Wednesday 26 September 2012
Rafter takes on tourism chiefs
Tennis ace Pat Rafter is continuing his Tropical North Queensland experience with his family, but has returned to the court for a 'friendly' with some local tourism chiefs. Pat…
Wednesday 26 September 2012
Celebrating Diane Cilento
Far North Queenslanders are in for a treat next Saturday when an international film star’s family put on a show. On the first year anniversary of Diane Cilento’s passing, community…
Wednesday 26 September 2012
Inside Port - Farewell Sally
by David Breit James Simpson (Simpson and his donkey) had a strong sense of responsibility. He embodied the Anzac spirit of selflessness, determination, humanism, courage and…
Wednesday 26 September 2012
Chip away for Chisel
by Shona Barbour Mossman Golf Club will be hosting an annual event to commemorate our great mate Ian “Chisel” McCormack. The amended date is Saturday 13 October, so get your funny…
Wednesday 26 September 2012
Port standouts at Ellis Beach
by Melanie Goodman A sea of fluoro pink was the catch cry of this weekend’s Surf Lifesaving Carnival at Ellis Beach with the introduction of compulsory high visibility singlets…
Wednesday 26 September 2012
Police remember fallen officers
This Friday marks Police Remembrance Day, an occasion to pay tribute to police officers who have passed away in the course of, or after, serving their community. A service will…
Wednesday 26 September 2012
Charges laid after brutal hit
Almost a month after the attack on a 30 year-old Port Douglas man in Macrossan Street was caught on camera, Police have finally arrested the suspect and charges have been laid. …
Wednesday 26 September 2012
Ruffy surprises in Spring Series
Poseidon Sailaway Spring Series Race 1 Five yachts came to the start of the Spring Series, the final series in the three seasonal series Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship. …
Tuesday 25 September 2012
Rafter hits town
Two-time US Open champion and Australian tennis legend Pat Rafter is in Port Douglas as part of his ambassadorial role with Mantra Hotels. Rafter is in the region to experience many of the…
Tuesday 25 September 2012
Gymnasts excel in tricky Challenge
Two teams of girls represented the Mossman & District Gymnastics Club at the MACCA Team Challenge at Barron Valley recently. Competing in Levels 2 and 3 of the Women’s…
Tuesday 25 September 2012
Katter welcomes uranium debate
The Member for Mount Isa and Queensland Leader of Katter's Australian Party, Robbie Katter, has welcomed a public debate on uranium, but urged the LNP Government not to use it as…
Tuesday 25 September 2012
Kids go medieval
When a group of kids line up for hand to hand medieval combat like the knights of Ye Dayes of Olde, the excitement is palpable. Far from being a macabre spectator sport for adults, Camelot Kids…
Tuesday 25 September 2012
Where will you view the eclipse?
The countdown to the total solar eclipse has ducked below 50 days, and around 50,000 people are expected to converge on the region to witness the spectacular phenomenon. With…
Tuesday 25 September 2012
Pedal power hits region
This week 300 of the best Queensland regional mountain bikers are competing in the second annual Gravitate event at Smithfield. Rob Giason, CEO of Tourism Tropical North Queensland, said…
Tuesday 25 September 2012
Wolland wins Super Challenge
Men’s Results Congratulations to all the players who attended the Super Challenge on Saturday in South Johnson. In particular, congratulations go to Bernie Wolland who won the…
Monday 24 September 2012
Muddies kick start season
In the first game of the season the lads were keen to get out and play against United. Captain Simon Cody won the toss and had no hesitation in batting first on what was a good looking…
Monday 24 September 2012
Kempton praises law change
Member for Cook David Kempton has supported changes to Queensland’s Body Corporate laws which he says will reduce red-tape and regulation for the local real estate industry. Mr Kempton…
Monday 24 September 2012
Big bucks saved by CRC energy efficiency
Energy efficiency measures have saved Cairns Regional Council in the order of $260,000 in energy costs in the last financial year, according to a greenhouse gas inventory…
Monday 24 September 2012
All the action from the range
Saturday was clear and calm, but with a moderate mirage and well-shadowed targets to challenge Target Rifle shooters in a Double 400m Competition. In the first 400 metre match Neil…
Friday 21 September 2012
No relief for our neediest
People battling poverty and domestic violence in the region may have one less avenue for help after Mossman Community Centre had their emergency relief funding cut in the recent State…
Friday 21 September 2012
An evening with Kora Organics
Supermodel Miranda Kerr’s family-owned and operated company, Kora Organics, is coming to Port Douglas in October for an evening with the local ladies. Despite recently having a child…
Friday 21 September 2012
Lagoons continues winning streak
The winning streak for Port Douglas restaurants continues, and this time it's the Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas putting the town's name up in lights. In Brisbane last weekend, the…
Friday 21 September 2012
The Great Comedy Debate - Far North Queensland Style!
Welcome to the 2012 GREAT COMEDY DEBATE at the Clink Theatre. Following in the tradition of the comedy debates of the Melbourne Comedy Festival our annual…
Friday 21 September 2012
Ecolibrium - Uranium not the solution for North Queensland
The Newman Government's recent signal to open the door to uranium mining create grave risks for us all, particularly North Queenslanders, writes Andrew…
Friday 21 September 2012
Business as usual for Council
Cairns Regional Council is unmoved by the Minister for Local Government's decision to progress a proposal for the Douglas to deamalgamate from the Cairns region. Mayor Bob Manning…
