Monday February 10th 2014
Cape York report released
The final report on the draft 'Cape York Regional Plan' was released by David Kempton, Member for Cook, on Friday, following his public forum last month.
This document records all…
Valentine's Day, QT Port Douglas, Feb 14
Whether you think Cupid is stupid or you’ve been struck by his arrow, everyone is welcome at Estilo on Friday February 14th to spend Valentine’s Day with your friends, lovers, and everything in…
Friday February 7th 2014
New format to help drive region's marketing
The Douglas Shire's official tourism organisation introduced a focus group format at their marketing meeting yesterday, aiming to gain a greater insight from industry…
Friday February 7th 2014
Queenslanders have their say on electricity prices
Household and business energy users across Queensland now have the chance to have their say on future electricity prices.
Energy and Water Supply Minister Mark…
Justice Crew, Cairns, April 13
Justice Crew will embark on the national #Hypetour in April this year with special guest Jai Waetford.
A finalist from the hugely successful TV show The X-Factor Australia, Jai Waetford placed in the top…
Thursday February 6th 2014
Kuranda Railway reopened
The Kuranda Scenic Railway line reopened today after a rock slip on the range last week that forced the closure and affected thousands of customers in the region.
Queensland Rail acting…
Friday February 7th 2014
Planned name change for Wonga
Wonga residents can have their say on a proposed name change to the local community.
The locality, 15 kilometres north of Mossman, could be renamed Wonga Beach following a proposal…
Thursday February 6th 2014
Business confidence continues to build in Queensland
Queensland businesses are now seeing the positive effects of a stronger state economy according to today’s Westpac Group CCIQ Pulse Survey of Business…
Thursday February 6th 2014
Elisa's ‘Best Job' success in Queensland
Elisa Detrez handed back her akubra this week after a successful six-month stint as Queensland’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ Park Ranger. She will remain a life-long…
Thursday February 6th 2014
New first aid course just what the doctor ordered
If your baby was choking, drowning, suffered a burn, bite or sting, fracture, or poisoning, what would you do?
Douglas Mums, Dads, grandparents and carers can…
Wednesday February 5th 2014
C Grade Mudcrabs eat Toads
In the season's earlier encounter, Muddies C grade were outdone by the lower ranked Mulgrave Toads who, in a close match, chased down their respectable 3/135.
Given the weather of…
Wednesday February 5th 2014
McKellar takes Full bore honours
Saturday saw eight shooters turn out for a near perfect 700 Meter double range, with only five opting to participate.
Malcolm McKellar took the honors in the Full bore (peep…
Wednesday February 5th 2014
B Grade Muddies crush Toads at home
The B Grade Douglas Muddies hosted the Mulgrave Toads in a home game at the weekend, and won by chasing down the Toads miserly target of 54 with more than 10 overs in…
Wednesday February 5th 2014
“We want a Reef rally”: Community
The Port Douglas community has joined the growing public dissent against the Federal Government’s plan to dump dredge spoil on the Great Barrier Reef, with some residents…
Tuesday February 4th 2014
U12 Muddies claim convincing win over Mareeba
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The Muddies under 12s kick started the new year with a convincing win over the hapless Mareeba in Mareeba.
Scotty Cooper won the toss and sent…
Tuesday February 4th 2014
Welcome back, Skippy
Quinton the tree kangaroo is back on display at Port Douglas' Wildlife Habitat, Australia’s leading wildlife experience, after spending a brief hiatus in quarantine.
The Lumholtz Tree…
Tuesday February 4th 2014
Douglas Heat Basketball sign on days
Is your child the next Nathan Jawai or Patty Mills?
Do they want to get fit, have fun and make new friends?
Join the Douglas Heat Basketball Club!
2013 proved to be a…
Bushy Creek open
Monday, February 10, 2.00pm
The Mount Molloy-Mossman road at Bushy Creek, Julatten, is now open.
The RACQ is advising motorists to exercise caution in the area, as the road is subject to flash flooding. …
Tuesday February 4th 2014
Queensland construction sector surges ahead
Queensland’s property and construction sector is continuing to surge ahead according to ABS data released yesterday.
Treasurer Tim Nicholls said trend dwelling…
Monday February 3rd 2014
Mossman Golf Club Results
Due to a few showers, competition play on Tuesday and Wednesday was deferred.
Thursday’s Ladies event was won by Ellen Clark with 34 points on a count-back to Bev Cowe and in 3rd…
Five charged over Mossman school break-in
Thursday, February 20, 9.39am
Two men aged 17 and 20 and three boys aged 12, 14 and 16 were charged yesterday following the alleged break and enter of a Mossman primary school facility on…
Monday February 3rd 2014
Clinic teaches on and off-court skills
About 20 Indigenous children from the Mossman Gorge region learned more than just dribbling and shooting skills at a basketball clinic in Mossman on January 23, with former…
Monday February 3rd 2014
Have your say on Douglas ballot blunder
Douglas voters caught up in the invalid ballot blunder during last year's Federal election have a chance to voice their concerns over the conduct, via an Inquiry initiated…
Monday February 3rd 2014
Station must clean up its act
A local tour operator is up in arms over the neglect of St Crispin’s Station in Port Douglas, calling for action on the noticeably untended historic area.
Grub, of Grub’s…
