8th Cairns Underwater Film Festival
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Being held on 23rd August 2014 The Cairns Underwater Film Festival is a celebration of underwater film making & photography. The Festival combines a photo competition of underwater…
Alex Williamson in I've done some dumb things...22nd Aug 2014
15th August 2014, Friday
Alex is back with a hot new show. As always, it's irreverent and caustic, featuring music, standup and his own unique "slide show". Alex…
Police seize cannabis crop at Cow Bay
Thursday August 14 2014, 3:15pm
Police have charged two men following the alleged location of a cannabis crop at Cow Bay yesterday.
Officers from the Cairns Tactical Crime Squad…
Mossman Mill working to get back on schedule after stoppages
Thursday August 14 2014, 10:25am
Staff at Mossman Mill are working to make up for lost time after a problem-filled start to a hugely increased cane season.
Wet weather,…
Ergon to decide on power supply line for Mossman
Wednesday August 13 2014, 3:15pm
The fate of Mossman’s electricity supply hangs in the balance in the leadup to Ergon Energy’s decision on whether or not to to switch the town’s…
Info session on crocs to be held next week
Wednesday August 13 2014, 9:47am
Douglas Shire residents have an opportunity to learn about crocodile management issues in the region at a community information session next…
Dragons Cruise to Victory
Tuesday August 12 2014, 2:46pm
By Logan Marsh
The Douglas United Dragons have comfortably beaten Leichardt 2-0 on Sunday evening to keep their faintest of hopes of playing finals football alive.
Two…
Runners urged to sign up to Great Barrier Reef Marathon before it's too late
Tuesday August 12 2014, 12:30pm
Runners are being encouraged to sign up to the Great Barrier Reef Marathon before it’s too late.
The event’s Early…
Anglers warned to watch catch size for grouper and cod
Monday August 11 2014, 1:30pm
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is encouragoing anglers to refresh their knowledge of cod and grouper size and possession…
Putting coal ahead of coral risks our Reef
Monday August 11 2014, 11:00am
DR LYLE Vail says coral is very resilient, but it can only take so much.
Vail is director of the Lizard Island Research Station 220km north of Cairns where he…
New weapons, strategies in war against Crown of Thorns
Friday August 8 2014, 1:35pm
New efforts are underway to combat infestations of Crown of Thorns starfish on the Great Barrier Reef with the development of lethal bile injectors…
Cane train derails in Mossman
Thursday August 7 2014, 6:35m
A Mackay Sugar cane train has derailed in Mossman on approach to the town's mill.
A large amount of cut cane was dumped outside a Mill Street residence when three…
Douglas bids farewell to Sax Man
Thursday August 7 2014, 2:22pm
Port Douglas music icon Troy Stevens, also known as 'Sax Man', played his last gig at The Courthouse Hotel on Wednesday night.
Sax Man has been…
Treasurer to speak at Tropical Economies forum
Thursday August 7 2014, 1:15pm
Next month’s Future of Tropical Economies Conference (FTEC) is shaping up as the perfect precursor to the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank…
EFTPOS now available at Daintree Ferry
Thursday August 7 2014, 11:13am
EFTPOS services are now available at the Daintree River Ferry after years of lobbying by Daintree Marketing Cooperative.
The installation of the service,…
Nippers hit the surf in Mission Beach carnival
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By Melanie Goodman
The Port Douglas Nippers headed out to the first Surf Life Saving North Queensland carnival of the season held at Mission Beach over 19-20…
Council announces community grant winners
Wednesday August 6 2014, 1:30pm
Douglas Shire Council (DSC) has announced more than $50,000 in funding for local organisations as part of the Community Support Program…
Dragons Left to Rue Missed Opportunities
Wednesday August 6 2014, 12:30pm
By Logan Marsh
The Douglas United Dragons have seen their faintest of playoff hopes extinguished after a 1-0 loss at home to the FNQ Heat on Saturday night.…
Junior Raiders make a 'little bit of history' against Cutters
Wednesday August 6 2014, 11:30am
By Matthew Scott
Back to back - the mighty Port Douglas Crocs under 8's achieved a little bit of history on Sunday going back to back…
Douglas Netball news
Wednesday August 6 2014, 11:00am
By Treveen Page
Douglas Netball started last Tuesday's competition with the 10/U at 4pm.
Court 1 played the Young Stars against the Little Saints, the Stars have gelled…
Newsport launches Issue 14 of Port Douglas Magazine
Monday August 4 2014, 3:52pm
Weeks of work have paid off for Newsport Publishing after the launch of Issue 14 of the Port Douglas Magazine.
About 20,000 copies of the magazine…
Using nets to fish in freshwater? Think again
Tuesday July 5 2014, 2:24pm
Queensland anglers are being warned against using mesh nets when fishing in freshwater.
Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol officer David Kahler…
On referendums and Russians
Monday August 4 2014, 10:20am
By CRISPIN HULL
AS WE inch closer to another referendum -- this time it is to recognise the place of indigenous Australians – there is the usual talk about the…
Runaway Clyde finds new home but Bonnie still at large
Friday August 1 2014, 5:30pm
A Wonga Beach family has found themselves with a new pet after one of a pair of runaway parrots used their home as a hideout.
Young Indian…
Government ramps up in-port fishing inspections
Friday August 1 2014, 10:15am
The Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) has significantly increased ‘in port’ inspections over the past year in a bid to continue safeguarding…
