Friday 14 September 2012
There's a Green Moon on the rise
Melbourne - Moonee Valley Race 6 Number 5 Green Moon Green Moon, who finished second to Southern Speed in last year's Caulfield Cup, is currently the $15 favourite in the…
Friday 14 September 2012
Leu furious at LNP "contempt"
"The percentage we've got is unbelievably small, and I think we've got every reason to feel extremely short-changed and we've been treated with contempt." That is the…
Friday 14 September 2012
Jungle Ride on the horizon
The annual Whitelion Jungle Ride is just around the corner, and already dozens of riders have registered to take up the challenge. Whitelion supporter and event organiser Lesley…
Friday 14 September 2012
Top of the morning for winners
It must have been something in the morning air as two of the top three Best Photo Competition winning entries were taken in the wee hours. Charlotte Hellings was the judges' choice…
Friday 14 September 2012
Ecolibrium - Yolly dives with Jellies
We thought it was high time we checked in on Mossman's Yolly Bosiger who is embarking on one of the greatest adventures of her life as part of her ongoing work with the…
Thursday 13 September 2012
Thrilling Thirds!
Friday night saw a game between Douglas United and Marlin Coast in the FNQ Football Third Division at Marlin Coast. The game would end in very dramatic circumstances with Douglas United…
Thursday 13 September 2012
Tee off for local families
A round of golf with friends will translate into more support for local families as the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre holds its annual golf day fundraiser. To be held at Sea…
Thursday 13 September 2012
Mossman Bowls results
Men’s Bowls A good turnout of first time and regular visitors added to the enjoyment of social bowls on Saturday. Dick Pitt and J Fary def. J Beasley and Doug Pitt 22-20, and S…
Thursday 13 September 2012
Council funded report disputed
Cairns Regional Council has called on the Federal Government to undertake an assessment of the economic impact of the proposed Commonwealth Marine Parks Network. Council lodged…
Thursday 13 September 2012
New faces expected at Chamber AGM
The makeup of the Port Douglas Chamber of Commerce will be determined at their AGM tonight, and it is expected some new faces may take a position on the committee. The Chamber…
Thursday 13 September 2012
Port ignored in State budget
The LNP's first budget has left out the Port Douglas Waterfront for funding, with no mention of the project in the regional budget statement. The Waterfront project is seen by…
Thursday 13 September 2012
Port restaurants unite in victory
VIDEO: We speak with the owners of four Port Douglas restaurant who cleaned up at the recent 2012 Savour Awards in Brisbane. Check out the video interview with Rhys Bawden…
Wednesday 12 September 2012
Standing united against Parkinson's
Words and images by Rick Stoker On Sunday, Brisbane implemented its 500 strong Unity Walk in support of Parkinson’s sufferers to increase community awareness of the disease…
Wednesday 12 September 2012
Investigations continue into car crash
Mossman CIB are continuing to investigate a single-car accident near Newell Beach that occurred in the early hours of 1 September. Police say a 31 year-old Cairns woman…
Wednesday 12 September 2012
Port's cuisine reigns supreme
Port Douglas restaurants have reinforced their reputation for exceptional eating, scooping up honours at the Queensland Savour Awards on Monday night. Salsa Bar & Grill,…
Wednesday 12 September 2012
Cooya Beach misses the post
Cooya Beach residents are being treated as "third world citizens" by Australia Post, according to one angry home owner who has lashed out at the national mail carrier. Des…
Wednesday 12 September 2012
Muster back at Glengarry
Glengarry Country Music Muster will be held on Saturday and Adam Brand and The Sunny Cowgirls are coming to our tropical paradise. Organisers are promising an entertaining evening of…
Wednesday 12 September 2012
Hole in one? You Bette!
by Shona Barbour In another massive week of Mossman Golf, the highlight was surely the hole in one scored by Bette Wells during the Lucy Giles Monthly Medal. In other events, 46…
Wednesday 12 September 2012
McKellar pulls rabbit out of hat
The Mossman & District Rifle Club Annual Prize Shoot was held on Sunday and was staged as three 10-shot matches at ranges of 400, 500 and 600 metres contested over several…
Wednesday 12 September 2012
Couthard given top honour
Mossman teenager David Coulthard is about to have a trip of a lifetime made just that little more special after an announcement yesterday. The 15 year-old allrounder has been named as…
Tuesday 11 September 2012
Kempton criticised for airport claim
Member for Cook David Kempton has come under fire from leader of the Queensland Opposition, Annastacia Palaszczuk, who says Mr Kempton has been "caught out" claiming…
Tuesday 11 September 2012
It's elementary
In the final North Queensland regional dressage club championship of the 2012 season, Angela Sausman and Spritz of Julatten-based Horse North Dressage Team, were crowned Official Elementary…
Tuesday 11 September 2012
And then there were six
The Scott brothers bow out in the first week of finals footy and the twins can now start preparing for 2013. I wonder how much a bet would have paid at the start of the season that…
Tuesday 11 September 2012
GOMEZ celebrates in Cairns
UK legends GOMEZ are coming back to Cairns, bringing the Quinceañera Tour with them and celebrating 15 years of live action! Tanks, Thursday 11 October 2012. That’s right, the happy go…
Tuesday 11 September 2012
Beach fires a burning issue
A recent spate of fires burning on Four Mile Beach, along with three injured children have sparked Queensland Fire and Rescue to clamp down on the illegal activity. Six bonfires…
