Earlier language lessons for Queensland kids
Tuesday August 26 2014, 10:35am
The Department of Education has announced that Queensland kids will start learning a language earlier in a bid to improve early student…
Naked Colts celebration photos shared by outsider
Monday August 25 2014, 1:00pm
The Port Douglas Colts junior AFL team’s win at the grand final last night has been overshadowed by an explicit photo scandal.
Photographs have…
QLD Ballet presents Cinderella at Cairns Civic Theatre
26 August 2014
World renowned Li Cunxin, recently appointed Artistic Director of the Queensland Ballet, is delighted to present to Cairns audiences for two days on Friday 26th…
Douglas surf club picks up 7 Age Champion awards at Palm Cove comp
Monday 25 August 2014, 12:02pm
By Kaz Stanaway
Port Douglas - Seven Age Champion awards at Palm Cove Carnival!
After wet & windy weather last week, Palm…
Wicked Campers stir controversy in Douglas
Friday 22nd August 2014, 5:00pm
Questions have been raised over the appropriateness of slogans of Wicked Campers Vans parked in Port Douglas.
David and Rowena Adams from gift shop Pebble…
Mia Dyson and Shane Nicholson Oct 18th at Tanks Arts Centre
Friday 22nd August 2014
Fans of blues/ roots & country-folk won't want to miss this exceptional double bill - spotlighting two of Australia's finest singer/ songwriters.…
Kasey Chambers coming to Botanic Gardens in Cairns 28th Sept
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One of Australia's best loved storytellers, Kasey Chambers is bringing her soulful songs to the Flecker Botanic Gardens in Collins Avenue, Cairns for an…
Festival to inspire budding FNQ writers
Friday August 22 2014, 1:20pm
Aspiring Far North Queensland writers will have a chance to hone their skills with some greats of the Australian industry at the Cairns Tropical Writers Festival…
Paying for private school a poor investment in kids' future
Friday August 22 2014, 12:07pm
THE evidence is mounting that sending your children to a private school is a waste of money.
New work by University of Canberra research…
Is the Daintree Ferry bad for business?
Thursday August 21 2014, 1:20pm
Douglas Shire Council has defended its management of the Daintree River Ferry after a Cape Tribulation resident hit out at the service’s cost and impact on…
Wednesday 20th August 2014
Missy Higgins at Cairns Civic Theatre - Oz
Missy Higgins at Cairns Civic Theatre - Oz on 20th Sep 2014 with special guests Dustin Tebbutt & Jherek Bischoff. Beloved Aussie singer/songwriter Missy…
Poll shows majority support for Aquis
Wednesday August 20 2014, 2:25pm
A poll has shown a majority of public support for the proposed Aquis super-resort at Yorkey’s Knob, with more than half of respondents supporting the proposal…
Dragons Dig Deep to Secure Two Wins
Wednesday August 20 2014, 12:45pm
By Logan Marsh
The Douglas United Dragons have battled injury and unavailability to secure two hard fought wins over bottom club Southside at the weekend.
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Crocs in with shot at finals
Wednesday August 20 2014, 10:05am
By Andy Smith
Only two more games to go, Crocs supporters - but they are very important games.
If we can knock over Saints in Cairns next week we should be able to…
Council forum to give voice to communities north of Daintree river
Tueday August 19 2014, 4:32pm
Douglas Shire Council will run a community forum next week to provide information to and receive feedback from residents,…
North Queensland independence idea 'ridiculous' - Kempton
Tuesday August 19 2014, 10:50am
A proposal for Far North Queensland to become an independent state has been met with ridicule by local politicians and economic…
Moneghetti helps launch Run for Reef
Monday August 18 2014, 3:10pm
A university, a bank and an Aussie marathon icon have joined forces to launch the 2014 Run for the Reef.
Runners from James Cook University and Bendigo Bank…
Roadworks to last until mid-September
Monday August 18 2014, 9:30am
Annoying news for motorists as the expected end of roadworks in Port Douglas and Craiglie is pushed out to mid-September.
The works began in mid-June and…
Mossman Golf Club results
Friday August 15 2014, 5:00pm
On Tuesday, the Monthly Medal sponsored by Ralf & Tricia Middel was won by Alec Ford with nett 69 ahead of R. Olsen 70 and Brett Jurie 71.
NTP’s – Ralf Middel, Lawrence…
Wide-open 600-metre competition at Mossman Rifle Club
Friday August 15 2014, 4:42pm
In typical conditions for this time of year, a light mirage and a variable breeze barely compromised the perfect setting for a Double 600m Competition…
AHL raises funds for Paws and Claws at Moonlight Cinema
Friday August 15 2014, 4:20pm
On Monday August 4th AHL employees from Queensland’s Far North rallied to raise money for a good cause.
Staff at Moonlight Cinema and QT Port…
Wildlife Habitat named in Top 5 Australian zoos
Friday August 15 2014, 1:31pm
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas has been ranked as the fifth best zoo in Australia, higher than any other attraction in Tropical North Queensland.
The 2014…
Bielfield & Glen: Ambrosia '14 at Cairns Civic Theatre
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Retro-Pop Musical Duo Bielfield & Glen performs a Visual Spectacular in an East Coast Tour from Canberra to Cairns. Performing at the Cairns Civic Theatre on…
The Harbinger at Cairns Civic Theatre
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The Harbinger is an enchanting adult fairy-tale by Queensland's inimitable Dead Puppet Society that melds live performance, puppetry, animation and stage trickery to create a richly…
