Mossman gymnasts in Atherton competition
Friday November 21 2014, 8:00am
Mossman & Districts Gymnastics Club had nine of their finest gymnasts join 6 other clubs in the district. Barron Valley, Mareeba, Weipa, Tully and…
Daintree Rainforest Observatory opens
Thursday November 20 2014, 4:38pm
A new world-class research centre and observatory focusing on the Daintree Rainforest has been opened today.
The Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch said…
Community groups receive funding from Bendigo Bank
Friday November 20 2014, 1:00pm
Bendigo Bank has handed out over $15,000 to local community groups at a cheque presentation ceremony in Port Douglas on…
Council asks for immediate State action on Daintree power
Thursday November 19 2014, 3:00pm
Douglas Shire Council will make a request for the State Government to take immediate steps to provide electricity to…
Katter furious over airport security delay
Wednesday November 19 2014, 12:30pm
About 5,000 passengers were delayed this morning at Cairns Domestic Airport after a security breach.
Passengers from about 5 flights went through…
Business Awards finalists announced
Wednesday November 19 2014, 7:30am
You've been waiting for it, now here it is.
The following is the shortlist of the Newsport Port Douglas Business Awards finalists, with winners to…
Top of the North brings junior basketball to Douglas
Tuesday November 18 2014, 4:45pm
By Rick Stoker
The Cyclone Shelter was built with dual purposes in mind: Adjoining the grounds of the Primary School, it doubles as an…
Chopper rescue made possible by universal health care
Tuesday November 18 2014, 12:00pm
If you are born in Australia or become an Australian citizen, you have won the lottery of life.
I was reflecting upon this last week…
Paws for a Cause: Animal shelter calls for aid
November 2014, m
By Jesse Perrin
Year 12, Mossman State High School
Paws and Claws, the only animal shelter between Mossman and the Northern Beaches, has been…
James Watson 80th Birthday
17 November 2014, Monday
Words and photos by Rick Stoker
The Clink Theatre Director Jack Heywood was one of 20 close friends of local Icon and Senior Citizen of the year recipient, the irrepressible…
Girls and Ladies Rugby League Summer Competition Kicks Off
14 November 2014, 1pm
Rugby League officials were encouraged by the response to a 5 week Female Rugby League Summer Competition with 60 girls and ladies attending the first…
St. Mary’s 25yrs by the Sea
14 November 2014, 1pm
By Rick Stoker
On Tuesday afternoon the 11th November, St Mary’s by the Sea church celebrated its 25th years in its present location. Dignitaries, officials and…
Don’t be left dry by wading pool fence laws
Friday November 14 2014, 8:30am
Wading pools are a great way to keep cool in the hotter months but there are strict Queensland Government safety regulations – including pool fencing – that…
Whitlam's changes were based on values, not planned obsolescence
Thursday November 12 2014, 4:00pm
THAT’S progress. I was reflecting on this phrase – often uttered sarcastically – as the Apple iPhone 5 refused to charge…
Marathon organisers thank volunteers, sponsors
Thursday November 13 2014, 3:30pm
Organisers of the Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival have extended a heartfelt thanks to all volunteers, participants, supporters and sponsors…
Difficult conditions for 400m shoot at Mossman Rifle Club
Thursday November 13 2014, 11:45am
By Malcolm McKellar
A warm, partly cloudy day, with a vigorous mirage and a gusty breeze made for challenging conditions for a…
Black market fisher nabbed
Thursday November 13 2014, 9:45am
The Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) is warning anglers to keep within the law after recreational fisher was fined $30,000 in the Bundaberg…
Muddies mow down Rovers
Wednesday November 12 2014, 1:20pm
By Ben Vikionkorpi
The Astute Financial Muddies came up trumps in their round 5 clash against Rovers at home on Sunday, already claiming 1st innings points.
On…
Astute junior Muddies take down Atherton
Wednesday November 12 2014, 11:35am
Day 2 saw the newly named Astute Muddies unable to claim 1st innings points but still come away with the win 264 to 230 with 8 wickets in…
JCU develops faster barramundi farming method
Wednesday November 12 2014, 10:05pm
James Cook University scientists have developed a unique process to grow barramundi faster.
Researchers have been studying which…
Remembrance Day commemoration at Mossman
Tuesday November 11 2014, 3:50pm
By Rick Stoker
Remembrance Day was commemorated at the Douglas Shire Council chambers and was well supported by councillors, the Mossman RSL, the Mossman…
Mossman Golf Club results
Tuesday November 11 2014, 12:25pm
By Shona Barbour
The Mens Tuesday event was won by Peter Nielson with 37 points on a count-back to Ed Sant.
NTP’s – Jimmy Serave on 8 & 10 and Russell Watkins…
Fire crews battle blaze on Flagstaff Hill
Tuesday November 11 2014, 10:30am
A fire that broke out on the seaward slope of Flagstaff Hill last night has been suppressed by emergency crews, but nearby residents are still going…
DSC must focus on local issues first: Entsch
Friday November 10 2014, 4:30pm
FEDERAL member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has commended the Douglas Shire Council for standing against coal seam gas fracking, but says the…
Apunipima inducted into Hall of Fame
Monday November 10 2014, 10:00am
Apunipima Cape York Health Council has inducted into the Queensland Aboriginal & Islander Health Council Hall of Fame at a ceremony last…
