Wednesday 6 February 2013
Toads in a hole
This week saw the Muddies Blues up against the Mulgrave Toads at home in the second game of the double header. Winning the toss and electing to bat, Sam Hodgson and Keith Taylor opened up and…
Tuesday 5 February 2013
Course packed for monthly medal
by Shona Barbour A huge field of players took to Mossman Golf Club to compete in the Monthly Medal. Here's a recap of all the action from the club. Tuesday’s Stableford event was…
Tuesday 5 February 2013
I don't want to harp on, but...
The Taipans flew to Mexico on the weekend to take on the Melbourne Tigers with a voodoo on their heads; one win from the last 22 attempts. A betting man would think ‘tails’ might…
Tuesday 5 February 2013
Ship wrecked, but this one's child's play
The popular playground at Rex Smeal Park has reached the end of its lifespan with Council workers removing the equipment last week. But parents, have no fear, the old…
Tuesday 5 February 2013
QT built for speed
If the thought of yet another tedious evening testing the water with yet another prospective partner is too much to bear, perhaps it's time to change your approach. This Valentine's Day at QT…
Tuesday 5 February 2013
Boat sinks on Port's power line
Port Douglas' electricity supply could be in jeopardy after a boat sunk where the main power cable crosses Dickson Inlet. The boat 'Alacrity', whose mast and some of its hull…
Monday 4 February 2013
Shooters brave the heat
by Steve Cruickshank Saturday was another hot and steamy day at the range with a few good men turning up to try their skills behind their favourite rifle. First on the mound was the…
Monday 4 February 2013
"We are amalgamating"
An announcement has been made that will impact on the Douglas region's business community, and without a polling booth in sight. The Mossman Chamber of Commerce will merge with the Port…
Monday 4 February 2013
Coulthard wins award on the QT
Aspiring cricket star David Coulthard has been awarded with a new sponsorship arrangement in recognition of his achievements, which culminated in his selection in a national Under 16s…
Friday 1 February 2013
Chris Isaak - Beyond The Sun Tour
From crooner to retro-rocker to one of music’s most sensitive singer-songwriters, Chris has been making some of the coolest music for the past 25 years. In addition to being a…
Friday 1 February 2013
Rychart still weeks away
The Skytrans Cairns Taipans yesterday confirmed forward Dusty Rychart would remain sidelined for three to four more weeks after team doctors discovered a hairline fracture in his lower…
Friday 1 February 2013
Group grows support for Mossman garden
A group of dedicated volunteers are continuing to work towards the creation of a botanic gardens in Mossman. Representatives of Mossman Botanic Garden Group have met with…
Friday 1 February 2013
Locals remember Cyclone Yasi
As Cyclone Yasi loomed frighteningly large on weather radars in the days before the category five storm hit the east coast, it appeared inevitable that Port Douglas and the entire…
Monday 4 February 2013
Visitors with history keep coming back
Frank Chamberlin lives in the inner Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy and this year he and his wife Danielle will celebrate their 20th visit to Port Douglas. This is his view of us…
Entsch eyes another term
Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has welcomed the news of a September 14 federal election, announced by Prime Minister Julia Gillard yesterday. Mr Entsch sai he was looking forward to "locking in…
Thursday 31 January 2013
G'day China
An estimated 500 Chinese travellers will visit the Douglas region as part of Chinese New Year celebrations next month. While still a fledgling market for tourism operators, the number represents…
Thursday 31 January 2013
Blues fall short in Mareeba
This week Muddies Blue headed to Mareeba for their 30 over match and felt good about being top of the table. However, this was to be short lived. Skipper Cody won the toss with the…
Thursday 31 January 2013
Cairns NRL trial almost a sell-out
Far North Queensland has once again proven itself as one of the most passionate rugby league regions in Australia, with the NRL trial match in Cairns next month already almost a…
Thursday 31 January 2013
Water fluoridation to cease
Cairns Regional Council has voted to cease fluoridation of water supplies, supporting a policy established by the Local Government Association Queensland (LGAQ). Mayor Bob Manning said…
Wednesday 30 January 2013
Beaches closed on irukandji threat
Two suspected irukandji stings were reported off Four Mile Beach on the weekend with a seven year-old boy and 33 year-old woman treated at Mossman Hospital. Col Sparkes from…
Wednesday 30 January 2013
Steley, Doolah win 4BBB
Mossman Golf Club players and visitors had a challenging week with tropical weather patterns. The course was playable on Monday, however, showers prevailed in the evening and the…
Wednesday 30 January 2013
Now that's a paint job!
Scaffolding and a giant 60 metre crane has been looming large over Port Douglas resort, Coconut Grove, on Macrossan Street this week. The crane has been brought in to assist in the…
Thursday 31 January 2013
Mossman goes back to the flicks
by Pam Willis Burden A new publication set to be launched next week will take a look at over a century of history of the two cinemas in Mossman - the Photoplay and the Rex. The…
Bloody Ell'! What a response!
Will Ellen DeGeneres be the answer to the prayers of the Australian tourism industry? Probably not. But her recent announcement to bring her lucky audience to the lucky country has certainly struck a chord…
Wednesday 30 January 2013
Miglioranza quite a catch
Muddies Green and Rovers checked out the Griffith Park pitch pre-game which looked sensational, but noting some softness under the surface Muddies were keen to bowl first. The…
