Friday 2 November 2012
Snakes prepare for Croc battle
Skytrans Cairns Taipans head coach Aaron Fearne couldn’t care less about the Townsville Crocodiles’ winless record from five starts this season. The Snakes mentor is treating this…
Friday 2 November 2012
Look Up and live!
Whether you're travelling from the far reaches of the globe, or simply walking to the end of your street to watch the upcoming total solar eclipse, the old Scouts' motto of 'Be Prepared' has…
Thursday 1 November 2012
Deadly canisters swept north
Canisters containing deadly chemicals have been found washed ashore in Cairns and as far north as the Torres Strait Islands. As reported on The Newsport last week, silver canisters…
Friday 2 November 2012
Rate debts force Council's hand
Thirty-two properties with a total of $375,000 owed in rates and in excess of $55,000 in water charges will be sold by auction after a decision by Council was made at yesterday's…
Thursday 1 November 2012
There's no place like home
With just two weeks left before the most anticipated event in the region's history, the total solar eclipse, have you decided where you'll witness the event? Beaches from Cairns to…
Thursday 1 November 2012
Atherton feel the Muddies' pinch
by Damian Darlington Muddies Under 12s headed to Tolga keen to take the field against Atherton's second team. Captain Edward lost the toss and was forced to field. Deuble (1-6)…
Thursday 1 November 2012
Out Of Borders - Inside the Dragons
We check back in with French traveller Clement Esso as he brings us one of his last videos before leaving our beautiful region...for now. Clement, who played with the…
Thursday 1 November 2012
Volunteer with benefits
Port Douglas Event Management is calling for course volunteers to assist with the event management of the 2012 CANEGROWERS Solar Eclipse Adventure Marathon on Wednesday 14 November. …
Thursday 1 November 2012
It's Chinatown
The red carpet was rolled out at Cairns Airport yesterday morning to welcome the inaugural China Eastern Airlines flight on the new scheduled service non-stop from Shanghai. The arriving Chinese…
Wednesday 31 October 2012
Employment - Hire the right talent
As the applications for an advertised vacancy arrive, how can your business be sure to pick the right talent for the job amongst all those applicants? Two highly…
Wednesday 31 October 2012
Blue blow Toads away
Three balls is all it took for the Muddies Blue to win their first outright match of season, triumphing by an innings and 35 runs over Mulgrave Toads. The boys made the long trip south…
Wednesday 31 October 2012
Join Paws and Claws at Watergate
The Watergate restaurant is once again helping Paws and Claws with its fundraising efforts and will be holding a charity auction as part of its Melbourne Cup Luncheon on Tuesday 6…
Wednesday 31 October 2012
Cameron wins Stableford comp
by Shona Barbour The course was in great condition for last Tuesday’s Stableford event which was taken out in fine style by Bob Slade with 46 points. Second place was Wayne Soxsmith…
Wednesday 31 October 2012
Noise complaint wakes the dead
The future of the award winning Halloween event 'Haunting of Oak Beach' is in jeopardy according to its creator, Richard Lavender. The event drew 1600 people on Saturday evening,…
Wednesday 31 October 2012
Event horizon
Strategically timed events are the key to extending the region's tourism seasons in years to come, according to a local event manager. Sam Cullen, managing director of Port Douglas Event…
Tuesday 30 October 2012
Blubbers spotted at Four Mile Beach
A number of jellyfish known as 'Blubbers' have been sighted in the water and washed ashore at Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas. According to the Port Douglas Surf Life Saving…
Tuesday 30 October 2012
Help build the case for Mossman aged care
Residents of Mossman are being urged to tell their personal stories to support the case to build an aged care facility behind the Mossman Hospital. The Salvation…
Tuesday 30 October 2012
Muddies Green collect outright win
Heading into Day 2 and with 95 runs in reserve, Muddies Green were keen to win outright against Norths. The Muddies planned for an expected worst case scenario of having to bat…
Tuesday 30 October 2012
Tight ends at Mossman
Men’s Results There were some close games in social bowls on Saturday. R Edwards and Kiwi had a draw with G Marsh and C Maxted 17 all, J Prammer and S Jellis defeated B Barabas and P…
Tuesday 30 October 2012
Kings full of surprises
Somebody forgot to tell the Sydney Kings that they are supposed to be the easy beats of the NBL this season as the visitors took care of both FNQ opponents. I had a slight feeling they…
Wednesday 31 October 2012
Be 'breast aware'
Cancer Council Queensland is encouraging the state’s women to prioritise regular breast screenings, to increase the rate of women accessing free screening through BreastScreen Queensland. The…
Tuesday 30 October 2012
Boardwalk packed for Porttoberfest
Hundreds of people packed the Port Douglas Marina on Saturday to celebrate Porttoberfest, Port Douglas' own take on the famous German Oktoberfest beer festival. With the sun…
Monday 29 October 2012
Under 16 Raiders match report
The Under 16 Raiders were looking to put in a good performance against TAS Whiterock to avenge the Under 14 and Under 12 losses from earlier in the evening. TAS kicked off and it…
Monday 29 October 2012
Under 14 Raiders match report
The Under 14 Reef Raiders played at home under lights for the first time this season and with a win last week the boys were full of confidence. The match started out at a franic…
Monday 29 October 2012
Under 12 Raiders match report
by Lurline Jenkins The Under 12s Port Douglas Rugby Union team hosted Barron Red in the first home game of the season on the Friday night in Port Douglas. Barron shocked the home…
