Wednesday 24 April 2013
Dragons find their fire
by Nick Tither The Douglas United Dragons re-visited the scene of their grand final win at Endeavour Park against a Redlynch side desperate to get themselves, like the Dragons, off the…
Wednesday 24 April 2013
Holloway all the way at Mossman
by Shona Barbour Mossman Golf Club members are enjoying perfect weather conditions. Last Tuesday's Stableford was won by Phil Holloway with 39 points ahead of Cameron Walton 37 and…
Wednesday 24 April 2013
Gymnasts star in district comp
On Saturday the Mossman and District Gymnastics Club had nine of their finest gymnasts compete against clubs from Atherton, Mareeba, Barron Valley, Southside Cairns, Malanda and…
Wednesday 24 April 2013
Raiders continue on their merry way
The Raiders, with a couple of personal down, needed to be resolute and determined to back up the excellent performances of the two previous weeks taking two, five point wins…
Wednesday 24 April 2013
A nice Segway, or is it?
In an Australian first, the Newman Government will allow the use of Segways on footpaths and bikeways from later this year. Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said it made…
Wednesday 24 April 2013
Dickson Inlet crocodile caught
Department of Environment and Heritage Protection rangers have caught and removed a 2.3 metre male crocodile at Dickson Inlet, Port Douglas. A floating trap was set for the animal on…
Tuesday 23 April 2013
What's happening on ANZAC Day 2013
ANZAC Day, this coming Thursday 25th April 2013, starts at 5.30am at the Cenotaph at the Douglas Shire Council offices opposite Woolworths in Mossman for the Dawn Service to…
Tuesday 23 April 2013
RECIPE OF THE WEEK (with reader's special offer)
Zingy Island Wagyu Beef with Kipfler potatoes, mushrooms and broccoli
Recipe of the Week
Zingy Island Wagyu Beef with Kipfler potatoes, mushrooms and broccoli…
Tuesday 23 April 2013
Holly relinquishes Miss Carnivale title
In a surprise announcement the newly crowned Miss Carnivale, Holly Alifraco, has stepped down with this year's runner up Emma Farrell to now take on the role. “Unfortunately…
Tuesday 23 April 2013
Junior Sharkies take on Roos
It was a huge weekend of Junior Rugby League, and Jenni Walker brings you all the action from the Under 7s right through to Under 15s. UNDER 7 The Under 7 Sharks returned to the…
Tuesday 23 April 2013
McKellar continues winning streak
Four competitors turned out for a hot sunny afternoon’s shoot competing in a 700 metre double range with an intermittent shadow on the target. Neil Attwood was the first…
Monday 22 April 2013
Carnivale 2013 launched and ready for action
In front of a packed Combineds Club audience of around 150 people including special guest CRC Div 10 Councillor Julia Leu, Ken Dobbs, Carnival Manager introduced the…
Tuesday 23 April 2013
Under 8 Crocs impress at home
by Matthew Scott Eleven very excited Under 8s Crocs were keen to impress after a three-week break and play their first home game of the year at the Croc Pit in front of a vocal home…
Tuesday 23 April 2013
Crocs gallant in defeat
Venturing into the Tigers' den at Watsons Oval on Saturday provided the Crocs with the opportunity to find out where the team stood against the power side of the moment. The Tigers…
Tuesday 23 April 2013
Remembering ANZAC Day
Janet Rogers is an English journalist and who spent last April in Australia and happened to be in Port Douglas on ANZAC Day. She wrote this article about her experience on that day as, in her…
Tuesday 23 April 2013
Ecotourism plan open for comment
The Newman Government has released its draft Ecotourism Plan for public input. National Parks Minister Steve Dickson, along with Tourism Minister Jann Stuckey unveiled the…
Tuesday 23 April 2013
Secret garden to be revealed
The future of the Mossman Botanic Garden will be revealed as the committee unveil their plan to invited guests at the Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas tonight. A tight-lipped Tony Woodall…
Monday 22 April 2013
Queenslanders have a week to hand in illegal firearms
Police Minister Jack Dempsey has warned all Queenslanders the deadline to hand in or register any unregistered firearms is rapidly approaching. Mr Dempsey…
Monday 22 April 2013
A great day out for Paws n Claws
Over one hundred locals accompanied by their mix and match of canine friends enjoyed a beautiful sunny morning on Saturday (20th April) for the Paws n Claws 'Paws on the Run' fun run…
Monday 22 April 2013
Adam Cousens Free Concert at Sheraton Mirage
This Saturday (20th April) singer songwriter Adam Cousens is performing at the Sheraton Mirage, Port Douglas from 7pm absolutely FREE.
Adam is on his Shot Gun single and…
Friday 19 April 2013
Weekend Sport preview
Before I start on the footy, massive kudos to Andre Lemanis & the NZ Breakers for pulling off a 3peat of NBL championships. Andre was captain of our team in 1990 (yes 23 years ago) &…
Monday 22 April 2013
"Cult" grows as you lay sleeping
As you lay sleeping, an underground movement with a growing number of members is gaining momentum, getting fitter, stronger, and faster in preparation for their day of reckoning. …
Friday 19 April 2013
It's all ABOUT YOU!
Cancer Council renew call for solarium ban Major misconceptions following the introduction of new regulations have renewed Cancer Council Queensland’s call for a state wide ban on…
Friday 19 April 2013
Courtyard Music returns
After a successful opening year in 2012, Courtyard Music will return to the Clink Theatre Port Douglas in 2013. The unique monthly event, where the Clink's outdoor deck creates an intimate…
Friday 19 April 2013
Mossman Mill to reach capacity
Mackay Sugar and Tableland Canegrowers Limited has entered into Cane Supply Agreements with cane growers on the Atherton Tablelands, which will result in approximately 700,000 tonnes of…
