Friday 22 March 2013
Crocs AFL Presidents weekly report
The weekend of the 16/17th we played in the pre-season cup at Cazaly's without a win but it was a 'good hit' out prior to the season opener against Centrals on Easter Thursday 28th…
Friday 22 March 2013
Sharks looking for 1st win under lights
Both the Mossman Port Douglas Sharks and their opposition, Atherton, will be looking for their first win of the season when they go head to head at Mossman Showgrounds on…
Monday 25 March 2013
Drugs and property bust nets 39 charges
Mossman detectives have seized drugs and property with an estimated street value of $300,000 following the completion of Operation Cairns Dragon.
Senior Constable Russ Parker…
Monday 25 March 2013
Locals discover the Gourmet Trail
On Saturday evening just over 40 guests enjoyed the culinary magic of Peppers Beach Clubs' 'Sublime' Restaurant Head Chef, Ralph Campbell and his team as they indulged themselves…
Monday 25 March 2013
EXCLUSIVE REPORT : Birthing backflip for Mossman despite summit
A return of full time birthing services at Mossman Multi Purpose Health Service does not look to be on the radar anytime soon, according to State…
Monday 25 March 2013
Kempton to speak at Chamber meeting
Member for Cook, David Kempton, will be guest speaker at Port Douglas Chamber of Commerce’s general meeting on Tuesday evening at the Central Hotel. Mr Kempton will speak on the…
Friday 22 March 2013
Time for Neighbourhood Watch
Support is being sought for the conception of Neighbourhood Watch programmes for Port Douglas and the Douglas region. Neighbourhood Watch programmes are on the comeback in Far…
Friday 22 March 2013
Lovely morning for a walk
Paws and Claws Port Douglas, Cairns Road Runners and Cairns Regional Council are joining forces to raise money for Paws and Claws’ new animal care facility, with a dog-friendly fun run and…
Friday 22 March 2013
China travel market loves our region
A trip to Beijing by a Port Douglas accommodation owner is hoped to help further stimulate relationships with the rapidly emerging Chinese high-end travel market. Jason Moore, of…
Friday 22 March 2013
A Tea Party at The Tanks
Jeff Martin of the Canadian band The Tea Party returns to an intimate solo format at The Tanks Art Centre on Saturday, April 20. Jeff will be performing the best of The Tea Party plus an…
Friday 22 March 2013
Douglas Netball notes
Douglas Netball Association will hold its AGM this coming Tuesday, March 26 at 6pm at the Port Douglas Sporting Complex. All members are invited and two players from each team are required…
Thursday 21 March 2013
Muddies Blue edge out Greens for place in 2 day Final
MATCH REPORT
The Muddies Blue are on track for the C-grade double after battling to a five wicket win over their Green counterparts in an epic two day…
Thursday 21 March 2013
Nathan Deuble steers U12 muddies to win
The Atherton Scorpions won the toss and sent the Muddies in to bat. The run chase started with Vincent Killeen pulling the first ball of the match over square leg for four…
Friday 22 March 2013
Do or die for Taipans tonight
It’s do or die for the Cairns Taipans as when they play the Melbourne Tigers in the final round of the NBL at the Cairns Convention Centre tonight.
I’ve put the actual scenarios…
Thursday 21 March 2013
Local Sports Clubs 'Get Going' funding
Hundreds of Queensland sporting and recreation clubs are set to Get Going with grants from the first round of the State government’s $18 million grassroots funding…
Thursday 21 March 2013
Matt Hayden batting for Queensland tourism
Australian cricket legend and proud Queenslander Matt Hayden will front a new tourism marketing campaign to encourage more Indian visitors to travel to the…
Thursday 21 March 2013
TV transmission disruptions for Cow Bay
Cairns Regional Council has sent out a message to advise residents that television services will be disrupted in the Cow Bay area next week.
The Alexandra Range…
Thursday 21 March 2013
Top evening at Port Fusion
About 120 guests from some 60 local businesses got together on Tuesday at the newly opened Coco's Restaurant and Bar to enjoy the first Port Fusion business networking evening of 2013. …
Thursday 21 March 2013
Errors cost Raiders Third Round
A game of errors, many uncharacteristic, that cost the Raiders, but great character to fight back from 22 - 7 half time score to be 22- 19 with little time to go. Final score 29 –…
Wednesday 20 March 2013
Dog attack in Wonga
A 61 year-old Wonga woman was attacked by a dog early yesterday morning in Snapper Island Drive in front of horrified students on their way to school. Denise Collins, who is undergoing…
Wednesday 20 March 2013
Carnivale program launched
Port Douglas Carnivale unveiled its 2013 event program yesterday with organisers saying there is a lot to look forward to this year with new events, surprise celebrity appearances and…
Wednesday 20 March 2013
Junior Marlin squad selected
Douglas Netball held trials last Friday for Junior Marlin selection at the Mossman Indoor Sports Complex. Heather McLaren, president from the Marlin Coast Netball Association…
Wednesday 20 March 2013
Kangaroos down Knights in CDRL
Kangaroos continued their fine start to the CDRL Bendigo Bank A Grade season with a 38-14 win over Ivanhoes in searingly hot conditions at Vico Oval on Sunday. Roos coach Michael…
Tuesday 19 March 2013
Ruff Red takes Closehaven Cup
In almost calm conditions eleven yachts contested the Closehaven Cup, race one of the Closehaven Marina Trophy Series with a prize pool of $500 on offer. A favourite course for many…
Monday 18 March 2013
Hot shots hit the mark
Saturday was a near perfect day at the Rifle Range with a light breeze and a very light mirage to give all six club members a nice, relaxing afternoon shoot. First to set his rifle up…
