Winners are grinners at Great Barrier Reef Marathon
Sunday November 9 2014, 4:50pm
Mossman man Jimmy Hilton and Dutch runner Saskia Jurriaans have won the male and female categories of the 42-kilometre Steve Moneghetti…
Stinger nets out at Four Mile Beach
Friday November 7 2014, 10:12am
Stinger nets are now out on Four Mile Beach, meaning swimmers can take to the water in peace of mind.
The nets will stay in place until May.
Although…
Road closures for Great Barrier Reef Marathon
Thursday November 6 2014, 1:40pm
Police have confirmed the following roads will be totally or partially closed for the Great Barrier Reef Marathon in Port Douglas this…
Tight competition at Mossman Rifle Club
Thursday November 6 2014, 10:40pm
By Steve Cruickshank
With Summer arriving suddenly, a hot Sun, a vigorous mirage, and a gusty breeze made for demanding conditions for a Double 300m…
Council demands faster croc response
Thursday November 6 2014, 10:10am
Douglas Shire Council will request faster action on problem crocodiles from the State Government in the wake of several sightings around Douglas…
Restaurant Australia attracts Chinese tastebuds
Tuesday November 5 2014, 5:00pm
Tourism Australia has hosted a 'Restaurant Australia' food event designed to show off Australian cuisine to the quickly growing Chinese…
Moneghetti and Farmer to tackle Great Barrier Reef Marathon
Wednesday November 5 2014, 9:45am
The Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival on Sunday will feature two of Australia’s most decorated long distance runners.
The…
Douglas Shire Council locks the gate against fracking
Tuesday November 4 2014, 1:20pm
Douglas Shire Council (DSC) has today voted unanimously to become a ‘Lock the Gate’ council and oppose all attempts at coal seam gas mining and…
Works begin on Beaches Resort refurbishment
Monday November 3 2014, 6:00pm
A venerable Port Douglas icon is getting a much-needed makeover to try and reclaim its former position of prominence.
Beaches Resort, on the Port…
"We need to be China-ready": Chamber calls for Aquis preparation
Monday November 3 2014, 2:15pm
The Douglas region needs to become “China ready” ahead of the development of the Aquis mega-resort, according to the Douglas Chamber of…
Police chase crime-spree ute
Monday November 3 2014, 9:45am
Mossman police are urging the public to be on the lookout for a grey new-model dual-cab ute after it was involved in a high-speed chase on Friday.
The ute, a…
Barramundi off-limits
Friday October 31 2014, 5:01pm
Fishers are reminded that barramundi are off limits in Queensland east coast waters from noon 1 November 2014 until noon 1 February 2015.
Queensland Boating and Fisheries…
Mossman Golf Club results
Friday October 31 2014, 3:06pm
By Shona Barbour
The Mens Tuesday event was won by Steve Hudson with 40 points ahead of John Cameron 39 on a count-back to Dennis Blake and Ian Johnson.
NTP’s –…
High-speed car chase north of Mossman
Friday October 31 2014, 1:35pm
Reports are coming in of a high-speed police chase north of Mossman.
Newsport is awaiting confirmation from Queensland Police but it appears squad cars…
Mackay Sugar holds AGM
Friday October 31 2014, 9:40am
Mackay Sugar yesterday held its Annual General Meeting for the year ending May 2014, presenting its financial results and discussing the year’s highlights and challenges…
David Attenborough filming in Far North Queensland
Thursday October 30 2014, 4:40pm
Television legend Sir David Attenborough is in Far North Queensland shooting a nature program on the Great Barrier Reef.
Filming a…
QT to host charity Melbourne Cup party at Estilo Bar
Thursday October 30 2014, 3:00pm
Funky five-star QT Port Douglas will be celebrating The Race That Stops The Nation with a cocktail party Estilo Bar on November…
Salsa wins national award
Thursday October 30 2014, 1:50pm
The team at Salsa Bar and Grill Port Douglas is celebrating after picking up a national-level award.
The seaside restaurant on Wharf Street picked up Best…
Croc Trophy finishes on Four Mile Beach
Thursday October 30 2014, 11:35am
The World’s biggest mountain bike stage race, The Crocodile Trophy, had the finale of its nine-day programme at a finishing line on Four Mile…
New species discovered at Cape Melville
Thursday October 30 2014, 9:30am
A James Cook University researcher has discovered another two new species of lizard, hidden from humans for millions of years in a remote area of Cape…
Crocs no threat in ocean?
Wednesday October 29 2014, 2:55pm
Recent sightings of large crocodiles off local beaches have raised questions about what danger the reptilian predators pose to swimmers when they take to the ocean,…
Reef 2050 plan criticised
Wednesday October 29 2014, 9:15am
In scathing criticism of the Draft Reef 2050 long term sustainability plan for the Great Barrier Reef the country's leading scientific academy has called for…
Melbourne Cup party at Sheraton to raise money for charity
Tuesday October 28 2014, 4:10pm
A garden party at Sheraton Port Douglas for the Melbourne Cup will raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The party,…
Douglas Business Awards shortlist announced
Tuesday October 28 2014, 1:00pm
Finalists for each of the categories for the Douglas Business Awards have been announced, with the window still open for submission of voting…
Australia found under Vanuatu
Tuesday October 28 2014, 9:00am
Researchers from James Cook University have found a fragment of Australia beneath Vanuatu – and it may cause a rethink on how continents are…
