Wednesday 3 October 2012
Queens' birthday nothing to celebrate
While many celebrated a welcome public holiday on Monday thanks to a change in Queens' Birthday dates, it is yet to be known just what impact the change will have on…
Wednesday 3 October 2012
Net closes in on Four Mile flasher
UPDATED - Wednesday 10.32am Police have arrested a 56 year-old Mowbray man on a charge of Committing an Indecent Act relating to the incident outlined in the article below.…
Wednesday 3 October 2012
Variety is the spice of life
Our panel of expert judges have deliberated and have narrowed down the field to their top 10 favourite photos for September...now it's over to you. Photos, like music, can be such a…
Wednesday 3 October 2012
Johnson haul hands Blue win
Day 2 and United resumed the day at 1/11 after 8 overs. The conditions were perfect for an afternoon of cricket and Muddies Blue were ready to get stuck in. But, just before play,…
Wednesday 3 October 2012
It's not easy being green
Muddies Green commenced Day 2 against Mulgrave Punjabi missing three of last week’s players due to work, travel or injury. Walz was subbed and Gaul filled in as 12th man, but missing…
Tuesday 2 October 2012
Buddy Hell!
In the aftermath of a great Grand Final it’s sad there had to be a loser. Hawthorn had their chances but were probably a bit wasteful in front of goal. Leigh Matthews, at the start of the game, said…
Tuesday 2 October 2012
Record entries for Innovations Awards
A record 87 entries have been received for the 2012 Tropical Innovation Awards, and applicants will learn of their fate on 30 November. 52 entries were received from our…
Tuesday 2 October 2012
Glimpse inside the shelter
With less than two months to go before the Port Douglas cyclone shelter is due for completion by construction company, Northbuild, we bring you pictures from within the building which will…
Monday 1 October 2012
Douglas businesses ready to shine
You'd better be quick if you'd like to throw your support behind a local business, with just one day left to vote in the Port Douglas Magazine 2012 Douglas Business Awards. Almost…
Monday 1 October 2012
Face to face with Great Whites
VIDEO: Mossman's Yolly Bosiger continues her underwater adventures, this time braving cold, grey South Australian waters to come face to face with one of the most powerful creatures of…
Monday 1 October 2012
Workshop for grant hopefuls
The next round of Cairns Regional Council community grants is about to open and prospective applicants are invited to learn more at a workshop this week. Funding is available via four…
Tuesday 2 October 2012
Blake honoured at Mossman
by Shona Barbour Congratuations to Geoff Goodwin who was installed as President of the Mossman Golf Club at the AGM on Sunday 23 September. New Committee members are Rick Herschell…
Friday 28 September 2012
Run Marathons - Week 18
The last 50 or so years has seen some dramatic shifts in footwear. From thin soled, leather wrapped shoes to extreme levels of absorption we’ve seen it all. Feet are not just structures…
Friday 28 September 2012
Opera under the stars
It may be the influence of the Sheraton Mirage's new owner, theatre king David Marriner, but the famous resort will soon host a night of opera under the stars. Saturday October 6th 2012. As…
Friday 28 September 2012
Cyclone shelter "a last resort"
The multi-million dollar Port Douglas cyclone shelter will be the last port in a storm for people seeking safety from a severe weather event. Acting Council CEO Peter Tabulo said…
Friday 28 September 2012
Whileaway Book Club Review - On The Road
Author: JACK KEROUAC Sal Paradise, young and innocent, joins the slightly crazed Dean Moriarty on a breathless, exuberant ride back and forth across the United…
Tuesday 2 October 2012
School funding bucks trend
Eight local schools will receive up to $160,000 as part of the State Government’s two-year, $200 million Advancing Our Schools Maintenance Fund. Daintree State School ($17,830),…
Friday 28 September 2012
Cystic Fibrosis walk tomorrow
A sea of red reflected the community support for those impacted by Cystic Fibrosis in 2011, and organisers of the Great Strides Walkathon are hoping to see a similar turnout for…
Thursday 27 September 2012
Mossman Mill jobs up for grabs
Mackay Sugar’s Mossman Mill has commenced its recruitment program for its 2013 Apprentice Intake, with the aim of providing three people the chance to kick-start their trade career…
Thursday 27 September 2012
A minute with Pat Rafter
We caught up with Pat and took a minute out of his hectic schedule to ask him about his experiences of our region, and how he thinks Port is perceived by the rest of the country. The…
Thursday 27 September 2012
Watch out, drivers urged
A plea has gone out to motorists and pedestrians to watch out for cane trains during the cutting season. Queensland Rail Acting Chief Executive Officer Jim Benstead said too many people…
Thursday 27 September 2012
Douglas cricketers in top form
by Levi Trewick Last week, a team of young Douglas cricketers played a three day carnival in Tolga as part of the trials for selecting a peninsula school boys team. Eight teams…
Thursday 27 September 2012
Dragons celebrate a winning season
The champion Verri Industries Douglas Dragons held their Presentation night at the Port Douglas Yacht Club on Sunday evening to celebrate their first ever Premier winning…
Thursday 27 September 2012
And then there were 2
The Hawks and Swans make it through to the big dance and it’s the result we wanted for a close finale! This could easily go either way and this is what I think will happen... Grand…
Thursday 27 September 2012
Muddies Green silence Punjabi
Winning the toss Muddies Green had no hesitation in choosing to bat against the Mulgrave Punjabi at Edmonton on Sunday afternoon despite the true “greenness” of some of their…
