Monday 4 June 2012
Bike course coolest ever: Jacobs
Ironman champion Pete Jacobs turned in an outstanding time on the run to record a runaway victory in the inaugural Urban Hotel Group Ironman 70.3 Cairns from a gallant Luke McKenzie and…
Monday 4 June 2012
Dellow, Lester win Ironman
Australia’s David Dellow posted a personal best performance to claim his first Ironman victory in the inaugural Cairns Airport Ironman Cairns yesterday, while fellow Sunshine Coast triathlete…
Monday 4 June 2012
Poll opens in Best Photo comp
Records continue to tumble in the Best Photo Competition with more than 60 quality images sent to us by talented photographers - the most ever! And competition to make the Top 10 shortlist…
Friday 1 June 2012
Cruises bring $2m to Port
As Port Douglas continues to fight for its share of fly and flop tourists, the cruise ship industry continues to deliver passengers in their thousands. An estimated $2 million has been…
Monday 4 June 2012
Inside Mossman - Mossman Moppets
The `Mossman Moppets’ is the endearing name for our Friday morning Playgroup which meets at the Community Centre Cottage at 20 Mill Street, from 9.30am to 11.30am. The Playgroup…
Friday 1 June 2012
‘Ovation’ the Opera show
Putting the fun back into tradition… La Prima Opera is coming to the Cairns Civic Theatre with a lineup of some of Australia’s finest opera singers. ‘Ovation’ is a show packed with all the…
Friday 1 June 2012
Run marathons - here's how
If you've ever aspired to become a marathon runner but the goal seems impossibly far away, The Newsport in conjunction with Actin Fitness and Spinewise are delivering you the steps to achieve…
Friday 1 June 2012
Keat looks to make amends
Ironman champions Chris McCormack and Rebekah Keat will head line a world class field to compete at the inaugural 2012 Cairns Airport Cairns Ironman this Sunday. A string of world class names…
Thursday 31 May 2012
Curtain closes on CEP
Cairns Regional Council has formally suspended the performing arts centre project known as the Cairns Entertainment Precinct. Council today voted to continue a suspension of the project and to…
Thursday 31 May 2012
Ironman road closures
It was a steep learning curve for the organisers of the inaugural Challenge Cairns, but a new name and new approach is helping to smooth the way for a successful Ironman Cairns this Sunday. Road…
Thursday 31 May 2012
Young Croc heads home to USA
UNDER 8 Wet weather footy finally greeted the mighty Under 8 Port Douglas Crocs at Crathern Park on Sunday against the Central Bulldogs. After an even first quarter the Crocs settled…
Thursday 31 May 2012
Ecolibrium - Turtle proof fence
Around 50 green turtles have been saved at remote Raine Island as part of an initiative to improve survival rates of this vulnerable species in the face of climate change. Rock ledges…
Thursday 31 May 2012
Leichhardt calendar needs filling
Budding photographers in Leichhardt are reminded that there are only a few days left until entries close for Federal MP Warren Entsch’s annual photography competition. Mr Entsch said…
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Wolland wins A Grade singles
Men’s Results It was a great turnout for Cancer Research day on Saturday with full rinks of social doubles competition. G Bolton and P Gorsuch def. Zilly and J Girgenti 18-17, J…
Friday 1 2012
Tiger quoll needs a name
The Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas, has a new resident - a cute, sharp-teethed, but still nameless tiger quoll. The new female has moved into a refurbished enclosure with hopes of breeding with an…
Thursday 31 May 2012
Jacobs, Wu, firm favourites
Ironman champion Pete Jacobs and multiple Ironman 70.3 winner Michelle Wu will enter the inaugural URBAN Hotel Group Ironman 70.3 Cairns race as firm favourites following their performances…
Thursday 31 May 2012
James and the Giant Peach
Magic will be happening at the Cairns Civic Theatre in June and families are urged to grasp the opportunity to be transported into a wonderful world of fantasy and fun. The Roald Dahl…
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Young Sharks keep improving
UNDER 8 The Under 8s had another awesome game of footy on Saturday, defeating Edmonton Storm 24 - 0. Great defensive work from the Sharks ensured that, despite their best…
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Home sweet home
There's a seemingly innocuous agenda item councillors will discuss during their ordinary meeting today, but the outcome could change the face of Port Douglas. Approval is being sought to develop a…
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Jetstar boosts Cairns services
Jetstar is ramping up its services in-and-out of Cairns, with a total net increase of more than 200,000 additional seats planned during the next financial year. In Cairns for the…
Wednesday 30 May 2012
What was your Carnivale highlight?
Carnivale 2012 has come to a close and there have been many talking points to come out of the region's biggest festival. Today we ask what the highlights for 2012 have been.
Sam…
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Souths' pressure cracks Crocs
Port Douglas Crocs took the long road to South Cairns on Saturday and unfortunately came home without the points in either the Senior or Reserve grade matches. The games were…
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Ocean race Australia's toughest
A field of more than 200 outrigger paddlers tested their fitness, strength and endurance on the weekend in Australia's longest and toughest ocean iron race, the Great Barrier Reef Ocean…
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Baker rises to the occasion
by Shona Barbour Mossman Golf Club hosted the first round of the Carnivale Golf Tournament and all members and visitors enjoyed the course which is in great condition. Tuesday's field was…
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Economy the winner from Adventure Festival
The Cairns Airport Adventure Festival has already eclipsed last year's participation numbers over the 10-day event calendar. Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small…
