Monday 16 July 2012
Wearne a winner on the range
by Steve Cruickshank Saturday saw a couple of faithful shooters turn up for a 400 metre double range shoot and also three visitors turned up to try their hand at this very precise sport. …
Monday 16 July 2012
Port waits for faster internet
No change to Port internet Fixed wireless to be installed in peripheral areas Towers to be constructed to service low-density populations
Fast broadband in Port Douglas is still at…
Monday 16 July 2012
G whiz!
Political leaders have thrown their support behind a bid to host an event associated with the 2014 G20 Summit in the Cairns region. The G20 Summit is attended by finance ministers and central bank governors…
Monday 16 July 2012
Hazel Douglas' funeral service details
The funeral service of Hazel Douglas, founder of indigenous tourism in the region and respected leader within the community, will be held on Thursday 19 July at the Assembly of…
Monday 16 July 2012
Bad managers driving insurers out
The Queensland Body Corporate Association (QBCA) believes bad Body Corporate managers are driving Insurers out of the market. The QBCA have asked for investigations by ASIC, ACCC and…
Monday 16 July 2012
Business Time - Get your website right
More people are going online more regularly to do business, so developing your company website is an increasingly important part of how you communicate your brand. This is an…
Friday 13 July 2012
Macrossan closure worth exploring: Leu
The concept of closing part, or all, of Macrossan Street to traffic has driven hundreds of passionate Port lovers to vote or comment on the issue. Proposed to improve the…
Friday 13 July 2012
Back-to-back for Photo Comp winner
It has been nearly two years since we've had a back-to-back winner in the Best Photo Competition, but history has been made in June. Emulating Jascha Gusmeroli's efforts of August…
Friday 13 July 2012
Flu hits town
A strain of influenza has struck town with many doctors reporting an unusually large number of cases in the past few days. Dr Ron Bleier of News Horizons For Health said the clinic's three doctors have…
Thursday 12 July 2012
Gold Coast SUNS in Port Douglas
The Gold Coast SUNS AFL club are reportedly staying in Port Douglas ahead of their clash with Richmond at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns on Saturday. The SUNS will hope the Port Douglas…
Thursday 12 July 2012
Fuzzy eyes Port property
After her recent visit to the region, The Newsport spoke with TV personality and DJ Faustina 'Fuzzy' Agolley to see what she thought of our piece of the world. The Newsport: Tell us about…
Thursday 12 July 2012
Select group to discuss Douglas' future
An intimate meeting to discuss the future of economic development in Douglas is to be held on Friday involving representatives from entrenched regional organisations. …
Thursday 12 July 2012
Hocking memories at Mossman Bowls Club
Men’s Results It was a tremendous turnout with sixty-four bowlers playing in the John Hocking Memorial social event on Saturday. “Hock” is fondly remembered and missed by…
Thursday 12 July 2012
The Viewpoint - Entering the yellow zone
The following Letter to the Editor from resident, Will Devlin, was published two weeks ago on The Newsport. With insurance such a hot topic in the region we thought it should…
Thursday 12 July 2012
Sustainable Living Expo this weekend
Cairns Esplanade will host more than 40 stallholders for this weekend’s Sustainable Living Expo. Now in its fifth year, the expo will feature local products, businesses, community…
Wednesday 11 July 2012
Crocs 1 rattled in Douglas netball
Domination took place this week on Court 1 with Rattle defeating Crocs 1 41 to 12. Rattle started strongly and finished the same, winning each quarter. Rattle’s Amy Watson was…
Thursday 12 July 2012
Sarrita King to paint in Port
WHEN: Friday 20 and Saturday 21 July. Morning session 11am-2pm, afternoon session 4pm-6pm. Ngarru Gallery is thrilled to announce a coup for the region, with internationally renowned…
Friday 13 July 2012
Eastern Kuku Yalanji granted funding
Great Barrier Reef Traditional Owner groups from Cairns to Cape York will monitor seagrass, receive training in sea country management and become Junior Reef Ambassadors through the…
Thursday 12 July 2012
Countdown to Tigers vs SUNS
AFL fans in Tropical North Queensland are counting down to the AFL Premiership match between Richmond and Gold Coast to be played at Cazalys Stadium under lights from 4.40pm this Saturday.…
Wednesday 11 July 2012
Junior Crocs to entertain masses
UNDER 8 The Croc Pit came alive on Sunday morning with the mighty Port Douglas crocs Under 8s battling it out against the Manunda Hawks. In a electrifying opening quarter, second…
Wednesday 11 July 2012
Strange times for Douglas thirds
Friday night saw a game between Douglas united and Dimbulah in the FNQ Football Third Division at Dimbulah. The game would be dominated mostly by Dimbulah who would leave with the…
Wednesday 11 July 2012
Council calls NBN meeting
A contingent from Cairns Regional Council's Economic Development team and representatives of NBN Co will be in Port Douglas this Friday to discuss high speed broadband services in the…
Wednesday 11 July 2012
Imagine there's no bureaucracy
After 15 years retail store Imagine is being forced to close the doors of its prime Mossman location. According to Imagine's owner, Patrick Boivin, a decision by Cairns Regional…
Wednesday 11 July 2012
Cracks found in Rex Creek Bridge
The Rex Creek suspension bridge at Mossman Gorge remains closed after the department of Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) deemed the bridge unsafe, making the popular…
Tuesday 10 July 2012
Hazel Douglas dies
News of Hazel Douglas' death has sent the Douglas region into mourning as the lady described as an "incredible leader" passed away today after a long illness. Hazel Douglas was from the…
