Wednesday February 19th 2014
Council to take community concerns to State Government
Douglas Shire Council will take community concerns directly to the State Government when Local Government Minister David Crisafulli visits this…
Tuesday February 18th 2014
Muddies U14 just three runs shy of victory
The U14 Muddies boys were really looking forward to their game against Atherton South on Saturday, February 15.
The first game back for the year was a one-dayer…
Monday February 17th 2014
Mossman Bowls Club Results
Men's Results
A tremendous weekend of competition in the TNQDBA men’s singles bowls championship saw Brenton Sloper triumph after a win over runner-up Heath Mitchell. Mossman Memorial…
Tuesday February 18th 2014
Kempton hits back at Wilderness Society
David Kempton, Member for Cook, has slammed claims by The Wilderness Society that the reported outcomes from his forum on the draft Cape York regional plan were…
Monday February 17th 2014
Mossman Golf Club Results
Rain prevented some competition play during the last two weeks.
Wednesday 12 February, Maurice Meth won the 9 hole sporters event with 19 points on a count-back to Jack Boyd. …
Tuesday February 18th 2014
Carnivale Beach Day fun on target
One of the world's most unique sporting events will be on display in Port Douglas in May, when Carnivale hosts a prestigious Japanese Yabusame tournament.
This is the first…
Monday February 17th 2014
Nowhere safe from miners in Cape York
DEREK TIPPER
Doubt remains today about the strength of promised environment protections announced under the Cape York Regional Plan by the Newman LNP Government.
In…
Monday February 17th 2014
RBA raises its growth and inflation forecast
The Reserve Bank has raised its forecast for growth and inflation in its February statement on monetary policy.
The main change to the forecast was growth in…
Monday February 17th 2014
Douglas Shire to rally for the Great Barrier Reef
The Douglas Shire has issued a call to arms to Far North Queenslanders: On February 23, rise up for the Reef.
Hundreds are expected to gather in Port Douglas…
Monday February 17th 2014
Corruption Perceptions
Australia is ranked equal ninth with Canada on the Corruption Perceptions Index published by Transparency International. That ranking will no doubt be in for a bit of a hiding as the…
Friday February 14th 2014
This week in the NBA: Cairns Taipans Round 18 Preview
FRIDAY February 14, 2014
New Zealand Breakers v Cairns Taipans Vector Arena Tip-off 7:30pm (Local) NBL.tv 5:30pm AEDST After both teams suffered…
Friday, February 14th 2014
More support for soldiers' families
The families of local Australian Defence Force members can now receive additional support through free basic health care, with a new program coming into effect on January 1…
Thursday February 13th 2014
Queensland’s jobs growth three times national average
Queensland's trend job growth in the year to January 2014 is more than three times greater than the national rate, according to ABS labour force figures…
Thursday February 13th 2014
Residents see red over traffic lights
About 60 people braved the rain on Wednesday morning to peacefully protest against the installation of traffic lights near the Woolworths development in Mossman.
As…
Thursday February 13th 2014
Be alert for Valentine's Day scammers
Police are warning members of the public to be extra cautious this Valentine’s Day with fears romance fraud scammers are on the lookout for vulnerable members of the…
Monday February 17th 2014
Daintree Eco Lodge a labour of love for new owners
Colonial Leisure Group’s Scott Campbell first saw the Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa in June last year and immediately fell in love with it.
“Obviously the…
Thursday February 13th 2014
Quickie's makeover cash splash
Port Douglas’ Quicksilver Group announced yesterday it will spend over $1 million refurbishing two vessels, describing the work as an investment in the future of tourism and the…
Monday February 10th 2014
Land owners shut out of Cape planning process
DEREK TIPPER
The Queensland LNP Government has set a March 25 deadline for public comment on controversial changes to land use in Cape York, creating the…
Tuesday February 11th 2014
New Council and FODS: Same budget bottom line
Just over two months after Douglas Shire residents elected their four Councillors and Mayor at the local government election on November 9 last year, the officially…
Tuesday February 11th 2014
Wet Tropics among most irreplaceable protected areas
Of over 173,000 protected areas, the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area is the second most ‘irreplaceable’ natural World Heritage Areas on earth and the sixth…
Tuesday February 11th 2014
Roadmap for economic growth released
The Queensland Government has today released a clear strategy and action plan to achieve sustained high levels of economic growth over the next decade.
Deputy Premier and…
Peppa Pig Live! Treasure Hunt, Cairns, May 30
Originally from London’s West End, Peppa Pig Live! Treasure Hunt has delighted almost 85,000 Australians since it landed last year. Now, this popular live show is coming to town and tickets are…
Monday February 10th 2014
Mossman Bowls Club Results
Men's Results
A very enjoyable afternoon was had by all at the men’s presentation day on Saturday.
The 2013 results were: A Grade Champion B Wolland, B Grade Champion N Tesch,…
Tuesday February 11th 2014
Floral Edge: Local business in bloom
Sisters Tamika Mackrell and Candace Johnson are the happy faces behind Floral Edge in Port Douglas.
Hailing from the wild, beautiful lakes and mountains of Gippsland,…
Monday February 10th 2014
Back-to-back tourism award wins for Quicksilver
Port Douglas' Quicksilver Group was among 11 tour operators across the state recognised at the 2013 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, recognising outstanding…
