Big Laugh is no joke
Thursday May 8 2014, 8:43am
The Big Laugh is back for Port Douglas Carnivale 2014 and to kick off its international comedy series will be two of New Zealand’s funniest – Jeremy Elwood and Michelle A'Court on Friday,…
Don't feed cassowaries warns wildlife expert
Wednesday May 7 2014, 1:23pm
A far north Queensland wildlife carer is urging people not to feed wild cassowaries, saying the endangered birds risk death if fed near roads.
The…
Sights sounds and flavours of Carnivale as strong as ever
Wednesday May 7 2014, 3:20pm
Port Douglas is set to come alive during Port Douglas Carnivale with a week-long dedicated street art and music festival.
Starting at 11am and…
Junior netball stars shine
Wednesday May 7 2014, 8:35am
By Alex Heidke
Round three of Junior netball began with the under 10s.
On court one Young Comets battled Pink Lightning.
Some strong centre court work from the…
Architect puts his stamp on award-winning home
Wednesday May 7 2014, 10:25am
A carbon neutral Cape Tribulation home designed by a Port Douglas architect has been named House of the Year at the Far North Queensland Regional Architecture…
School celebrates milestone in style
Tuesday May 6 2014, 1:45pm
President of the Port Douglas State School's Parent and Citizens assocation, Ray Pittman reflects on the school's 25th anniversary celebrations held at the school on…
Mossman Bowls Club results
Tuesday May 6 2014, 2:49pm
Men's Results
Pairs competition continued on Saturday with last year’s champs Kiwi and G Mclean narrowly defeating P Gorsuch and T Brylack 20-17 while Rangi and D Egan def. B…
Mossman Golf Club results
Tuesday May 6 2014, 12:35pm
The weather is magnificent and the course is looking great for Mossman Golf Club's "Introduction to golf for ladies" program is held on Mondays at 4pm.
Details from…
Misfiring Dragons yet to record first win
Tuesday May 6 2014, 10:25am
The Douglas United Dragons have suffered another demoralising defeat going down to Innisfail 5-0 at Cassowary Park on Saturday night.
In what was actually a…
Audit raises questions for ageing population
Tuesday May 6 2014, 10:58am
This week's Commission of Audit's recommendation that the states be allowed to raise income tax – as they do in the US – and to effectively re-privatise the…
Tuesday May 6 2014, 8:15am
By Roy Weavers
Members of the Mossman RSL sub branch together with Mossman State High School Teacher Nada Petrasevic and a good representation of the students who created the commemorative mural…
Red Frogs join Carnivale festivities
Monday May 5 2014, 12:35pm
A Port Douglas business has recruited a national volunteer support group to ensure young adults and teenagers are well loooked after at Carnivale celebrations later this…
Mossman Bowls Club results
May 5, 2014, 2:36pm
Men's Results
Club selected threes competition on Saturday saw G Wilmot, P Gorsuch and N Tesch defeat Zilly, G Bolton and D Pitt 30-11.
In social bowls, Hock Jnr, B Gard, and B Wolland…
Easy riders cruise through Port Douglas
Monday May 5 2014, 11:03am
Picture perfect weather welcomed a parade of motorcyclists to Port Douglas at the weekend taking part in the Australian Harley Owners Group Rally.
More…
1200 Harleys to rumble through Port
Friday May 2 2014, 3:35pm
Up to 1200 Harley Davidson motorbikes will be rumbling through Port Douglas on Sunday morning. The 23rd National Harley Owners Group Rally kicks off at 9am in Cairns en…
Slip of the Tongue
Friday May 2 2014, 1:35pm
Have you heard about the great new show Tropical North Theatre Company is presenting on May 10th? It’s called ‘Slip of the Tongue’ and it will be a night of comedy, music, improvisation and…
Bruce is back for Snakes
Thursday May 1 2014, 2:35pm
The Cairns Taipans' roster is nearing completion with the club announcing promising young guard Shaun Bruce will remain a Snake for the 2014/15 season.
Bruce, 23, played 21…
Saints too strong for Crocs
Monday May 5 2014, 8:27am
It was a tough day at the office for the Crocs' boys at the Croc Pit on Saturday.
Up against the CAFL benchmark team, Cairns Saints, the Port Douglas boys learned there's…
Shire workers save sightseers from stinky sinkhole
Thursday May 1 2014, 1:45am
Douglas Water and Waste workers have been praised for some nifty running repairs on a severed sewer line that almost forced tourists at a Port Douglas resort…
Carnivale organisers keen for funky floats
Thursday May 1 2014, 12:46pm
The time honoured Macrossan Street Parade, a staple of Port Douglas Carnivale celebrations, is set to kick off the 10-day festival with registrations now open for…
Carnivale tributes paid
Friday May 2 2014, 7:43am
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the modern Port Douglas Carnivale a gala dinner was hosted at the RASA Restaurant within the grounds of the prestigious Niramaya Villas and…
Principal embraces challenge of teaching for tomorrow
Wednesday April 30 2014, 3:35pm
A lot of has changed in the 25 years since students first opened a text book at Port Douglas State School, Principal Benjamin Gaske…
Authorities tally up cyclone's damage bill
Thursday May 1, 2014, 8:51am
The Douglas Shire Council estimate the clean-up bill from Tropical Cyclone Ita will cost more than $20 million.
The Queensland Reconstruction Authority…
Douglas senior netball report
Tuesday April 30 2014, 9:25am
By Treveen Page
Douglas Senior Netball started with Division Two Crocs 2 playing Port Power on court 1.
Port Power took the game on from the start and were…
