Unsavoury tweets can lead to hefty payouts
Wednesday March 12 2014
Be careful using Twitter, you might be sued for defamation.
There, I have said it in less than the 140 character limit, but there…
Snakes say 'stay in school'
Thursday March 13 2014
Mossman Gorge students have been rewarded for improved school attendance with tickets to the final home game of the Cairns Taipans' NBL…
Junior Muddies miss out on semi-final berth
Thursday March 13 2014
By Sue Sorensen
The Under 14 Muddies have missed out on a place in the one day semi-finals following a loss to Atherton South in…
Coffee maker says permit problem a bitter bean to swallow
Thursday March 13 2014
A dispute over roadside vending permits between the Douglas Shire Council and two small businesses has sparked fears…
Young Muddies make their mark
Thursday March 13 2014
Muddies Under 12s played their last away game for the season on Saturday against Mareeba.
The boys fought hard at Borzi Park during the close…
Douglas Shire Council notes
Thursday March 13 2014
New Douglas Shire Council CEO, Linda Cardew, started work in Mossman this week, replacing acting CEO, Jeff Tate. Here is what Mayor, Julia Leu…
Resort joins fight to save reef
Friday March 14 2014
A luxury Port Douglas resort is throwing its support behind an environmental group's campaign to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Niramaya…
Dragons see red in FFA cup defeat
Thursday March 13 2014
Logan Marsh
The chance to become giant killers has slipped past the Dragons after they were beaten 2-0 by Mareeba at Barlow Park on Saturday…
Mossman traffic lights a disgrace says Katter
Friday March 14 2014
One of Australia's most outspoken politicians says the decision to install traffic lights in the far north Queensland town of…
New club house a home for Raiders gang
Friday March 14 2014
A committed group of volunteers at Port Douglas Rugby club will celebrate the official opening of their club house this weekend.
The new…