Tuesday 14 May 2013
Douglas Junior Netball Round up
The Douglas Junior Netball competition started this week with the 10/Under competition on Court 1, The Beach Babes playing Michelle Teasdale's learner team.
Michelle's team have…
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Junior Sharks RL weekend round up
The mighty U/6 Sharkies took on the Edmonton Storm last Saturday at the Mossman Showgrounds and again put on a great display of footy for the home crowd. Ryder Smith and Caleb…
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Mossman District Rifle Club Shooting Report
Saturday’s afternoon target shooting session was hampered by an overlay of cloud and constant gusts of wind which made hitting the centre target a challenge to all. 400…
Wed 15 May 2013
Douglas go well at Innisfail Netball Carnival
The Fowler’s Group club netball carnival was hosted by the Innisfail Netball Association last weekend. The event was well occupied with a brave 45 teams competing over…
Tuesday 14 May 2013
Niramaya under new management
One of Port Douglas’ premier luxury resorts, Niramaya Villas and Spa, has appointed new management who will be responsible for generating increased occupancy rates and revitalising its…
Monday 27 May 2013
This week in Chamber
The Douglas Chamber congratulates The Newsport Daily for getting a dedicated Business Page for our region! We will be actively supporting this initiative by contributing weekly …
Tuesday 14 May 2013
First Mossman Youth Driver program
Mossman Rotary Club is conducting a driver awareness course for local high school students this coming Friday 17th May at Mossman Showgrounds.
Some sixty students (Grade 11/12) will…
Tuesday 14 May 2013
Carnivale just 3 days out
The celebrities will begin to roll into town as Port Douglas Carnivale officially gets underway this Friday, May 17th. Port Douglas Carnivale manager Ken Dobbs said they were expecting…
Tuesday 14 May 2013
Public vote for Danny Ross
Local lad turned, 'The Voice' superstar, Danny Ross took to the live stage on Monday evening in the 'Showdown' rounds of the Win Television blockbuster talent show called 'The Voice'.
He…
Tuesday 14 May 2013
Junior Croc round up
Under 8s
By Matthew Scott
U8 Crocs put on a clinic for Mother's Day Second home game of the year saw the mighty Port Douglas under 8’s crocs put on a clinic for 12 proud mothers on Sunday…
Tuesday 14 May 2013
Can you help police?
CCTV captures a person of interest with regard to the disappearance of an electronic bike from Port Douglas' Peninsula Boutique Hotel last Wednesday night
The Port Douglas Police asks…
Tuesday 14 May 2013
Family fun for QTs first birthday
A great family day was enjoyed last Saturday (May 11th) at QT Resort in Port Douglas to celebrate their first birthday since taking over and refurbishing the resort.
Port Douglas…
Tuesday 14 May 2013
Mossman Golf Club weekly wrap up
Tuesdays Monthly Medal sponsored by Blood Orange was won by Bruce Cheesman with nett 66 ahead of Matty Gray 67 and Maurice Meth 71.
Nearest the pins – John Carney on 6, Ian Steley on…
Tuesday 14 May 2013
Community comments welcomed for Wet Tropics
Determined to ensure the community stays in touch with and helps shape their strategic plans, the Wet Tropics Management Authority (WETMA) held an public outreach forum in…
Monday 13 May 2013
Huge support for Low Isles book launch
Some 180 locals came out to celebrate the launch of the Low Isles Preservation Society's book at The Central Hotel last night. Organisers were expecting about 100 guests but…
Monday 13 May 2013
Votes flowing in for Business Awards
The Douglas Business Awards for 2013 may still be over five months away, but already voting activity has been intense. More than 5,000 votes have been cast for over 300 local…
Monday 13 May 2013
What do 2 million Aussies have in common?
beyondblue has launched a landmark national awareness campaign to help Australians recognise the most common symptoms of anxiety conditions. The centrepiece of the Get to…
Friday 10 May 2013
Annular eclipse spectacular
Our skies have been graced by the second solar eclipse in six months - this time an annular eclipse that almost reached total eclipse proportions. All but a small crescent of the sun was…
Friday 10 May 2013
CDRL Round 9 preview
Mareeba Gladiators player-coach Rod Jensen is warning his players to be wary of a wounded Atherton Roosters side ahead of their Bendigo Bank CDRL A Grade Round 9 derby clash this weekend. The…
Monday 13 May 2013
The eyes have it
It's time to take a look at who swept the awards in April's Best Photo Competition. Ian Waldren's eye-catching 'Colour Co-ordinated Eyes' is such a unique shot it couldn't be overlooked by the judges,…
Friday 10 May 2013
Nothing trivial about this cause
After the success of last month's K-Star Charity Trivia Night another event has been planned to help some of the world' most underprivileged people. On Wednesday 15 May, the Central…
Friday 10 May 2013
Mother's Day comp winner announced
One lucky Mum will soon take to the skies with Updraught Mircrolights & Hang Gliders thanks to their loved ones who entered The Newsport's 'Throw Your Mum Off A Cliff' Mother's Day…
Friday 10 May 2013
Meet Jeff Tate
Jeff Tate is a bureaucrat, an artist, a runner, and has a resting heart-rate of 54. Oh, and he's also the man who will lead Douglas to de-amalgamation. With his car packed at his home near Adelaide,…
Thursday 9 May 2013
Dragons burnt by poor defence
by Nick Tither The Nathan Verri Dragons suffered their second loss of the season against top of the table Marlin Coast on Saturday evening. The Dragons, chasing three points in slippery…
Thursday 9 May 2013
Pythons unstoppable
The Port Auto Carwash Pythons continued their dominance of the Cairns Under 13 indoor soccer competition on Tuesday night. The boys played their best game of the season with a 16-1 win…
