Monday 11 February 2013
Take the plunge for fight against Polio
Supporters of Rotary's 'Swimarathon' will be looking to enter the records books, and put an end to Polio in the process. In 2012, 58…
Friday 8 February 2013
Carey slams Hooper report
FODS number cruncher David Carey has criticised a report produced by pro-amalgamation supporter, accountant Terry Hooper, as the crucial referendum…
Friday 8 February 2013
Early risers join the club
The Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival Social Run Club kicked off with a bang in the early hours of Wednesday morning. A dozen runners rocked up…
Friday 8 February 2013
Sevens Heaven!
A huge contingent of Rugby Sevens teams from as far afield as Papua New Guinea will converge on Port Douglas on 23 February. 27 teams have already confirmed…
Friday 8 February 2013
Jeweller robbed
Everet Fine Jewellery in Macrossan Street had a window smashed and watches and jewellery stolen last night. A small amount of blood was detected, and…
Monday 11 February 2013
Friends of FODS turn out in force
Residents converged on the Mossman Shire Hall on Thursday night to attend a public meeting organised by pro-de-amalgamation lobby group…
Monday 11 February 2013
Alacrity no threat to electricity
The boat which sunk in Dickson Inlet recently near Port Douglas' main power cable is unlikely to cause any major problems to the town's…
Monday 11 February 2013
Entries open for Masters Games
Entries for Tropical North Queensland's newest major sporting event, the inaugural Great Barrier Reef Masters Games to be held in Cairns from 8…
Wednesday 13 February 2013
Enough chiefs, not enough Indians
When the Melbourne Business School delivered its findings on 'Revitalising Port Douglas' to an enthusiastic audience almost one year ago,…
Tuesday 12 February 2013
I won't overrule: Crisafulli
The Minister for Local Government, David Crisafulli, has guaranteed de-amalgamation will go ahead if that is the wish of the majority of voters…
