Monday October 14 2013
Clarke: Shire roads need upgrade
During a tour of local Council-managed Shire roads at the start of October, DSC councillor candidate Bruce Clarke identified a number in need of major maintenance.…
Monday October 14 2013
Youth suicide, aged care top forum issues
The establishment of a local youth suicide intervention program, an aged care facility in Mossman and the expansion of the Multipurpose Health Facility were items high…
Monday October 14 2013
Turtle hospital opens on Fitzroy Island
Queensland's largest volunteer turtle rehabilitation centre opened on Fitzroy Island yesterday, an extension of the existing turtle hospital in Cairns.
The…
Tuesday October 15 2013
'Local business practice’ doesn’t justify unethical behaviour
MARCO NAVONE
You’d have thought corporate executives in a post-GFC world would have learnt, the hard way, the relevance of ethical…
Friday October 11 2013
Stolen bikes hauled from creek
Port Douglas was awarded a small victory against bike thieves this week, with members of the community coming together to help recover six stolen bikes from a creek bordering a…
Friday October 11 2013
Sunset in the Park performance schedule announced
WHAT: Sunset in the Park Music Festival 2013
WHEN: Saturday, October 12
WHERE: Rex Smeal Park, Port Douglas
TIME: Gates open at 12 noon
TIX: Click the…
Friday October 11 2013
Thinking outside the box on CCTV issue
Last week in New Zealand, Wellington Police and Wellington City Council called for 20 volunteers to monitor the 13 CCTV cameras installed around the central city.
It’s a…
Friday October 18 2013
Porttoberfest, Port Douglas, Oct 26
As Oktoberfest celebrations continue around the world, Port Douglas is preparing for the region's annual boardwalk beer festival, Porttoberfest, on October 26.
Originally held at…
Friday October 11 2013
Tertiary grants for Indigenous students
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student can now apply apply for help with their tertiary fees for 2014.
The Lambert McBride Perpetual Bursar, named after a passionate…
Friday October 11 2013
Jetstar to fly its Boeing 787 to Cairns
Tourist numbers are set to increase further with Jetstar announcing its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner will fly into Cairns and the Gold Coast from Melbourne.
Jetstar took…
Thursday October 10 2013
Kids run free in two GBR marathon events
Kids aged 12 and under now have even more reason to consider participating in a Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival event, with free entry on the day for the Junior…
Friday October 11 2013
Former Carnivale manager in council run
Ken Dobbs and his wife moved to Port Douglas 18 years ago from Newcastle after his 28-year career with Telstra, much of it in a senior management role.
For the next 12…
Thursday October 10 2013
Heat braves Bendigo basketball stars
Douglas Heat Basketball Club has continued its run of attracting national coaches and players to its training sessions with another exciting coaching clinic yesterday in Port…
Thursday October 10 2013
Free BBQ for Ride to Work Day, Port Douglas, Oct 16
Dust the cobwebs off your bike and join Port Douglas legend Lesley Stephens for a social cycle through the town on Wednesday, October 16 at 6am.
Riders…
Thursday October 10 2013
Lions have community vision for Mossman
Lions Clubs International will officially mark World Sight Day in Mossman today, October 10, with community vision screenings.
Held annually since 1998, World…
Thursday October 10 2013
More options for hospitality and dive instructor training
Douglas Shire residents now have more variety when it comes to local training providers, with new hospitality and commercial cookery qualifications now…
Thursday October 10 2013
Queensland consumers the most confident
The latest Westpac Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index (CSI) is further evidence that the Queensland economy heading in the right direction, Treasurer Tim Nicholls…
Wednesday October 9 2013
Taste of Southeast Asia at Niramaya
A change of restaurant operators at the five star Niramaya Villas and Spa in Port Douglas will see Southeast Asian inspired Rasa Restaurant and Lounge start turning heads from…
Thursday October 10 2013
NBL Welcomes New CEO Fraser Neill
One of Australia’s leading sports administrators has been appointed to lead the National Basketball League.
Fraser Neill will join the NBL as its new Chief Executive Officer,…
Thursday October 10 2013
The Voice finalist to headline Sunset in the Park festival
Australian singer/songwriter and The Voice finalist Michael Stangel is set to headline Saturday's Sunset in the Park Music Festival, and said he's…
Wednesday October 9 2013
Lavender makes use of digital platform
Candidate for upcoming Douglas Shire Council elections Richard Lavender says he’s focused on ‘one-on-one’ meetings with the public and digital signage during his campaign. …
Wednesday October 9 2013
Ravenshoe Mount Garnet weekend a success
Mossman and District Rifle Club shooters attended the Ravenshoe Mount Garnet Rifle Club Annual Prize Shoot last weekend, with fifty shooters from Bowen to Mossman and…
Wednesday October 9 2013
Mossman Bowls Club Results
Doreen’s Day was held last week at Mossman Bowls Club with many thanks to Peter and Loretta Ponzo for sponsoring the day.
The winners were Glenise Sharp, Maria Mijo and Janice Brlyack.…
