Tuesday 31 July 2012
The Viewpoint - Olympic repetition
In the wake of the Men's 4 x 100m relay swimming final in London on Monday morning (our time), I'm pretty sure I witnessed, through sleepy eyes, some of the worst media coverage…
Tuesday 31 July 2012
Long live the King!
The legend of the King lives on in the guise of Max Pellicano, whose chilling resemblance and performance has mesmerised Australians over the last two decades. "Elvis to the Max" has…
Wednesday 1 August 2012
Tammy named Face of Hope
Mossman’s Tammy Pelizzari has been named Cancer Council’s Far North Queensland Face of Hope in celebration of Daffodil Day this August 24. Ms Pelizzari joins a select few of Cancer…
Tuesday 31 July 2012
Sheraton staff celebrate 25th anniversary
The people who made the Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas the best resort in Australia are reuniting to celebrate the icon's 25th birthday. Despite the milestone not officially…
Tuesday 31 July 2012
Schmidt, Wearne share honours
by Steve Cruickshank Saturday saw another beautiful afternoon with a handful of members turn up to participate in a 500 metre double shoot at the Mossman range. First down on the mound…
Wednesday 1 August 2012
Low airfare scheme scrapped
The Member for Cook and Assistant Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, David Kempton, has confirmed that the Local Fare Scheme for air travel in far north…
Monday 30 July 2012
Fun Run celebrates London opening
While billions were glued to their TV's Saturday morning a group of dedicated fun runners were dressed in the Olympic spirit in Rex Park to help raise funds for the Solar Eclipse…
Monday 30 July 2012
Crocs cut down to size
Port Douglas Crocs journeyed to Fretwell Park on Saturday to do battle against the South Cairns Cutters. Knowing that this was an important game at this stage of the season, the team was…
Monday 30 July 2012
Gillard breaks in Port
Prime Minister Julia Gillard is taking a week off, and is apparently heading to the Port Douglas region according to a news report out of Sydney. Ms Gillard has earned a break after winning a…
Monday 30 July 2012
Douglas residents have GBR say
Whyanbeel resident Robert Hanan was elected chair of the Douglas Local Marine Advisory Committee for the next three year term at the new committee's first meeting recently. It is one of…
Monday 30 July 2012
New faces to lead Port's future
Discussions as to who might lead Port Douglas into a prosperous future have taken place, and according to Kleinhardt Business Consultants who have been involved in the talks, it may…
Monday 30 July 2012
Sunrise star promises night to remember
Natalie Barr, the popular presenter from Seven's Sunrise morning show will be in Port Douglas to MC this year’s annual Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas ‘Unite For Children’…
Friday 27 July 2012
Crocs' president report
What a ripper last weekend. The Saints were toppled for the first time and we play out of our skins to beat Norths. The most pleasing part was the junior brigade that stepped up and handled…
Friday 27 July 2012
Run Marathons - Week 9
Hopefully everyone is feeling great having got their insulin levels under control, are progressing really well and are still finding the training pretty easy. Hold onto that thought as we…
Monday 30 July 2012
Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Cairns
James Cook University is celebrating its 25th Anniversary of the Cairns Campus by supporting Artistic Director Piers Lane AO who will bring two especially programmed…
Friday 27 July 2012
Crunch time for Council
On the local government election campaign trail earlier this year, Bob Manning told a crowd of around 50 people at St Mary's By The Sea that he did not want to die wondering whether…
Friday 27 July 2012
Dark Knight in Port Douglas
The Dark Knight Rises, the film likely to become the highest grossing movie of all time, has finally arrived in Port Douglas. Over the next two nights - Friday and Saturday - Moonlight…
Thursday 26 July 2012
Port Primary holds own Olympics
Future champions of Australia sport were celebrated on Wednesday at the Port Douglas Primary School as students, teachers and parents took part in the school's annual Sports Day.…
Thursday 26 July 2012
One night, 5 comics, 1000 laughs
Expect comedy gold from stand-up comedians Damien Power, Khaled Khalafalla, Lindsay Webb, Kevin Kropinyeri and Hung Le. These Aussie acts have been special guests and writers on…
Thursday 26 July 2012
TPDD funding secured
Rate payers will again provide $430,000 in funding to local tourism organisation Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree after the release of Council's 2012-13 budget. The organisation has 160…
Thursday 26 July 2012
Wolverines win in a thriller
Rattle started out strong this week in the first Division 1 game out of the night, leading the first quarter against Cougars 7-5. The Cougars however regained their dominance on the…
Thursday 26 July 2012
Junior DNA match reports
Treveen Page brings you all the action from Tuesday's round of junior matches in the Douglas Netball Association. 10 Under The 10/Under competition for Douglas Junior Netball started with…
Thursday 26 July 2012
Port Gardens out of bounds
If you have a house in Port Gardens and think you've secured some lovely Port Douglas real estate, think again. The recent release of Census information has prompted one local resident…
Thursday 26 July 2012
Focus Feature - Getting our claws into Cairns
by Sam Cullen Managing Director Newsport Publishing For decades Cairns residents have spoiled themselves with a weekend away in Port Douglas. Now, as traditional…
Wednesday 25 July 2012
Goodwin sets course record
by Shona Barbour Mossman Golf Club hosted the Mossman Quicksilver Open and 160 players enjoyed the first round played on Saturday in picture postcard weather conditions, and Gennai…
