Saturday 1 June 2013
Sharks hungry for a win
Mossman-Port Douglas will be desperate to get their season back on track when they host fifth-placed Ivanhoes at Mossman Showground tonight, in Round 12 of the CDRL Bendigo Bank A Grade…
Monday 3 June 2013
Minimum wage decision handed down today
Low paid workers in Far North Queensland will be hoping for good news today, with the Fair Work Commission set to return its minimum wage decision at 12pm. The ACTU is…
Monday 3 June 2013
Port finishes first as event host
Port Douglas was a fitness mecca yesterday, as three Cairns Airport Adventure Festival events encouraged record numbers of competitors and spectators to face off or cheer on.…
Monday 3 June 2013
Photo Gallery: Cairns Airport Adventure Festival 2013
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Rosie Wang - Coral Coast Triathlon
Port Douglas was a fitness mecca yesterday, as three Cairns Airport Adventure Festival events encouraged…
Monday 3 June 2013
Local champ wins Coral Coast Enticer triathlon
Port's own Nick Carling, usually a long distance triathlete, proved he could take on the world's best over short distances, too. Carling took out first place in the Male…
Friday 31 May 2013
Roosts are long-term investment for bats
Urban Queensland councils will face an uphill battle to relocate flying fox roosts, according to findings of a recent Griffith University study.
The study found colonies…
Friday 31 May 2013
In Brief: Tourism sector news
Investment continues to drive national tourism growth, with the 2012 Australian tourism investment pipeline up 22 percent, or almost $8 billion, from 2011, according to a new report from…
Friday 31 May 2013
FNQ set to break a sweat
‘Expect delays’ is an apt maxim for Far North Queensland this weekend, with changed traffic conditions across the region and record crowds expected to converge on Port for Cairns…
Friday 31 May 2013
Target shooter aims for PB
Three avid target shooters turned out on Saturday at the Mossman District Rifle Club, for a 500 Metre Double Range competition.
The range was like an indoor shooting gallery with perfect…
Thursday 30 May 2013
Locals inspiring locals
Outside of Port Douglas, Far North Queensland is famous for its two world heritage listed sites, the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.
But ask a local about town pride, and the…
Thursday 30 May 2013
Mobile signs point to cyclist safety
A Far North Queensland tour company is taking the 'Share the Road' cyclist safety campaign to the streets, with 12 buses in the fleet to become mobile message boards. The 1m…
Thursday 30 May 2013
Queensland to invest millions in dementia research
Queensland is set to lead the way in dementia research, with the Newman Government investing $9 million to try and find a cure for the disease. The Premier said…
Wednesday 29 May 2013
Dragons-Stratford battle ends in draw
The Verri industries Douglas United Dragons travelled to Stratford on Saturday evening, knowing a victory against third-placed Stratford was the key to staying in touch with…
Friday 31 May 2013
Fleet Street fav goes digital in Aus
Britain's The Guardian newspaper continues to spearhead print media's move to a digital news cycle, with the launch of an Australian online edition on Monday. It's the…
Monday 27 May 2013
Raiders need to get off rollercoaster ride
Saturday’s game against Barron Trinity saw the Raiders start very flat, a trend for much of the year, which must change if the outcome of the season is to be as desired.
A…
Monday 27 May 2013
Round 7 Junior Netball Wrap-Up
Round 7 for the 10/Under Juniors started with a new format this week to enable new players who are ready to get some court time in to do just that, play netball.
Court 1 was the Beach…
Wednesday 29 May 2013
Crocs 1 senior netballers live up to name
Division 1 Crocs 1 played at their usual pace fast and hard defeating Crocs 2, 46-20. Best & Fairest Hazuki Kirby & Kristen Ramsey Cougars defeated Ringins 40-26,…
Wednesday 29 May 2013
No crisis housing in FNQ for domestic violence victims
Port Douglas and Mossman are among Far North Queensland towns with no emergency accommodation for domestic violence victims, according to welfare service…
Wednesday 29 May 2013
Digital Dive aims for perfect 10
With the Labor Government’s National Broadband Network rollout accelerating across Queensland, Far North businesses can prepare for the move to digital with help from a new…
Monday 27 May 2013
U10 Crocs in top form
The Under10 Crocs put in a 'Game of the Year' performance against the Hawks at home this week.
Both teams repeatedly demonstrated outstanding skills and determination to get their…
Thursday 30 May 2013
Port Douglas road closures
Port Douglas will have changed traffic conditions in place from 5am to 1pm for both weekends of the Cairns Airport Adventure Festival.
See Public Notice below for changed traffic conditions…
Tuesday 28 May 2013
Kayaks found near Port Douglas
The Newsport can report two kayaks, one orange and the other black, were brought to the Port Douglas Police Station at approximately 5:30pm yesterday by the Coast Guard.
The kayaks…
Get your thinking caps on!
From May 28, get down to Paddy's Irish Pub on Macrossan Street on Tuesday nights from 8-10pm for K-Star Trivia!
A fast-paced trivia night, heaps of fun, and the chance to score one of the giveaway jugs…
Tuesday 28 May 2013
CDRL Round 11 Wrap-Up
By Gavin Broomhead
Innisfail Leprechauns secured their second straight win of the Bendigo Bank CDRL A Grade season with a 36-18 away victory over struggling Atherton Roosters on Sunday.
The…
