Friday December 6 2013
Atherton too strong for U12 Muddies
DARREN KILLEEN
A little tired from the previous nights T20, the Muddies U12s travelled to Morrow park on Saturday where they came up against the in-form side in…
Wednesday December 4th 2013
Councils to deal with problem bats
Local councils have the power to deal with problem flying-fox roosts, thanks to new framework introduced by the State Government this week.
Environment Minister Andrew…
'Xmas in the Park', Mossman, Dec 7
‘Xmas in the Park’ will be held this Saturday from 8am-12pm at Mossman’s George Davis Park.
The event aims to provide a morning of true Christmas spirit, encouraging cross-cultural socialisation,…
Monday December 2nd 2013
Exemplar rides wave of awards success
Just a week after the 2013 Douglas Business Awards, some of the region's top tourism providers were named the best in the industry at the 15th annual Tropical North…
Monday December 2nd 2013
Litterbugs turn Rocky Point into tip
Local residents at Rocky Point in Far North Queensland regularly walk the 2km section of beach from the northern boat ramp, and never leave without removing bags of litter…
Monday December 2nd 2013
Plans to rein in insurance costs
A range of initiatives to make insurance more affordable in North Queensland will be implemented as quickly as possible, after Federal and State Governments this week committed to…
Monday December 2nd 2013
The Douglas Shire is Official
By Roy Weavers
It's not often that one is priviledged to witness history as it is being made but that is exactly what about 200 residents of the new Douglas Shire got to experience…
Monday December 2nd 2013
Blockade reunion a resounding success
BY BILL WILKIE
This past weekend saw the 30th anniversary of the Daintree Blockade, the environmental protest that put the Daintree on the map.
The Daintree…
Ali George, Catseye Productions
Ali George is the owner/operator of Catseye Productions. She has been working as a photographer/videographer for over seven years in Port Douglas and internationally.
In the last few years, as well…
Monday December 2nd 2013
State's cycling law overhaul
Queensland’s cycling rules are set for an overhaul, including a safe distance provision and harsher penalties for breaking road rules.
The Transport, Housing and Local Government…
Monday December 2nd 2013
Funding boost for Mossman Show
The Mossman District Show Society will receive almost $11,000 in funding through a local government grants program, designed to ensure communities throughout Queensland continue to…
Friday November 29th 2013
Taipans need to tame Wildcats’ NBA recruit
The Perth Wildcats’ 43-point demolition of the Sydney Kings on Sunday means the Skytrans Cairns Taipans must be ready for a battle this Saturday, says head coach…
Friday November 29th 2013
Hairy month almost over for Mo Bros
Douglas' Mo Bros and Mo Sistas can soon celebrate the end of a hairy month, with tomorrow the last day of Movember's month-long moustache-growing fundraiser.
The…
Friday November 29th 2013
Making good on unfinished business
Cape York's Traditional Owners are celebrating this week, after the first land claim heard under the Aboriginal Land Act 1991 (ALA) 20 years ago was sanctioned with the…
Friday November 29th 2013
Taipans player sanctioned by NBL
The NBL has issued Cairns player Alex Loughton with a breach notice and fine in response to comments he made following the Taipans Round 7 loss to Wollongong.
Following a…
Friday November 29th 2013
Charity car wash for NSW Fire Appeal
Port Douglas may be more than 2500 kilometres from the bushfires that burned across New South Wales last month, but local Queensland Fire and Emergency Services…
Friday November 29th 2013
National parks handed back to traditional owners
A 21-year battle for Indigenous recognition on Cape York was finally resolved on Wednesday following the historic handover of seven national parks to…
Thursday November 28th 2013
Mossman Bowls Club Results
Ladies Results Patron's Day was enjoyed by 19 ladies.
Winners: Glenise Sharpe, Jean Marsh, Honey Coysh /Kay Dean (+7).
Runners-up: Betty McClelland, Carmen Bolton and…
Thursday November 28th 2013
To sledge or not to sledge, that is the question
I’ll state it up front, I’m old school, and I hate the modern version of sledging.
That’s because it’s not sledging, it’s bullying and physical intimidation,…
Friday November 29th 2013
Birdies and eagles for Paws and Claws
Golfers will be able to help out homeless animals this Sunday when Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course in Port Douglas plays host to the Paws and Claws charity fundraising day.
The…
Thursday November 28th 2013
Sheraton v Tavern to battle T20 final
The final of the Muddies Big Bash T20 competition will be a battle of the two league leaders this Friday night at the Port Douglas Sports Complex.
After being washed out…
Thursday November 28th 2013
New General Manager announced for Carnivale 2014
The Douglas Chamber of Commerce today announced the appointment of Newsport Publishing’s Roy Weavers as General Manager for the 2014 Douglas Shire…
Thursday November 28th 2013
Cruisey markets for Cairns waterfront
The first of a series of markets located next to the Cairns cruise liner terminal will be held today, set to welcome passengers aboard the Volendam when it docks this…
Wednesday November 27th 2013
Open options for roundabout design
About 25 Douglas residents joined Member for Cook David Kempton and Douglas Shire Mayor-elect Julia Leu at a public meeting on Monday to discuss landscaping options for the…
Tuesday November 26th 2013
Muddies C-Grade smash Mareeba
What a ridiculous topsy-turvy game cricket can be! After losing to winless, bottom-placed Norths last week, the local C grade players smashed top of the table and lossless Mareeba…
