Wednesday 5 September 2012
Tam still jamming
In what is sure to be an uplifting Port Douglas event, 'Tam's Memorial Jam' will give people an opportunity to say goodbye to Tamzin Laredo who recently lost her battle with cancer. To be held…
Wednesday 5 September 2012
Dragons storm into grand final
The Verri Industries Douglas United Dragons are one game away from capping off an unbelievable season with the Far North Premier League title. The Dragons beat minor premiers…
Wednesday 5 September 2012
Get busy voting
Want to see what makes this region great? There's no better reflection than The Newsport's Best Photo Competition where dozens of entries have been received in August alone. The judges have…
Wednesday 5 September 2012
Carnivale under the microscope
The winds of change blowing through the Port Douglas Chamber of Commerce could reach the popular annual Carnivale festival. The current 10-day format could be slashed if…
Wednesday 5 September 2012
Tangaroa Blue clean up days
Tangaroa Blue is calling for volunteers to continue their brilliant clean up work on two nearby sites. 16 and 23 Septmeber. A team will be heading to Cape Kimberley on 16 September…
Wednesday 5 September 2012
Hunter, Brims win monthly medal
by Shona Barbour Mossman Golf Club has had a week of glorious weather, and 42 players competed in a Stableford event on Tuesday 28 August. The event was won by Don…
Wednesday 5 September 2012
Walk in the park for Parkinson’s
It's a disease that affects around 80,000 Australians, and this Sunday people can show their support for Parkinson's sufferers simply by taking a walk in the park. James…
Tuesday 4 September 2012
Mossman shooters fire away
The Mossman & District Rifle Club (M&DRC) had no shoot at its home range last Saturday as members were shooting away at Atherton on both the Saturday and the Sunday. Two…
Tuesday 4 September 2012
Working two jobs? Read this
Many taxpayers with more than one job or income source may be caught in an unintentional tax trap caused by the increased tax free threshold. And with many residents of the Douglas…
Tuesday 4 September 2012
Tri-Port makes a splash
Triathlon in Port Douglas is going from strength to strength after another successful running of the Tri-Port Triathlon on Saturday. Hundreds of competitors including around 40 local…
Tuesday 4 September 2012
Mossman Bowls results
Men’s Results It was a close game in the Club Selected Threes competition semi-final on Saturday with G Bolton. R Gard and B Wolland defeating T Pitt, C Wills and P Cleary 18-14. In…
Friday 31 August 2012
2012 PRESENTATION DAY SAT SEPT 1st
2012 PRESENTATION DAY - Saturday 1st September at 1pm at The Port Douglas Community Sports Centre. All players, parents, supporters, volunteers and sponsors are invited to attend.…
Tuesday 4 September 2012
Dobbs set to end presidency
President of the Port Douglas Chamber of Commerce Ken Dobbs has told his fellow committee members of his intention to step out of the top job should a suitable replacement be found at…
Tuesday 4 September 2012
Nominate your top Aussie
A gala dinner will recognise the Cairns region’s top citizens ahead of Australia Day celebrations in 2013. The 2013 Australia Day Awards program was launched yesterday by Mayor Bob…
Monday 3 September 2012
Vicki is back!
It seems Australian netball legend Vicki Wilson can't get enough of Port Douglas. Vicki will return to town to host more clinics for the region's up-and-coming champions. Held this Friday, Douglas…
Monday 3 September 2012
Ben Southall - Umbraphile
Umbraphile - Eclipse Chaser…Cosmic Gazer – call me what you will! I’d have to accept all of the above titles based on my travels over the last 15 years. On 10 August 1999 I crammed a few…
Monday 3 September 2012
Cairns turns RUTHLESS
Cairns will join with cities across the globe in a musical tribute to peace and youth culture. The International Day of Peace will be celebrated with a series of youth concerts to be…
Monday 3 September 2012
Daintree inspires local muso
'Daintree Dancing' is a new release from Port Douglas-based singer-songwriter Omid Master. Omid said the album reflects his renewed emphasis on a rich acoustic sound and features…
Friday 31 August 2012
Run Marathons - Week 14
It has reached a point in your program where every little bit of preparation helps. For those of you keen to improve your running technique as well as your fitness, perhaps joining a…
Friday 31 August 2012
I'll pay more: Cafe owner
Cafe 3nineteen owner Mark Burnett has received strong support from readers of The Newsport after learning of plans to demolish the building in December this year. In The Newsport article…
Friday 31 August 2012
Flames makes SPICE hot list
For the second year running, Flames of the Forest has been awarded by readers of SPICE Magazine, a top five place in the publication’s “Best Regional Venue” category for 2012. …
Friday 31 August 2012
Lotto a school cash cow
A cow doing what cows do best holds the key to one of Port Douglas State School's biggest fundraisers of the year to be held next Saturday, 8 September. And one lucky punter will be $5000…
Thursday 30 August 2012
Issues hamper crush
Mossman Mill fell short of its Week 10 crushing target, hampered by a number of issues that started last Monday with a faulty bagasse belt. After a "reasonable run" until Thursday…
Thursday 30 August 2012
Look who’s back
Police have their hands tied and illegal campers are taking advantage with dozens of campervans using Port Douglas parks and nature strips for free accommodation each night. Clearly frustrated,…
Friday 31 August 2012
Employment - Searching for talent
Networking is the new staff recruitment tool! Research reveals that 45% of employers used online social networking to search for talent. Help your organisation pick the best…
