Monday 26 November 2012
Mirage makes life hard for shooters
Saturday was clear and very hot, with a sun-illuminated target and a persistent and vigorous mirage to make life difficult for Target Rifle shooters in a Double 600m…
Monday 26 November 2012
Newsport claims "not accurate or fair"
The following is a response to The Newsport article 'Talk's cheap in progressing Port' (Wednesday 21 November, 2012) by Port Douglas Chamber of Commerce committee member and…
Monday 26 November 2012
Innovation a priority for Council
Council has declared its support of innovative business projects will remain despite the departure of two key staff members from their Economic Development and Innovation unit. …
Friday 23 November 2012
Kerry criticism unfounded: Fearne
Skytrans Cairns Taipans head coach Aaron Fearne wants fans to look past the box score to see just how effective Kerry Williams has been this season. The Taipans mentor has hit…
Friday 23 November 2012
Good morning Mongolia!
Here's an interesting little fact that was discovered in the offices of The Newsport yesterday - we had our first reader in Mongolia! Soon after yesterday's 'Connect' (the weekly email…
Friday 23 November 2012
Life's Rosie in Port Douglas
Rosie Wang has seen great swathes of the planet but has chosen Port Douglas to call home. Her move has been captured on the top-rating reality TV show 'House Hunters International.' …
Thursday 22 November 2012
Nervous wait on NYE fireworks
The future of the much-loved New Year's Eve fireworks in Port Douglas is once again up in the air as Council deliberates on a funding application by the Port Douglas Chamber of…
Thursday 22 November 2012
Fuel costs no longer on the nose
Far North Queensland tourism operators Jan and Peter Claxton have struck a winning formula for the Great Barrier Reef, their clients and their bottom line. The couple, who own…
Thursday 22 November 2012
Crocs to light up 2013
It might still be the cricket season, but there's plenty happening for the Port Douglas Crocs AFL club with new lights raring to go, pre-season training kicking off, and the possible…
Thursday 22 November 2012
So you think you can think
High-class trivia has come to QT Resort Port Douglas, with the now legendary Quizmaster Kevin 'K-Star' Eldridge taking the competition to a new level. Every second Thursday starting…
Thursday 22 November 2012
Cooke runs hot at Mossman
by Shona Barbour Last Tuesday's Monthly Medal sponsored by Mal and Leonie Phillips was won by Graham Cooke with 68 net, ahead of Jock O’Kane with net 70 on a count-back to Brett Deuble.…
Wednesday 21 November 2012
Daintree on display
The diversity, beauty and inspirational qualities of the Daintree will be showcased this Friday at the inaugural Destination Daintree Art Prize. Organised by Douglas Arts Studio Gallery…
Friday 23 November 2012
Focus feature: Temptations and torment
Travel writer and photographer Fiona Harper recalls her personal eclipse experience and overcoming the challenges of the grueling Solar Eclipse Marathon. An extraordinary…
Wednesday 21 November 2012
Carling's come from behind win
Last Sunday I headed inland to Lake Tinaroo for the Lake Tinaroo Sprint Triathlon, the last Triathlon on the Cairns Crocs calendar. The race consisted of a 750m swim, 20km…
Wednesday 21 November 2012
Go mufti at Mossman Bowls
Men’s Results With many players away for the Super Challenge in South Cairns on Saturday social bowls were enjoyed by only a few remaining bowlers. In a close game S Chatterton and…
Wednesday 21 November 2012
Atherton2 star in Mossman trek
Playing their first home game in a month, Under 12 Muddies captain Curtis lost the toss, and in an enterprising move Atherton2 sent the junior Muddies into bat. Davenport (6)…
Wednesday 21 November 2012
Marine Reserve still contentious
The creation of the world’s largest marine reserve beyond the Great Barrier Reef will open the door to greater scientific discoveries, tourism growth and jobs for Cairns…
Wednesday 21 November 2012
Talk's cheap in progressing Port
The Port Douglas Chamber of Commerce will meet this week to discuss their objectives for the next 12 months after a busy tourist season meant its resources were stretched to…
Tuesday 20 November 2012
TAS too strong for U14 Raiders
The second home game of the year for the Under 14 Raiders was played under lights on Friday in which they took on the much bigger TAS White Rock. The Raiders started off well and…
Tuesday 20 November 2012
Regional schools given reef accolades
Holloways Beach Environmental Education Centre and Redlynch State College have scooped environmental accolades for protecting their local environment and the Great Barrier…
Tuesday 20 November 2012
Home-grown “Circus” troupe ready to perform
The circus is coming to town as the Mossman & District Gymnastics Club host their end of year presentation night next Friday, 30 November, between 6pm and 7pm at…
Tuesday 20 November 2012
Taipans' woes continue
Mental errors plagued the Taipans once again as they let a 14 point lead slip away and let Wollongong out of the bag in the process. Three wins from eight starts and third bottom on the…
Tuesday 20 November 2012
What's on for the festive season?
With last week’s eclipse now part of history, attention is now turning to the fast-approaching festive season. It's hard to believe that Christmas is just 35 days away, and the…
Tuesday 20 November 2012
Even a Band-Aid will do
Port Douglas Police officer-in-charge Sergeant Damian Meadows has called for fast action to resolve issues at the Captain Cook Highway/Port Douglas Road intersection after carnage…
Monday 19 November 2012
Visitor steals rifle range win
Saturday was clear and hot, with a vigorous mirage that faded as a southerly breeze picked up, presenting challenging conditions for Target Rifle shooters in a Double 600m…
