Kempton warns against Direct Instruction for Cape
Tuesday July 8 2014, 12:01pm
Member for Cook David Kempton has warned that Direct Instruction is not a “panacea” for Indigenous education in the Cape York region and…
New catfish species discovered in Far North Queensland
Tuesday July 8 2014, 3:00pm
James Cook University researchers have discovered a new species of fish right under our noses in a developed region in North Queensland.
However,…
Crocs keep Norths down in windy game
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By Des Rolfe
Saturday's game was played at Cairns Saints Griffiths Park due to Norths ground being unavailable.
There was a very blustery wind, which always makes for a scrappy…
Raiders given 'wake up call' by Crusaders
Friday June 4 2014, 4:42pm
The Raiders received a huge wake up call going down to Southside Crusaders 41 to 5.
The remainder of the season requires a greater commitment to training with the…
Surge in tourism for school holidays 'best since GFC'
Friday June 4 2014, 4:13pm
Douglas is seeing a boom in tourist numbers thanks to the start of school holidays, with one hotel reporting its best occupancy rates since the Global…
Gas system to remove chlorine taste from water
Monday July 7 2014, 10:21am
HATE the taste of chlorine in your tap water?
Douglas Shire Council will be installing a new gas-based chlorination system ahead of a planned trial of…
Dragons shine over outmatched Edge Hill
2014, m
By Logan Marsh
The Douglas United Dragons have scored their finest victory of the season so far with a brilliant 4-0 victory over Edge Hill at Cassowary Park on Tuesday night.
A…
Kyrgios inspires next generation of Douglas tennis stars
Thursday June 3 2014, 2:23m
Nick Kyrgios’s fantastic run at Wimbldeon might be over but the 19-year-old has already inspired young players across the country, including at Port…
2 million tourists per year to Northern Australia by 2030
Thursday June 3 2014, 9:44am
Australia’s Trade and Investment Minister has said the development of Northern Australia will allow the region to increase its international…
Aboriginal dancers anniversary to start NAIDOC week
Friday June 4, 2014, 11:32am
The Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience at Rainforestation Nature Park turns twenty-one this weekend, with celebrations to coincide with the beginning of…
Bar to host spicy wing eating challenge to mark 4th of July
Thursday June 3 2014, 8:10am
Can you handle your spicy wings?How do you handle your spicy food?
A Douglas bar will challenge residents to take on its infamously hot…
Clink monologue performances to 'challenge' actors
Wednesday June 2 2014, 11:21am
The next production 'Talking Heads' at the Clink Theatre, which start showing on Friday at 6:30pm, promises to bring something quite different to the…
The 'unrepresentative swill' of the Senate needs sensible, defined role
Wednesday June 2 2014, 4:36pm
WHAT are we to do with this “unrepresentative swill”, as Paul Keating called the Senate in 1989?
The question arose again a week…
Managing Carmen at Cairns Civic Theatre, July 25 & 26
1st July 2014
Sports Manager Rohan Swift needs to uncover what is troubling his star player.
Brent Lyall is at the top of his game and should be on top of the world: captain of the…
QSO Returns to Cairns, July 30 & 31
1st July, 2014
The Queensland Symphony Orchestra proudly returns to Cairns with 33 talented musicians presenting two symphony concerts. Conductor Maestro Jessica Cottis will make her first…
Mossman & District Rifle Club results
Tuesday July 1 2014, 1:29pm
Mossman & District Rifle Club Report for Saturday 28th June 2014:
Double 400 Metre Competition:
In a tough contest complicated by a variable heat mirage, the…
The Music of John Denver, July 23
1st July 2014
Take Me Home - The Music & Life of John Denver comes to Cairns Civic Theatre on 23rd July. This amazing concert takes you on a musical journey of one of the world's most…
Road Trip with Damian Callinan & Mickey D, July 19
1st July 2014
ONE SHOW ONLY! Road Trip is a comedy show for Cairns about Cairns from an outsider's perspective and it's coming to Cairns Civic Theatre for One night ONLY! Comedians…
Lior, Solo at Cairns Civic Theatre, July 16
1st July 2014
Come along early to the Cairns Civic Theatre from 6.30pm, relax and enjoy a drink in our air conditioned foyer. Hear acclaimed vocalist Lior in a manner harking back to…
Sydney Dance Company bring 2 One another to Cairns, July 11 & 12
2014, m
Coming to Cairns Civic Theatre '2 One Another' is a spectacular work that is dynamic, exhilarating, deeply personal and highly physical.
2 One Another is…
Graeme Connors celebrates 25yr anniversary of North, July 9
Tuesday 1st July 2014
Australia's greatest storyteller, Graeme Connors live on stage at Cairns Civic Theatre with his legendary band, in a special two act performance,…
Is Moonlight Cinema too loud?
Tuesday July 1 2014, 9:38am
QT Port Douglas has responded to complaints from a nearby resident that over noise levels from the Moonlight Cinema.
A Port Douglas Road resident lives next to the…
Leu defends DSC rate rise
Tuesday July 1 2014, 4:54pm
Douglas Shire Council mayor Julia Leu has defended council’s first budget, saying the per cent rate rise is ‘moderate’ considering the costs of deamalgamation.
Commenters…
Meet the man who lives without money
Monday June 30 2014, 1:27pm
Ever think that people are too obsessed with money?
Reckon that society could go without it?
If so, meet the man who hasn’t used money - not a cent - for a…
Crocs devastate Saints in home game
2014, m
By Des Rolfe
Everyone expected to witness a typical top-of-the-table clash at the Croc Pit on Saturday.
It turned out to be anything but. Third placed Crocs were at home…
