Friday 31 May 2013
Funding and support for Mossman school
Far North Queensland families and educators now have extra support when it comes to preparing their children for starting school, with a government-funded education website…
Tuesday 28 May 2013
Local architect has designs on success
Port locals have always thought architect Charles Wright was among the best in the business, and now there's awards to prove it. Projects by Mr. Wright and his Macrossan Street…
Monday 27 May 2013
Queenslanders to pay more for power
Queenslanders will pay more for power, after the Newman Government announced today it is scrapping the electricity rebate promised in the state budget.
The planned rebate, $120 a…
Tuesday 28 May 2013
As Port Douglas reviews Carnivale 2013, feedback from local traders suggests there’s still room for improvement.
Now in its 19th year, Carnivale is considered one of Australia’s top festivals and one of…
Monday 27 May 2013
This week in Chamber
We trust everyone is enjoying the fantastic line up of events over Carnivale. It is great to see good participation at all the events and a buzz in the air around town. This year the…
Monday 27 May 2013
U8 Crocs take a bite out of Hawks
The mighty Under-8 Port Douglas Crocs, inspired by Carlton’s gutsy win the night before against the soft Lions, steamed out of the blocks against the Hawks at the Croc Pit on…
Monday 27 May 2013
Howzat! Braithwaite rocks Port
Aussie rock legend Daryl Braithwaite thrilled loyal fans and made some new ones on Saturday night, headlining Carnivale’s Taste of Paradise concert at Port’s Sheraton Mirage. It’s been…
Monday 27 May 2013
Crowds pour in for a taste of paradise
Crowds poured onto the historic Sugar Wharf on Saturday to enjoy a full day of culinary magic complete with tastings, presentations and a whole range of local products to…
Monday 27 May 2013
My Kitchen Rules at Port Village Market Day
Port Village shopping Centre held its fun filled Market Day last Saturday with masses of special offers from both the regular stores and a whole range of stalls showcasing…
Monday 27 May 2013
Zinc puts on a Champagne affair
Without doubt the Domaine Chandon Lunch at Zinc Restaurant and Lounge Bar will go down as one of the culinary highlights of Carnivale 2013.
About 150 guests nestled into the…
Friday 24 May 2013
Changes slash red tape for community events
New liquor laws make it it easier for community groups to hold events without the need to obtain liquor permits. Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie said the Liquor and…
Friday 24 May 2013
Bendigo Bank CDRL Round 11 Preview
2013 Bendigo Bank A Grade – ROUND 11
Saturday 25 May Tully v Ivanhoes, 6pm KO (Tully Showground) Mossman v Mareeba, 7pm KO (Mossman Showground) Sunday 26 May Atherton v Innisfail,…
Friday May 24 2013
Awards keep coming for wellness@Port
wellness@Port continues as a top day spa choice for travellers, with the business winning its second Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel website.…
Friday May 24 2013
A taste of Broadway comes to Cairns
Get out your bobby socks and practice 'The Twist' as Cairns Civic Theatre hosts Hairspray: The Broadway Musical.
In Hairspray, it’s 1962, the ’50s are out and change is in…
Friday May 24 2013
Port puts stylish foot forward at Modèle13 fashion show
Port’s historic Sugar Wharf hosted the inaugural Modèle13 fashion show on Tuesday night, with seven local boutiques and designers proving locals are spoiled for…
Friday 24 May 2013
Foodie fun for final Carnivale weekend
Food fans from across the region are expected to converge on Port Douglas this weekend to enjoy a host of foodie fun. The weekend starts today (Friday) with the prestigious and…
Thursday 23 May 2013
Perfect Day for Big Carnivale Paddle
A record number of eleven teams entered this year’s Court House Hotel Big Paddle, hosted by the local Outrigger Canoe Club, during the Carnivale Family Beach Day last…
Monday 20 May 2013
Douglas Netball Week 5 Wrap-Up
SENIORS
Information supplied by Corinne Grant Division 1: Crocs 2 def. RingIns 53-13, Cougars def. Crocs 1 46-32 The RingIns were up against it from the first whistle, with a player…
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Fundraiser for local netball legend
The Douglas Netball Association, friends, family and associates would like to invite the Douglas Shire community to an afternoon to support one of our best. Long term and…
Thursday 23 May 2013
Ice creams competition in Port’s Clipper Cup
Yacht racing and the Exemplar Clipper Cup, the region’s premier sailing event, are enjoying resurgence in Port Douglas.
A Far North Queensland town with a proud…
Thursday 23 May 2013
Licensing overhaul for Queensland drivers
Young adults keen to get behind the wheel will have to pass a more stringent licensing test, and licensed seniors will need annual medical check-ups under a raft of…
Thursday 23 May 2013
Get ‘scared scriptless’ at Port improv competition
“Anything could happen, and will!” on June 1, when the Tropical North Theatre Company presents the annual Port Douglas Theatresports competition at Mudlow Street’s…
Monday 20 May 2013
League brawl nets sharks
Three senior Mossman-Port Douglas Sharks will front the league’s judiciary tribunal tonight, called to account for their alleged involvement in an on-field brawl during the Sharks-Southern…
Monday 20 May 2013
Reef Raiders defeat JCU Mariners
The Reef Raiders showed they’ve put last week’s loss firmly behind them, with an eight-point win over James Cook University’s Mariners in Saturday’s rugby union clash.
The Raiders…
Wednesday 22 May 2013
The Gibsons conquer China
It's all now done & dusted!
After 7 gruelling hours we have now conquered the Great Wall Marathon and now that it's done I must admit I loved it!
At the half way mark, however, I…
