Monday 27 August 2012
Muddies' foundation rock solid
The Port Douglas Mudrabs Cricket Club is making progress with their organisation with a committee ready to take the club into the future. Club stalwart and president Steve Doble was…
Monday 27 August 2012
Crunch time for 3nineteen
Nearly a million dollars a year will be lost to the community if Cafe 3nineteen is demolished before a suitable replacement is ready to be built according to the cafe's owner, Mark…
Friday 24 August 2012
The next Steve Irwin?
Cooya Beach might be home to the next Steve Irwin after 8 year-old Colby Taylor won the opportunity to be a Keeper for a day at the Wildlife Habitat. Colby, who won a competition through Port…
Friday 24 August 2012
Cafe given all clear
A compromise has been reached between the State Government, Council, and local business owner Wayne Stapleton which will allow Mr Stapleton to continue to offer outdoor dining at his popular…
Friday 24 August 2012
Dragons grind out win
Last Friday night saw a game between Douglas United and Leichhardt in the FNQ Football Third division at Cassowary Park. The game would be a somewhat scrappy affair with few chances for either…
Friday 24 August 2012
Curtain closes on theatre support
A verbal agreement that saw Council undertake maintenance on the Clink Theatre has been rescinded according to Claire Tierney of the Douglas Theatre Arts Group. Ms Tierney said…
Thursday 23 August 2012
Vipers to face Diamonds in big one
Douglas Junior Netball started finals this week, but the rain interrupted so the 10s games did not go ahead due to a safety risk for the young players. They'll play their last…
Thursday 23 August 2012
No ordinary meeting
The Ordinary Meeting of Council held in Mossman yesterday drew such interest many observers were forced to sit on the floor, with one particular agenda item attracting the most attention. A…
Thursday 23 August 2012
Finals intensity felt in DNA
Senior finals were in full swing this week with teams advancing from the first round of finals. Results from Division 1 sees the Young Guns go straight to the grand final with a win…
Thursday 23 August 2012
Food expo showcases region's best
A food expo organised by the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) is set to showcase locally grown produce in Port Douglas next month. Division president of the QCWA…
Thursday 23 August 2012
Addicts to name store
Get your thinking caps on - Dance Addict Dancewear & Costume Hire, the colourful costume shop in Mossman, is looking for a new name and there is $250 in prizes up for grabs for the best…
Thursday 23 August 2012
Mossman Mill crushes target
Mackay Sugar's Mossman Mill has again exceeded its target during the previous week of crushing with 29,610.36 tonnes crushed at a rate of 294.9 tonnes per hour. This compares…
Thursday 23 August 2012
Inside Port - Bringing Joya to others
by David Breit The dictionary’s defines community as ‘a fellowship of interests’ and a 'Community Centre' as a place providing social facilities for a neighbourhood. A…
Wednesday 22 August 2012
Raiders bundled out of finals
The Rattle n Hum Reef Raiders headed to West Barlow in Cairns on Saturday to take on JCU in the knock out semi final. The Raiders were put to the test in taking on the reigning…
Wednesday 22 August 2012
The Douglas Junior Netball Carnival was held last Sunday in Port Douglas, but due to a shortage of court space and time constraints divisions were only open to 12, 14 and 16 Under age groups. The…
Wednesday 22 August 2012
Carling takes Tinaroo bronze
On Sunday 19th August we headed up to Lake Tinaroo for the first race of my season. The Cairns Crocs Triathlon Club Sprint Distance consisted of a 750m swim, 20km cycle, and 5km run.…
Wednesday 22 August 2012
ENERGY exhibition
The Far North Queensland ENERGY art exhibition is an annual showcase of visual arts, produced by schools across the region. ENERGY has gained a strong reputation for its collection of diverse…
Wednesday 22 August 2012
Youth boot camp locations announced
The Member for Cook, David Kempton, has welcomed the announcement of Cairns and the Gold Coast as locations for the State Government’s youth boot camp trial. The Newman…
Wednesday 22 August 2012
Thousands vote for top businesses
With just over two months to go before voting in the Port Douglas Business Awards closes, Port Douglas Magazine Editor Roy Weavers reports that there has already been a massive…
Wednesday 22 August 2012
Bright day for cancer support
Cancer Council Queensland is calling on locals to brighten the lives of those affected by cancer and buy a daffodil on Daffodil Day this Friday. This year marks 26 years of Daffodil…
Wednesday 22 August 2012
Milestone reached in Douglas split
Friend Of Douglas Shire, the group heading the push for deamalgamation of the former Douglas Shire, is undergoing the laborious process of reviewing the petition which…
Tuesday 21 August 2012
Jeffrey wins over big field
by Shona Barbour Last Tuesday 53 players competed in a Stableford event at Mossman Golf Club and Division I was won by Leon Baker with 42 points, while runner-up John Cameron finished…
Tuesday 21 August 2012
McKellar shoots to win
by Steve Cruickshank Saturday saw another beautiful day in paradise with a very vigorous mirage at the range with a handful of shooters turn up to hone their skills in the lead up to the…
Tuesday 21 August 2012
Dragons still in title hunt
The Verri Industries Douglas United Dragons have given themselves a chance at winning the Far North Queensland Premier League by coming from behind to beat leaders Marlin Coast 2-1 at…
Tuesday 21 August 2012
Council faces question time
Cairns Regional Council has announced a number of information sessions will be held throughout the region in a bid to shed some light on their role within the community. “You don’t know…
