Monday August 5 2013
Middel scores hole-in-one
Mossman Golf course is in great condition and visitors are always welcome.
Two players have scored eagles in the last week. The first last Sunday by Graeme Muter, who chipped in for…
Monday August 5 2013
Crocs chalk up another win
The Crocs continued their successful march towards the finals in a come-from-behind win against the Hawks at Cazalys on Saturday.
The game was played in greasy conditions due to…
Monday 15 June 2013
Cairns to host 2017 world mountain bike event
Mountain biking in Far North Queensland has been given another boost, with Cycling Australia's successful bid bringing the UCI Mountain…
Friday 14 June 2013
No extra teacher aide for local Prep
Prep students in the Douglas region will miss out again on extra teacher aide, with no local state schools listed in the second round of State Government funding announced…
Friday 14 June 2013
Jeff Tate moves Douglas Shire transition forward
Transitional CEO of the newly deamalgamated Douglas Shire Council, Jeff Tate, joined members of the Douglas Chamber of Commerce for breakfast at The Combined Club…
Friday 14 June 2013
Police hail success of firearms operation
Operation Unification 2013, a joint initiative involving all state and territory police agencies in collaboration with Crime Stoppers, has drawn to a close with the…
Thursday 13 June 2013
Lifestyle changes key to common cancer
Changes to diet and exercise could reduce incidence of colorectal cancer by up to 75 per cent, according to the latest statistics from the World Cancer Research Fund. …
Thursday 13 June 2013
Now entering Croc Country (again)
The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection set a trap in the Mowbray River near Port Douglas last night for a crocodile which poses a significant…
Wednesday 12 June 2013
Pay rise for police as rural firies hit with levy
Port Douglas officers are among Queensland police set to vote on a 2.2 percent pay rise over the next three years, as part of a new Enterprise Bargaining…
Wednesday 12 June 2013
Douglas Senior Netball results
Division 1
Crocs 1 defeated Cougars with a sweet victory. On court, Crocs determination was evident, with Cougars returning just as much fight as the Crocs dished out.
Final…
Wednesday 12 June 2013
Douglas Junior Netball results
The 10/Under competition started in fine form, with the Beach Babes playing the Young Stars on Court 1. The Young stars started off strongly, shooting 3 goals to 1 in the first…
Thursday 6 June 2013
Mossman Bowls Club results
Mens Results The new roof over the bowling green was christened in style over the weekend, with the A Grade Pennants competition fought out over three days at Mossman MBC.
Mossman…
Wednesday 12 June 2013
Local mums snubbed again in new health strategy
Expectant mums in the Douglas Region will have to keep travelling at least an hour for birthing services, with Health Minister Lawrence Springborg listing…
Wednesday 12 June 2013
Lucky swimmers witness Dwarf Minke magic
Passengers on board Port's Poseidon catamaran yesterday had the thrill of a lifetime yesterday, with a Dwarf Minke Whale performing belly rolls within metres of…
Thursday 6 June 2013
Queensland top choice for Aussie holidays
Queensland’s popularity as Australia’s holiday State continues to grow, with visitors staying longer and spending more than anywhere else in the country, according to new…
Tuesday 11 June 2013
Old Port Road flies the flag
For the third year in a row, the residents around Old Port Road turned out on Sunday to cheer on the monumental efforts of the mighty Cairns Ironman triathletes, as they completed a…
Tuesday 11 June 2013
Mossman Golf Club results
Tuesdays Men’s Monthly Medal
Sponsored by The Beach Terraces and The Courthouse Hotel
John White nett 67 Winner
Russell Watkins 68, John Cameron 69, Rick Herschell
NTPs
Russell Hooker…
Tuesday 11 June 2013
Have your say on flying-fox management
There’s just 10 days left to submit comments to the Queensland Government’s flying-fox roost management review.
The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection…
Monday 10 June 2013
Rookies and pros win Ironman gold
The Far North became a global village for the sold-out Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns yesterday, with triathletes Luke McKenzie and Liz Blatchford…
Monday 10 June 2013
Port all aboard for National Families Week
CARLY BUDGEN, WITH EMMA GROVES
Every year, the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre Playgroup celebrates National Families Week with a ride on the region's…
Monday 10 June 2013
Two-step plan to prevent house fires
A major blaze at a Brisbane apartment building last night is a timely reminder for far north Queenslanders to put safety first, as winter is traditionally the busiest…
Thursday 6 June 2013
ART, at The Clink
One of Marc’s best friends, Serge, has just bought a very expensive painting. It’s about five feet by four, all white with white diagonal lines. To Marc the painting is a joke, but Serge insists Marc…
Friday 7 June 2013
Locals divided over Port 'shutdown' for Ironman
Locals are divided over Port hosting the IRONMAN Cairns bike leg on Sunday, with some up in arms over the road closures and others touting the tourism and economic…
Friday 7 June 2013
Fix GG appointment first, then the Republic.
When Treasurer Wayne Swan and Opposition frontbencher Malcolm Turnbull tried to revive the republic debate this week, the body gurgled a little salt water, rolled its eyes…
Friday 7 June 2013
Dirt in the skirt: Port mountain bikers on victory trail
Last Sunday morning, 338 mountain bike (MTB) riders made their way to 'The Bump Track', a legendary trail at Wetherby Station, Port Douglas.
East from Mt…
