Thursday 28 June 2012
Crocs' President Report
What a weekend! Two great wins and a monster ladies day with over 30 girls guzzling champers. A special thanks to Ally, Melinda and the girls for setting it up. The Crocs In Frocks Beauty…
Thursday 28 June 2012
Pro Am promotes FNQ golf
After trailing by two strokes heading into the second and final round of the $20,000 Salsa Sea Temple Pro Am on Tuesday, Kurt Carlson has produced a four under par 67 to finish six under…
Thursday 28 June 2012
Johnson shows his class
Friday night saw a game between Douglas united and JCU in the FNQ football third division at JCU. The game would be dominated mostly by Douglas who would leave with the win which would make…
Thursday 28 June 2012
Minke Whale at Agincourt Reef
Passengers on board Poseidon dive and snorkel boat were thrilled to have the opportunity to swim with a Dwarf Minke Whale on Monday. While at their third site of the day at the…
Thursday 28 June 2012
Tapping in to community support
Cairns Regional Council's decision to install a simple tap which will allow the Nautilus Street garden to continue to flourish may help them claw back some much needed public…
Thursday 28 June 2012
CEO Lyn Russell to leave Council
Mayor Bob Manning yesterday announced that Chief Executive Officer Lyn Russell will vacate her position at the end of this week. Council and Ms Russell have agreed on arrangements to…
Wednesday 27 June 2012
Retailers get call to action
Retailers are being urged to have their say on the future of business in the region at a meeting to be held at the Port Douglas Community Centre on Friday morning. Bolt Burchill…
Wednesday 27 June 2012
Holes in one at Mossman
by Shona Barbour Congratulations go to two members of the Mossman Golf Club who have recently achieved one of the most desired shots in golf, a hole in one on a par 3. Firstly on…
Wednesday 27 June 2012
Abysmal refereeing costs Dragons
The Verri Industries Douglas United Dragons have been left with a sour taste in their mouths for the second week in a row after drawing 3-3 with Leichhardt in the Premier League on…
Wednesday 27 June 2012
Mixed bags for local shooters
by Steve Cruickshank Saturday saw a good handful of faithful shooters turn up for yet another day at the range to test their eye in what was a very trying 600 metre range with a heavy…
Wednesday 27 June 2012
Decision could force cafe closure
The popular Under Wraps cafe in Macrossan Street has been targeted by Council and State Government officers who have declared the eatery's outdoor dining area a safety concern. …
Wednesday 27 June 2012
Port rebounds in popularity
Port Douglas is amongst the top five most sought after destinations during the July school holidays according to booking agent Wotif.com. With the winter cold hitting hard in Victoria…
Tuesday 26 June 2012
How's your mental health?
Oak Beach's Andrea Collisson has a vision. Actually she has three, and they're all designed to improve the mental health of Australians starting right here in Port Douglas. Andrea has…
Tuesday 26 June 2012
Cowe thrives in Raiders win
On Saturday the Rattle'n'Hum Reef Raiders took on cellar dwellers Wanderers and with a view of gaining back to back wins. With confidence riding high in the club the boys took to the…
Tuesday 26 June 2012
Sharkies perform in Townsville
The local Under 11 Sharkies spent a great weekend at Townsville at the annual Laurie Spina Shield. The team started as they have done all year - slowly on a wet and cold Day…
Tuesday 26 June 2012
Showgrounds down on its lux
A rugby league game to be held at Mossman Showgrounds between Mossman-Port Douglas and Brothers on Saturday night was cancelled at the request of Brothers' president Bob Mulley, over…
Tuesday 26 June 2012
It's a dog’s life
The vital services provided by local community organisation Paws and Claws are presently benefiting eleven dogs at their Craiglie kennels. And as always demand for their services means resources…
Monday 25 June 2012
Ice, Magic cream field
Five yachts came to the 10am start of Race 4 in a steady breeze and slight sea with predictions of an escalating wind. Doug Ryan returning to the helm of Magic soon had the fleet in his wake…
Monday 25 June 2012
Crocs regain their run
Port Douglas Crocs were at home to Centrals Trinity Beach at the Croc Pit on Saturday. Because it was Ladies' Day, there was a large crowd in attendance. The game commenced with a stiff…
Monday 25 June 2012
Demand strong for Port property
It might still be early in the season, but there are positive signs for the local property market according to a leading real estate agent. Mark Flinn, Sales Manager of Ray White Port…
Monday 25 June 2012
Extension granted for developers
Cairns Regional Council has granted a six-month extension to developers yet to comply with conditions to access an infrastructure charges discount. Last year, 32 applications for…
Monday 25 June 2012
Beauties back in Port
100 students from the Elly Lukas Beauty Therapy College in Melbourne have once again descended on Port Douglas. The group undertook workshops while staying at Sea Temple Resort and Spa, but…
Friday 15 June 2012
Run Marathons - Week 4
It's more of the same in Week 4 as we reinforce the messages of last week. Remember, Nick Carling from Actin Fitness hold free Solar Eclipse Marathon Training Squad sessions at the Port Douglas…
Friday 22 June 2012
Fond farewell for Chisel
According to his mates, Ian "Chisel" McCormack could always draw a crowd. Yesterday was no different. Hundreds of mourners gathered at the Mossman Golf Club for a fitting farewell…
Friday 22 June 2012
Moonlight night tonight
It's back at last. Moonlight Cinema opens its 2012 season tonight at QT Resort with the edge-of-your-seat Prometheus. But it's Saturday night which is shaping to be the biggest show in town…
