on de-amalgamation of the Douglas region has…
Monday 10 December 2012
Carling Vegas-bound
On 28 November I travelled to Thailand to compete in my last race of the season and the main race of my eight-month training block – The Ironman 70.3…
Monday 10 December 2012
Schild, Gusmeroli share honours
by Steve Cruickshank Saturday saw a hot, humid afternoon with a light mirage and south easterly breeze for the shooters to contend with. …
Tuesday 11 December 2012
It's a resident only referendum
Property owners on electoral roles outside the former Douglas Shire boundaries will not have a say in the referendum on de-amalgamation next…
Tuesday 11 December 2012
CEO starts new tourism role
Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey last week announced the appointment of Steven Wright as…
Tuesday 11 December 2012
The Viewpoint - Get your blinkers off
There is a definite air of excitement and anticipation in the wind this week as the residents of the old Douglas Shire dare to…
Tuesday 11 December 2012
U12 Raiders face toughest challenge
The Port Douglas under 12s Rugby Union team played in the final match of the season in Cairns on Friday night battling for fifth or…
Tuesday 11 December 2012
No rest for T-Break in Race 10
Race 10 of the Closehaven Marina Trophy Series, the Port Douglas Yacht Club Christmas Cup attracted 11 entries for the starboard (clockwise)…
Tuesday 11 December 2012
Buckets' bullies Rovers
by Dave Johnson Last weekend saw Muddies Blue head down to Griffiths Park in Cairns for our clash with the Rovers. Simon 'tails always fails' Cody…
