Wednesday November 20th 2013
Local Government 101
Holiday celebrations will be on the backburner for the newly elected Douglas Shire Council, with the four councillors and Mayor-elect set to undertake a crash course in local government.…
Tuesday November 19th 2013
Who is this year's best of the best?
The 2013 Douglas Business Awards is set to be the most competitive ever, with more than 29,000 votes submitted over the past year and single digits separating finalists. …
Tuesday November 19th 2013
Mossman gymnasts perform under pressure
On Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September, the Mossman and District Gymnastics Club travelled to Atherton for the final Gymnastics competition for 2013.
Participating…
Tuesday November 19th 2013
Full Moon party marred by violence
Lure Restaurant's popular monthly Full Moon party was marred by violence on Saturday night, with the event shut down early after a fight broke out.
"It would…
Wednesday November 20 2013
U14s celebrate cracker second day
The U14 Muddies are celebrating after a cracker of a second day of play against the Tolga Boyz at Atherton on Saturday.
The day started with Atherton in the…
Tuesday November 19th 2013
Bloomin' sea sludge not coral spawn
Foul-smelling green and brown sea sludge sighted off Port Douglas' Four Mile beach and Alexandra Reefs near Mowbray at the weekend were algal blooms, not the Great Barrier…
Monday November 18th 2013
Mossman Mill records largest crop in years
Mossman's 2013 crushing season ended on Friday, with this year's crop the largest the town's mill has handled for a number of years.
Approximately 7,580 hectares of…
Monday November 18th 2013
REVIEW: KORA Organics Pamper Night, Nov 11
The Sugar Wharf provided the ideal atmosphere for an evening of pampering on November 11, as about 40 women experienced supermodel Miranda Kerr's organic skin care…
Thursday December 12th 2013
Far North fishing gets luxury upgrade
Fishing adventures in the Far North will ascend to an unprecedented level from early next year, with the launch this month of Australia’s new bespoke sports fishing…
Monday November 18 2013
Mossman Golf Club Results
Tuesday’s Monthly Medal sponsored by Mal & Leonie Phillips
Winner: Peter Nielson with nett 67, ahead of Laurie Prosser 72 & Alan Harper 74. NTPs – Russell Watkins, Mal…
Monday November 18th 2013
Niramaya’s Rasa gives VIPs a tasty treat
Port Douglas’ 5-star Niramaya Resort launched new restaurant Rasa on November 8, treating over 70 VIP local guests and dignitaries to a seven-course degustation ahead of…
Monday November 18th 2013
Council crackdown fines 60 illegal campers
Cairns Regional Council has made good on its promise to crack down on illegal camping in the city, handing out 60 fines over two weeks.
As The Newsport reported on…
Monday November 18th 2013
Your chance to visit Gallipoli
North Queenslanders who would like to be in Gallipoli on Anzac Day, 2015 should put their names into the ballot now, said North Queensland based Senator Ian Macdonald.
He said that…
Friday November 15th 2013
Pink taxis: Yay or nay?
Pink, women-only taxis are back in the headlines today, with the news a fleet of the female friendly cabs could be on Melbourne streets soon.
As the Herald Sun reported, TaxiLink’s…
Friday November 15th 2013
K-Star Trivia in demand, no question
Port Douglas may be on the cusp of the traditional low season, but popular local event K-Star Trivia shows no signs of slowing down.
Locals and visitors alike continue to…
Wednesday November 13th 2013
Business Awards finalists announced
Port Douglas Magazine announced the finalists for the 2013 Douglas Business Awards today, with the winners to be announced at a gala ceremony on November 22.
An eagerly…
Friday November 15th 2013
International child porn ring busted
Thirty-three Queenslanders have been amongst a group of 348 people charged across the globe in an operation targeting the production and sale of commercially produced child…
Friday November 15th 2013
Positive changes for FNQ workforce
More Far North Queenslanders are working and fewer are unemployed, according to the latest labour force data released yesterday.
The data, released by the Australian Bureau…
Thursday November 14th 2013
This week in the NBL
Thursday, November 14
Perth Wildcats v Cairns Taipans Perth Arena NBL.tv - 10pm AEDST
Perth hosts the Cairns Taipans with the Wildcats coming off a 13-day break. They head into the game…
Friday November 15th 2013
United events for action on climate change
Residents of Cairns Regional Council will join thousands of Australians in towns and cities around the country on November 17 to call for action on dangerous climate…
Thursday November 14th 2013
'Destination Unknown' concert, Port Douglas, 29-30 Nov
Students of Bodies in Motion Dance School are gearing up for what is set to be their biggest concert yet.
Rehearsals are now in full swing for their…
Thursday November 14th 2013
Writer marks Daintree Blockade's 30th anniversary
Thirty years ago, the then-Douglas Shire Council, with State Government support, spearheaded construction of a coastal road from Cape Tribulation to…
Tuesday November 12th 2013
Fed up with mobile black spots?
Douglas Shire residents and businesses fed up with Far North Queensland's numerous mobile phone black spots and patchy service can soon raise concerns with the Parliamentary…
Thursday November 14th 2013
Roundabout construction on track
The Port Douglas roundabout construction is well on track for pre-Christmas completion, according to Member for Cook David Kempton.
“Yesterday I received advice from the…
Wednesday November 13th 2013
Howzat! Bring it on!
Even for those with just a passing interest in cricket, there’s something special about a test series against the old enemy.
Despite the fact that recent history hasn’t been kind to…
