Junior Muddies finish season off strongly
Wednesday March 26 2014
By Darren Killeen
Muddies under 12s' final game of the season was once again played on a water logged ground with the usual format giving way to a more relaxed T20…
New CEO to speak at Expo
Wednesday March 26 2014
New Douglas Shire Council CEO Linda Cardew will be one of the guest speakers at tomorrow's inaugural Douglas Region Business Expo, held at the Port Douglas Community Centre.
Run by the…
Junior Crocs top baby Bulldogs
Wednesday March 26 2014
By Matthew Scott
A vocal home crowd saw the Crocs' under 8s play their first home game of the year at the 'Croc Pit' on Sunday against the Trinity Beach Bulldogs – and…
Raiders defeat reigning premiers
Wednesday March 26 2014
Port Douglas have narrowly defeated the Southside Crusaders at Raider Park, in another tight tussle at the weekend.
Club president Don Murday believes it’s…
Hip Hop 'Island Home' a hit in the Strait
Tuesday March 25 2014
Thursday Island rapper Mau Power has reinterpreted an Australian classic as a hip hop ode to the Torres Strait.
'My Island Home' was originally written by Neil…
Man dies on FNQ cruise
Tuesday March 25 2014
An elderly man has died aboard a cruise ship docked in Port Douglas.
Police said the 76-year old Victorian had been travelling with his wife aboard the Sun Princess cruise ship from Willis…
Mossman Bowls Club results
Tuesday March 25 2014
Men's Results
In pairs competition on Saturday, A Christie and D Blain defeated G Bolton and P Janssen 24-10.
In social bowls, Ted Pitt and Rangi def. R Gard and G Wilmot 24-21, J…
Green group takes Abbot Point dredge decision to court
Tuesday March 25 2014
A Queensland environmental organisation has launched a legal challenge against a major dredging project they say threatens the health of the Great Barrier…
Damp Douglas region prepares for more rain
Monday March 24th 2014
Wet weather is likely to continue in some areas of far north Queensland following a soggy weekend, says the Bureau of Meteorology.
The Daintree river recorded 441…
So long and thanks for all the khuushuur
Monday February 24th 2014
Former Wonga Beach resident and regular Newsport contributor, Steve McKechnie reflects on his amazing experiences living and working in Mongolia. After nearly three…
Bargaining tips for first home buyers
Monday March 24 2014
By Roger Ward
With the participation rate of first home buyers increasing in the economy and record low interest rates, it's worth a reminder to anyone purchasing a property…
Rian's wild ride
Monday March 24 2014
Far north Queensland adventure cyclist Rian Cope has travelled around the world on his bike.
This year the Port Douglas-based rider hopes to trek more than 1400 kilometres across…
Douglas GPs to be impacted by proposed mass resignations
Friday March 21 2014
Threats of mass resignations are set to rock rural and remote health services with revelations Cape York doctors are prepared to quit over proposed individual…
Fun and games ahead for Mossman Gorge kids
Friday March 21 2014
Mossman Gorge residents are eagerly awaiting the opening of a playground and community garden scheduled to be unveiled in June.
The $115,000 project will…
Douglas Shire bring on the water works
Friday March 21 2014
Works on an early alert system for water intake into the Mossman treatment plant will start next week and are set to be completed by late May.
The system will mean less…
Mossman golf club results
Thursday March 20 2014
Mossman Golf Club’s 'Introduction to golf for Ladies' program is held on Mondays at 4pm.
For further details contact Julie Hooker on 0413 394 111.
Tuesdays stroke…
Coffee van's return brewing
Thursday March 20 2014
Douglas Shire Council is working to get a mobile coffee vendor previously based in Craiglie back on the road. Michelle Renshaw had been selling coffee from her mobile van on the side…
Dancing in the streets for Carnivale
Wednesday March 19 2014
A giant flash mob is set to take over Carnivale's showcase event this May, bursting onto the streets in a flurry of colour and synchronised dance moves. Organisers are set to…
Dragons Get Much Needed Match Practice
Wednesday March 19 2014
By Logan Marsh
The Paddy’s Bar Douglas United Dragons got plenty of valuable minutes under their belt at the weekends Mareeba Mazda Cup pre season tournament without…
Missing man found in FNQ river
Wednesday March 19 2014
Authorities have recovered the body of a 69-year old Napranum man swept away by a fast-flowing river in far north Queensland. Two men travelling south on the Peninsula Development…
Cape communities embrace speech pathologist
Thursday March 20 2014
A far north Queensland health service says a speech pathologist is helping improve Indigenous Australians' quality of life in remote communities. Amanda Wilson…
B Grade Muddies Pip Punjabi
Wednesday March 19 2014
By Ben Vikionkorpi
In a hard fought battle on Saturday and Sunday, the B Grade Muddies narrowly beat Mulgrave Punjabi 137 - 134 in the first innings, only to see Punjabi pack up and…
Junior Muddies lose to Atherton
Wednesday March 19 2014
After a last minute change of venue, Muddies under 12s took on Atherton at Port Douglas Primary school on Saturday. The Muddies' 125 wasn’t quite enough with Atherton's…
Baby Crocs tamed by little Lions
Wednesday March 19 2014
By Matthew Scott
Played in perfect conditions with the slight distraction of low flying planes, the mighty Crocs under eights played a solid four quarter effort against a bigger…
Chamber invites all businesses to trade show
Tuesday March 18 2014
The Douglas Chamber of Commerce is calling for local businesses and tradespeople to take part in the Douglas Regional Expo and Trade Fair later this month as both…
