Tuesday 11 September 2012
Don't bite, ACF tells fishos
Contrary to the claims of scaremongers, the proposed Coral Sea Marine Reserve will have little to no effect on recreational fishers, the Australian Conservation Foundation said…
Tuesday 11 September 2012
Business Time - Don’t be “That Guy”
How to survive and thrive on a committee All of your networking and hard work has paid off and someone has recognised your skills, tapped you on the shoulder, and asked you…
Monday 10 September 2012
Double Dragons
The Douglas United Football Club has done the region proud with both their Premier League and Third Division teams storming into this week's Grand Finals. While the Premier League team has shown…
Monday 10 September 2012
No extension for 3.nineteen
Cairns Regional Council has knocked back Port Douglas cafe 3.nineteen's request to hold off on the demolition of the building it currently leases on the waterfront. Owners of…
Monday 10 September 2012
Microbes and Mossman farmers
Once again it is the Mossman cane farming community that is leading the way to find more eco-friendly methods of increasing sugar yields and reduce the need for nitrogen based…
Monday 10 September 2012
First sign concept received
There has been much discussion as to what a landmark marking visitors' arrival in Port Douglas might look like, and now we have an example thanks to the efforts of a reader of The…
Monday 10 September 2012
Aristocat to leave Port
Aristocat's 31 metre snorkel and dive boat has been sold for an undisclosed amount, owner John Joyce confirmed on Friday. Aristocat will head "south of Cairns" to its new home…
Friday 7 September 2012
Hendra virus - the facts
After news of a Hendra virus diagnosis on a property near Port Douglas broke yesterday, we thought it was timely to give you the facts about the disease. The following information has been…
Friday 7 September 2012
Wayne's Winners
Many leading contenders for the Spring majors are in action at Flemington again this Saturday. Six Group 1 winners, including a trio of leading contenders for this year's Spring majors,…
Friday 7 September 2012
Great Danes!
One company is going the extra mile to promote Port Douglas, and chances are you've never even heard of them. Denmark-based Albatros Travel, organisers of some of the world's most challenging…
Friday 7 September 2012
JCU plans short-sighted: Entsch
A proposal by James Cook University to build its own accommodation at a research facility in the Daintree has been labelled as “short-sighted” by Federal MP Warren Entsch. The…
Friday 7 September 2012
Peter Rabbit turns 110
The Beatrix Potter classic Peter Rabbit is celebrating 110 years with a stage performance at the Cairns Civic Theatre starting on 12 September. Published in 1902 by Frederick Warne, The Tale…
Friday 7 September 2012
Mining not the answer in Cape York
Two prominent environmental groups have urged the Queensland Government to stay focused on protecting the cultural and natural values of Cape York Peninsula and not be distracted…
Friday 7 September 2012
New T20 comp announced
Country cricketers across Queensland will be able to press for state selection like never before following the launch of a ground-breaking new competition created by the Queensland Country…
Friday 7 September 2012
Inside Port - Who is Cab Saveloy?
by David Breit On a recent Tuesday afternoon 'Cab Saveloy' came to the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre to entertain our Friendship Group. Who is Cab Saveloy? Cab is a one man…
Thursday 6 September 2012
Nicky G talks AFL finals
It’s footy finals time and all four games have the potential to be beauties. Here’s what I reckon... Hawks (1) vs Pies (4) at the MCG on Friday night This one is only one more sleep…
Wednesday 5 September 2012
Scrum on down
The 2012 Junior Rugby Union season began on August 30 with boys from 7 to 16 and girls from 7 to 12 years of age able to scrum on down or just ruck up to join in the fun. Training, which is…
Thursday 6 September 2012
Tired Dragons defeated
Friday night saw a game between Douglas United and Dimbulah in the FNQ Football Third Division at Dimbulah. The game would be the first round of the play-offs with the winner progressing…
Thursday 6 September 2012
Grand Final action in Junior DNA
Douglas Junior Netball hosted its Grand Finals on Tuesday, and the 12/Under Grand Final was played between the Diamonds and the Poison Apples. The Diamonds went in favourites…
Thursday 6 September 2012
Young Guns smoked
It was a tragic end to the Young Guns' undefeated streak, seeing the Central Cougar’s reclaim their well-deserved title as Division 1 Premiers. In a thrilling match which saw the final score…
Thursday 6 September 2012
Dancing snakes love TV drama
A fan of Downton Abbey living in Julatten near Port Douglas had unexpected guests recently when two pythons found their way inside the family home. But what happened next was totally…
Thursday 6 September 2012
Assault caught on camera
The spotlight has again been placed on the necessity for government funded CCTV cameras to be installed in Port Douglas after a late night incident left a man with skull fractures and…
Thursday 6 September 2012
Hot Pot closes
Grant Street eatery the Hot Pot is the latest Port Douglas restaurant to close its doors, clearing out its premises earlier this week. It comes as a surprise to many, with the general consensus…
Wednesday 5 September 2012
Standout Junior Crocs honoured
Port Douglas' young AFL champions were honoured on Saturday night at the Junior Crocs' presentation night. Kerrod Andrews took out the Best and Fairest in the Under 18s after a…
Wednesday 5 September 2012
Blue Bottles no deterrent
by Melanie Goodman Port Douglas Surf Life Savers set up camp at Etty Bay over the weekend in readiness for their third carnival of the season, and the presence of Blue Bottles…
