Monday 25 June 2012
Business Time - Don't skip your last set
Sports training for the workplace Lifting weights hurts. Running until you drop sucks. Repetitive practice gets boring. Training sessions are usually harder than…
Friday 22 June 2012
Mossman High on suicide watch
The Rotary Club of Mossman has donated $1,000 towards suicide prevention workshops for the staff of Mossman High School. Theo Schlub, President of the Mossman Rotary Club presented the…
Friday 22 June 2012
Bizarre goal gives Douglas victory
Last Friday night saw a game between Douglas United and Stratford FC in the FNQ football Second division at Stratford. The game would be a very close affair but with a massive…
Thursday 21 June 2012
Junior Crocs feel at home
Under 8 In full winter sunshine the mighty Port Douglas Crocs produced one of their finest performances this year up against the Cairns Saints at the Croc pit on Sunday. For the first…
Thursday 21 June 2012
Gorge Centre opens to public
The new Mossman Gorge Centre opened with a 'soft' launch yesterday ahead of it's official opening in the coming weeks, and it immediately struck a chord with visitors with car spaces…
Thursday 21 June 2012
Christfield, Cowe crowned champs
by Shona Barbour The third round of the Mossman Golf Club Championships was played on Saturday morning. Members were saddened by the news of the sudden loss of Ian “Chisel”…
Thursday 21 June 2012
Footy comes to the Clink
“And The Big Men Fly.” a play by Allan Hopgood is set to celebrate its 50th year anniversary in 2013 and its subject matter is as relevant today as it was when it was written. The Douglas…
Thursday 21 June 2012
Umpire focus in Douglas netball
Douglas Netball held an umpiring and coaching clinic last Tuesday for the final round before the school holidays. The format started with a coaching clinic for all 12 to…
Thursday 21 June 2012
Flights not cleared for takeoff
Recent reports that deals have been done to bring direct flight to Cairns from China and Singapore are premature, according to Cairns Airport representatives. The Australian news…
Wednesday 20 June 2012
Mistakes cost Under 15 Sharks
UNDER 15 The Under 15 Sharks made the familiar trip to Mann St last Friday night to take on their arch rivals Ivanhoes. Sitting in fifth position on table the boys are capable of…
Wednesday 20 June 2012
Ice on the road to a Winter Series win
Race 3 of the Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship Winter Series provided near perfect conditions for the six yachts that crossed the start line. The steady 12 to 15 knot…
Wednesday 20 June 2012
Crocs President's Report
What a great effort on Saturday with both sides having a win. The Seniors toughed it out in a very exciting game and it seems our fadeouts are a thing of the past. On a sad note local…
Wednesday 20 June 2012
Vale Ian 'Chisel' McCormack
Ian McCormack, better known to his legion of mates as 'Chisel' passed away on Saturday aged 63. He leaves behind wife Judy and sons Mark, Chris and Daniel. Close friend Hugh Collins…
Wednesday 20 June 2012
Crocodile hunter dived with crocs
Some of you may have caught 'Into the Crocodile's Lair' on SBS a couple of weeks back where brave adventurers claimed they were likely to be the first people ever to dive with…
Wednesday 20 June 2012
"Icon" left high and dry
A fight to provide a secure water source to a stunning Port Douglas streetscape has escalated. Since James Watson began creating his 200 metre long botanic garden in Nautilus Street over…
Tuesday 19 June 2012
Premier Dragons' ten minute meltdown
The Verri Industries Douglas United Dragons have squandered the chance to climb up the Far North Queensland Premier League ladder when letting a 3 goal lead slip against…
Tuesday 19 June 2012
Special Feature - Small business tax tips
Last Minute Ways to Minimise Your Tax by Brian Hoult In the second of our special taxation features, MGI's Brian Hoult looks at small business taxation issues and how to…
Monday 18 June 2012
OUT: Magpies IN: Tigers
Rumours are circulating that Richmond Football Club and one other AFL team will follow Collingwood's lead and head to Port Douglas, with a number of clubs due for their bye this weekend. …
Tuesday 19 June 2012
Podium places for local gymnasts
The Mossman & District Gymnastics Club attended its first competition for the year over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend at the 2012 RACQ Insurance North Queensland Games Mackay…
Tuesday 19 June 2012
Crocs back on winners list
Port Douglas Crocs journeyed to Cazalys on Saturday to take on Manunda Hawks. Conditions were near perfect for football with warm sunshine and a slight breeze. Skip Gribbon…
Tuesday 19 June 2012
Countdown continues to eclipse
Cairns Regional Council has begun its tasks of reminding residents to plan for the Solar Eclipse, as the countdown dips under the 150 day mark. Council will launch an 'Eclipse Events…
Tuesday 19 June 2012
Croc hunt won't happen here
Recent reports that the Northern Territory will begin a trial to allow 50 crocodiles to be hunted has prompted Queensland Environment Minister Andrew Powell to vow that our State's crocs…
Monday 18 June 2012
Mixed bag for shooters
by Steve Cruickshank Saturday saw a hand full of regular shooters turn up for another day at the range. Norbert Schmidt was the first to take aim in the 400 metre F Class (mechanically…
Monday 18 June 2012
Raiders teach JCU a lesson
The Reef Raiders travelled down to Smithfield on Saturday to take on the reigning premiers JCU. The Raiders put pressure on JCU right from the kick off with the team getting great field…
Monday 18 June 2012
Pure or putrid?
Debate over whether sections of Four Mile Beach should be cleared of seaweed and other jetsam continues as the peak tourist season commences. News Corporation's Port Douglas and Mossman Gazette drew…
