Thursday October 3 2013
Cathay announces additional flights
Cairns Airport has welcomed the announcement by Cathay Pacific that the airline will increase its direct services between Cairns and Hong Kong.
Four direct, non-stop services…
Thursday October 3 2013
Exemplar makes TNQ Award finals
Exemplar Coaches and Limousines has been announced as a finalist in Category 12 Tour and Transport Operators in the 2013 TNQ Tourism Awards.
It was the first time the transport…
Thursday October 3 2013
Calls for Port CCTV circuit resurface
The installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras on Port Douglas’ main streets has been raised again following a late-night assault at Macrossan Street late last…
Wednesday October 2 2013
Sugar Sonic to sound out sessions
The final Courtyard Music event for 2013 will be on Sunday, October 6 with an exciting act to see the year out.
Sugar Sonic is a collaboration between Steve Roberts on…
Wednesday October 2 2013
Managers appointed for new Council
De-amalgamation Transfer Manager Jeff Tate said his team will be busy between now and December 31 ahead of the new Douglas Shire Council’s activation on January 1, 2014.…
Friday October 4 2013
Lions see the light with a special visit
Douglas residents are set to benefit from generous donations from the Lions Club of equipment and a vehicle in an aim to improve optical health in the region.
Members of…
Wednesday October 2 2013
Dragons 2013 season wrap up
Douglas United Football Club’s season wrapped up at the weekend with the annual presentation night held at the Court House Hotel on Saturday.
It was a good way to end a successful…
Wednesday October 2 2013
It Takes a Village
Michelle Doherty is hoping Douglas residents can brighten the future of young East African orphans on October 12, with the young local woman hosting a fundraising African feast at the Port…
Thursday October 3 2013
Fisheries centre secures investor
The State Government says Cairns’ Northern Fisheries Centre will continue to supply tropical marine finfish to the commercial market following the successful signing of a long-term…
Tuesday October 1 2013
Jolie to shoot Universal Pictures' 'Unbroken' in Qld
Academy Award® winner Angelina Jolie is set to shoot Universal Pictures’ feature film Unbroken in locations in Queensland, including Village Roadshow Studios.…
Tuesday October 1 2013
Mossman writer up for national poetry comp prize
Mossman writer, Helen Ramoutsaki, has been nominated for the chance to win a national poetry award.
Ms Ramoutsaki was advised at the weekend on the way to the…
Tuesday October 1 2013
Muddies B side wins outright
After coming into day two of Far North Cricket’s round one match against Atherton in good position, the Douglas Muddies B grade side notched their first outright win of the season on…
Tuesday October 1 2013
Mossman Golf Club results
Mossman Golf Club’s new bistro Nine and Dine has been extremely well received by members and visitors.
The club is looking forward to hosting Ladies Clinics on Friday afternoons…
Tuesday October 1 2013
Money does not buy happiness
Two teams of three local personalities entertained a packed house at The Clink Theatre last Friday (27th Sept) at the annual Comedy Debate.
The evening was adjudicated by Cairns…
Tuesday October 1 2013
Ruff Red leads spring series
COLIN SIMPSON
The forecast light winds kept a few competitors away as only six boats came to the line for race three of the Port Douglas Yacht Club Spring Series.
Doug Ryan’s Shazam…
Tuesday September 1 2013
Crocs’ night on the red carpet
The Port Douglas Crocs AFL club celebrated their year in style on Friday night when they stepped onto the red carpet at Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas.
Around 200 people turned out…
Tuesday October 1 2013
Wildcats coach gives cyclone shelter thumbs up
The new coach of the Perth Wildcats says sports tourism is an attractive drawcard for Port Douglas’ new cyclone shelter and basketball stadium.
Trevor Gleeson, who…
Monday September 30 2013
Forum for Saturday 28 September 2013
Just as well Prime Minister Tony Abbott pulled Christopher Pyne into order.
Christopher should grow up. He should leave behind the undergraduate battles of the University of…
Monday September 30 2013
Ex-Software Exec Announces Council Run
Richard Lavender, creator of the annual Douglas Halloween celebration 'The Haunting of Oak Beach', has announced he intends to run for a Douglas Shire Councillor position on…
KORA Organics Pamper Night, Port Douglas, Nov 11
Join us for a night of fun, education and pampering as you’re guided through performing your own “Do It Yourself Facial” using KORA Organics by Miranda Kerr certified organic…
Tuesday October 1 2013
Travellers still not getting litter message
Port Douglas resident Shane Branch last week alerted Tangaroa Blue to a significant amount of litter and illegal dumping around Yule Point. A quick response team was…
Tuesday October 1 2013
Have your say on shipping near reef
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is inviting public comment on the North-East Shipping Management Plan (NESMP), draft guidelines developed to ensure the…
Friday September 20 2013
Safety urged at cane train crossings
Motorists are being urged to stay safe at cane train crossings, following recent near misses experienced across Mackay Sugar's railway network.
Mackay Sugar Chief Executive…
Friday September 20 2013
Taipans’ McCamey cleared to play
Skytrans Cairns Taipans recruit Demetri McCamey will see his first action as a Snake tomorrow (Saturday) after receiving international clearance to play.
McCamey joins fellow…
