Friday November 8th 2013
Dormer wants Tradies United for Shire
Douglas Shire Council mayoral candidate James Dormer wants local tradies to unite as a community group and donate their time and experience to rebuild the Shire.
After…
Friday November 8th 2013
Add extra accessory for Sunnies Day
November 8 is National Sunnies Day, and Cancer Council Queensland is urging Queenslanders to add the extra accessory today to keep cool and reduce your risk of skin cancer.…
Thursday November 7th 2013
Port Pythons crush Redbacks 8-0
The Port Auto Car Wash Under 11 Pythons travelled to Redlynch Indoor Sports Stadium on Tuesday night to play the Redbacks, a tough rival from last season who continued as tough…
Thursday November 7th 2013
Queensland-Qantas tourism campaigns take off
A major international promotion to entice more UK, US and Hong Kong visitors to travel to Queensland has taken off this month as part of the new $12 million agreement…
Thursday November 6th 2013
Contractors hired to capture Cairns crocs
The Newman Government has appointed experienced crocodile handlers Dawul Wuru Indigenous Corporation to help remove crocodiles from the Cairns region.
Minister for…
Thursday November 7th 2013
Marathon festival receives $30K boost
The Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival is among 52 regional events across the state to share in the $1.4 million in new state government funding.
GBR Marathon…
Wednesday November 6th 2013
GALLERY: Cup fashionistas out in force
Port Douglas celebrated and commiserated Fiorente's Melbourne Cup win yesterday in style, with Macrossan Street a veritable highway of finery.
Fascinators and fashion…
Wednesday November 6th 2013
Does your catch measure up?
While fishers love to tell tales about the size of the ones that got away, it is important they make sure the ones they keep are measured accurately to ensure they comply with…
Friday November 1st 2013
Mossman Bowls Club Results
Men's Results
A Christie and D Blain progressed through to the next round of pairs championship following a win over T Brylack and P Gorsuch 28-17 on Saturday. In social bowls Rangi,…
Wednesday November 6th 2013
Tight Competition at 400 Metres
In an exciting battle, the Full-bore Target Rifle Double 400m Competition was won by Ric Mischlewski with 95 points (out of 105), and 6 centre-bulls over Neil Attwood 2nd on…
November 29 2013
Dengue case confirmed at Port Douglas school
11.15am Health authorities have confirmed a new case of dengue fever and three suspected cases are all linked to Port Douglas State School.
Doctor Richard Gair from…
Tuesday November 5 2013
Mossman Golf Club Results
With a few showers in the past week, the Mossman Golf Club course is looking great and providing some great scores.
An introduction to golf for Ladies is proving popular, with new faces…
Tuesday November 5 2013
U12s look ahead after loss to Mareeba
DAMIEN DARLINGTON
Making the trek to Mareeba the U12 Muddies found themselves on the backfoot when only able to field 9 players which included a Mareeba…
Thursday November 7th 2013
Start of stinger season not so jolly
It may be the season to be jolly, but north Queensland's stinger season also officially started this month, with a box jellyfish caught at Port Douglas on November…
Thursday November 7th 2013
Voters urged to consider sustainability
Results from the Douglas Shire Sustainability Group's survey, gauging Council candidates' attitudes towards conservation, chemical- free water and urban development,…
Wednesday November 6th 2013
DIY renovators the focus of Asbestos Awareness Month
Queenslanders doing DIY renovations who may be putting their health at risk will be the focus this month of National Asbestos Awareness Month.
Health…
Wednesday November 6th 2013
Foreign investment shows confidence in Qld
Queensland continues to lure new foreign investment according to the annual report on foreign ownership of land tabled in State Parliament on…
Tuesday November 5 2013
Get set for the race that stops Douglas!
The frocks and fascinators will be out in force across the Douglas Shire today, with keen punters hoping to back a winner in today's Melbourne Cup.
The richest…
Tuesday October 5 2013
Republicans do right deed for wrong reason
A splendid thing is emerging from the US Budget crisis. It is indirectly and slowly forcing the US military to adopt more sensible policy.
Instead of being “the…
Tuesday November 5 2013
Marathon festival hailed a success
Organisers are celebrating the success of Sunday's 2013 CANEGROWERS Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival, with Australian marathon legend Steve Moneghetti signing on as…
Monday November 4 2013
Chance for kids to create MP’s Xmas card
As excited children start counting down the weeks until Christmas, it’s time once again for kids to put their creativity to paper to help design Federal MP Warren…
Monday November 5 2013
Aussie comedy favourites to perform in Cairns
Newsport journalist Emma Groves spoke to top Australian comedians Tom Gleeson (pictured top left) and Peter Helliar (pictured top right) about their upcoming tour,…
Monday November 4 2013
Barra off limits
Fishers are reminded that barramundi will be off limits in Queensland east coast waters from now until February 1, 2014.
Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district officer Coby Walker…
Monday November 4 2013
Welcome investigation into Daintree power
David Kempton, the Member for Cook, is thrilled to announce that a comprehensive report into supplying power for residents north of the Daintree is being prepared.
Mr…
Monday November 4 2013
Airport celebrates 20 years of Cathay Pacific
The tourism industry, local dignitaries and Cairns Airport celebrated the 20 year anniversary of Hong Kong-based airline, Cathay Pacific, flying into Cairns on…
