Leonard Cohen, Cairns, 26 Nov
An artist who requires no introduction, Cohen is arguably the greatest singer songwriter of modern times.
His foundations as a poet can be seen throughout his colourful and emotive songwriting, Cohen has…
Thursday August 7 2013
Netball legend launches Masters Games
Australian netballing legend Sharon Finnan OAM and members from her ‘Dunnrite Lightning’ team received a colourful Cairns welcome yesterday, as the first of 2000 competitors…
Thursday August 7 2013
Taipans prepare for Bulldogs clash
Sunday’s pre-season game may well be the Orange Army’s first glimpse of their 2013/14 Skytrans Cairns Taipans, but head coach Aaron Fearne says fans should also be excited to see…
Thursday August 7 2013
Steady decline in home ownership
The biennial release of the Household Income and Distribution Survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) was made available last week, and researcher Cameron Kusher provides…
Thursday August 7 2013
First local Daffodil Day lunch
Cancer Council Queensland Mossman and Port Douglas volunteer branch is calling on locals to support the region's inaugural Daffodil Day luncheon on Saturday, August 17. The group…
Wednesday August 6 2013
More scholarships for skilled women
Women of all ages and background can apply for help gaining qualifications in traditionally male-dominated industries like engineering and agriculture, with applications for…
Thursday August 7 2013
Yorkeys Knob locals give casino thumbs up
More Yorkeys Knob residents have joined the debate over the new $4.2 billion mega casino-resort planned for the town, concerned the residents group is misrepresenting…
Wednesday August 6 2013
Cairns blogger mum in Aussie Top 3
She has a genuineness about her that has resonated with her thousands of followers across the world and this week local Cairns blogger Kristy Vallely will discover if she is…
Thursday August 7 2013
Trash into treasure for local kindy
Douglas region locals transformed Reynolds Park into a bargain bonanza on Saturday, with about 15 cars popping their boots and selling unwanted goods to raise much-needed…
Wednesday August 6 2013
Mossman Bowls results
Men's Results Triples winners were Rangi, Zilly, and J Fary defeated A Valentine, G Bolton and P Cleary 20-14. J Blemmer, D Patterson and E Verby defeated G Marsh, F Daly and B Wolland…
Wednesday August 6 2013
U8 Crocs end season in style
The mighty Under 8 Port Douglas Crocs finished the season off in fine style, producing one of their best four quarter efforts for the year against the Pyramid Power at Watson’s oval…
Wednesday August 6 2013
Diamonds demolish Extreme
The Douglas Junior Competition started with a great game between the Young Stars and the Beach Babes in the 10/under competition.
The Young Stars shot to an early lead of 5 goals by…
Wednesday August 6 2013
Heat slam dunks on and off court
Douglas Heat Basketball Club is growing in leaps and bounds in its inaugural year, both on and off the court.
The junior basketball club, which plays Wednesday afternoons at Port…
Wednesday August 6 2013
Tobacco tax good news for asthmatics
Queensland's smokers could be paying more if the proposed national tobacco tax rise is approved, though asthmatics will be able to breathe easier.
The National Asthma Council…
Tuesday August 6 2013
Dragons survive Stratford scare
The Nathan Verri Douglas United Dragons recorded a crucial 2-1 win over playoff rival Stratford at Cassowary Park on Saturday night, leaving Douglas in pole position to gain home…
Tuesday August 6 2013
Voting open for July's Most Popular photo
Voting is now open for The Newsport's Most Popular category of Best Photo for July, with Lorree Cox's 'Jetty View' the early frontrunner, followed by Meryl Greet's…
Whileaway celebrate Nat'l Bookshop Day, Aug 10
Whileaway loves being your local bookstore, and we will be celebrating National Bookshop Day on August 10 with a range of fun activities!
Loads of books to give away to the first 50 people…
Monday August 5 2013
Winning Origin number plate slogan
Queenslander! - 8 IN A ROW number plates will be on some Queensland cars by the end of the month, with almost 1000 residents and State of Origin fans voting it the favourite…
Tuesday August 6 2013
Qld producers can apply for Farm Finance from August 16
From Friday, August 16, Queensland producers can apply for Farm Finance Concessional Loans of up to $650,000, with the QRAA providing $60 million…
Tuesday August 6 2013
Latest and greatest for Down Under Tours
No expense was spared when Down Under Tours added to its fleet last week, taking delivery of a million dollar investment in two new eco-accredited, Australian-built coaches…
Monday August 12 2013
Thought about investing in Douglas real estate?
Want to do something with your money that’s more exciting than owning bonds, less stressful than the futures market and more user friendly than the share…
Monday August 5 2013
Shooters warm-up for competition
Mossman and District Target Shooting Weekly 600 Metre Double Report
Saturday, August 3 2013 Saturday was truly a pre-comp comp, with four visitors from Ravenshoe coming…
Monday August 12 2013
Race for Senate seats
The starter’s gun has fired. Abbott and Rudd are off. But there is another race.
That race is more like the City to Surf, with literally hundreds of runners – the race for the Senate. No…
Monday August 5 2013
Yorkeys Knob mega casino gets go-ahead
Stage one of Tony Fung’s $4.2 billion Yorkeys Knob casino-resort was given the go-ahead last week, though the Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort still has environmental,…
