Monday 18 June 2012
TaikOz at the Civic
TaikOz comes to Cairns Civic Theatre on Tuesday 3 July at 7.30pm. Tickets are available by calling 1300 855 835 or online at www.ticketlink.com.au. Adults $42, Concession, $37. What can you tell me…
Monday 18 June 2012
Ecolibrium - Carbon and our economy
Biodiversity, fire, carbon and economy in north Queensland Many people assume, as I did when I moved to Cairns six years ago, that northern Australia’s ecosystems – a…
Friday 15 June 2012
Run Marathons - Week 3
Understanding the process of training for an endurance event is very important - endurance training is different to other forms of training. The goal is to be able to travel as far as possible,…
Friday 15 June 2012
Celebrations for hall milestone
Mossman’s most iconic building celebrates its 75th Anniversary this month and Cairns Regional Council invites the community to be a part of the festivities. A four-day Memory Lane…
Friday 15 June 2012
Fans flock to Pies training
Hundreds of Collingwood Football Club and AFL fans flocked to the Port Douglas Sports Complex to watch the premiership favourites train in the winter warmth yesterday. The famous black…
Thursday 14 June 2012
Luke Ball - Press conference in full
Former St Kilda captain turned Collingwood premiership player Luke Ball spoke with media at todays training session at the Port Douglas Sports Complex. Here's what he had to say. …
Thursday 14 June 2012
Reps push Fusion
10 Under Douglas Junior Netball started with the 10/Under competition playing on court 1, the Wildcatz against the Pythons. The Pythons took an early lead with Koreena Minniecon scoring a goal…
Thursday 14 June 2012
Crocs players back from injury
Welcome to another Presidents Report. Well it was great to have a week away from football and freshen up a few sore bodies. I headed off with Rob Barnett, Ernie Baxter and Greg…
Thursday 14 June 2012
Inside Port - Cancer support
by Jo de Riva O’Phelan Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre Great cakes were not all the folks who joined in Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre’s…
Thursday 14 June 2012
Mossman Bowls results
Men’s Results This week’s round of the Club Selected Threes competition was won by K Pitt, C Andreassen and C Maxted who defeated A Christie, R Edwards and N Tesch 20-16. In social…
Thursday 14 June 2012
Ironman trading in question
The second running of Challenge/Ironman Cairns bought hundreds of athletes through the streets of Port Douglas in one of the most gruelling events in the nation, but the collective…
Thursday 14 June 2012
Award winning farmer looks to future
Local sugar cane farmer Doug Rasmussen expressed his "shock" after winning the Rural Award at the 2012 Queensland Premier's Sustainability Awards earlier this week. …
Wednesday 13 June 2012
Back to back for Dragons
Tuesday night saw a catch up game between Douglas United and Marlin Coast in the FNQ Football Second Division at Cassowary Park, Mossman. The game would be a very close affair but would…
Wednesday 13 June 2012
Cougars and Rattle tussle again
by Rachel Ramsay As competition gets tougher, every player has a crucial role to play in the success of their team. For the A grade Crocs team, the game proved just that defeated…
Wednesday 13 June 2012
Sun shines on Mossman Golf Club
by Shona Barbour Magnificent weather has encouraged plenty of southern visitors and members to enjoy the course at Mossman Golf Club, with Club Championships held over two weekends. …
Wednesday 13 June 2012
Schmidt on fire at Mossman
by Steve Cruickshank Saturday saw a small contingent of local shooters turn up for a 500 metre double range shoot. We welcomed back Ron Schilds after his open heart surgery three…
Wednesday 13 June 2012
Leu joins Economic Development group
A new committee structure is being introduced for Cairns Regional Council covering six key areas - Planning and Sustainability, Community Services, Economic Development,…
Wednesday 13 June 2012
Hold on tight! Winners announced
With more than 60 entries into May's Best Photo Competition it was the biggest month in history, but only one photo can reign supreme. Amee Holder's 'Hold on tight' showed amazing…
Wednesday 13 June 2012
Marriner responds to Laguna critics
Sheraton Mirage owner and developer David Marriner has responded to his critics who say he walked away from his multi-million Laguna Quays project. The man credited with…
Tuesday 12 June 2012
Pies in Port today
Fresh after their seven goal defeat of Melbourne at the MCG yesterday, the Collingwood Football Club have arrived in Port. Landing in Cairns at lunchtime, the club will have come to Port Douglas…
Tuesday 12 June 2012
Ice takes Winter Series lead
With a flat sea and very light air seven yachts came to the line for the start of the eight race Winter Series. With two races scheduled for the day, the morning provided very…
Sunday 10 June 2012
Four Mile brilliant for Queen's Birthday
They are often referred to as Windows of Winter but this weekend has been one to remember.
Four Mile Beach, voted one of the country's best was in fine form this weekend for…
Saturday 9 June 2012
Mossman farmer wins 2012 Premier's Award
Last night at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, local Mossman cane farmer Doug Rasmussen was awarded the prestigious Rural Award at the 2012 Queensland Premier's…
Tuesday 12 June 2012
Marriner begins talks with LNP
David Marriner has revived his efforts to gain funding from the State Government for a Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas exposition and conference centre. Speaking with The Newsport on…
Tuesday 12 June 2012
AFL tickets selling fast
After a huge response to the inaugural Richmond Tigers and the Gold Coast SUNS AFL match at a packed Cazalys Stadium in 2011, tickets to next month's return game are selling fast. According…
