Thursday 10 May 2012
Ecolibrium - Woody Island clean up
There was a hive of activity early at the Port Douglas Coast Guard as volunteers started arriving for the Low Isles and Woody Island clean up event on 28 April. An amazing show…
Thursday 10 May 2012
Pair left stranded in bikinis
Two young international backpackers have experienced both sides of humanity after visiting Port Douglas last week. The women in their mid-20's, Leila from Italy and Tess from Germany,…
Thursday 10 May 2012
Is this the best we can do?
As we all know, Port Douglas has the rightful claim to the term 'Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.' It has a restaurant industry that continues to win numerous awards, and a stretch of…
Wednesday 9 May 2012
Young Guns shoot down Cougars
Fourth round of the competition saw the Young Guns continue their winning streak defeating the Central Cougars 25 – 21. This game was very high quality from start to finish with great…
Wednesday 9 May 2012
Climate change still reef's biggest threat
A post summer check up of the Great Barrier Reef has revealed low level coral bleaching at some locations and signs of minor stress from wet season flooding. The low to…
Wednesday 9 May 2012
Big wins for Junior Sharks
Under 7s This week the Under 7s played two exciting games against Suburbs' teams at home. In both games the boys came away with a win. Try scorers on the day were Jack…
Wednesday 9 May 2012
McKellar pounces on "calamity"
A troubling mirage moved the target around considerably for Target Rifle shooters in a Double 600m Competition. In the first 600 metre match Neil Attwood opened the Full-bore Target…
Wednesday 9 May 2012
Broken bones, swallowed tongue in clash
by Logan Marsh The Verri Industries Douglas Dragons battled to a 1-1 draw with one of the competition favourites Marlin Coast on Sunday. It was a very hard earned point and…
Wednesday 9 May 2012
Schier relief
A relaxed sounding Val Schier is contemplating a life outside of local politics after suffering a decisive loss at the recent local government elections. Speaking with The Newsport yesterday, Ms…
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Crocs find form
Spectators were treated to an exciting exhibition of fast, flowing football at Holloways Beach on Saturday. Cairns City Lions were at home to Port Douglas Crocs and both teams are to be…
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Brave Raiders succumb to Barron
The Rattle n Hum Reef Raiders played their first game at home on Saturday against Barron Trinity. A large crowd was on hand to witness what was a very exciting match with end to end…
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Woman stolen from home
Mandy Stone's move from Wangetti to Port Douglas has not started well after property was stolen from her home during her relocation. Ms Stone, who is taking a hiatus from her role as the…
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Calypso turns back for turtle
A turtle has been rescued in front of a boat load of day trippers aboard Calypso after being found around one nautical mile out to sea. The female turtle, estimated to weigh around 60kg,…
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Recipe of the month
Grilled Bulgogi beef tenderloin with glazed sweet potato, zucchini tossed with dried shrimp and chili with lemon butter. Recipe by Chef Jackson Kim, Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas A South Korean…
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Mossman may trial new technology
An innovative dual herbicide spray head may help cane farmers slash residual herbicide use by as much as 70 per cent. Early trials look promising, with Queensland Government…
Tuesday 8 May 2012
That's a rap!
Patricia Andrews is making a name for herself after her photographs were spotted on The Newsport's Best Photo Competition. Leigh Waldron is a rapper from Cairns who spotted Patricia's work and was so…
Monday 7 May 2012
Port still a world favourite
We all love a good list, and we love them even more when our region is named amongst the world's favourite destinations. Port Douglas has pipped Cairns in Trip Advisor's Top 10 Destinations…
Monday 7 May 2012
Sit down stand up comes to Port
During the month of May 'Sit Down Comedy Club' line-up features one of Australia's favourite performers, the divine Miss O: Fiona O'Loughlin. Port Douglas Carnivale and…
Friday 4 May 2012
No butts!
Thoughtless smokers are discarding their cigarette butts on the streets and gardens of Port Douglas, making any attempts of beautifying the town futile. A walk along high foot traffic areas such as Macrossan…
Friday 4 May 2012
Cairns lagoon to close
Cairns Regional Council will undertake maintenance on The Esplanade Lagoon for the sixth time in ten years from Wednesday June 6. This scheduled maintenance is expected to take up to four weeks…
Friday 4 May 2012
Out of Borders - Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oui Oui Oui!
Readers of The Newsport recently had the opportunity to learn about Clement Esso, a young Frenchman travelling the world to challenge perceptions and stereotypes on how…
Friday 4 May 2012
Time to vote for your fav photo
What a month in the Best Photo Competition! Dozens of stunning pics were sent in during April, and we welcomed a number of new entrants into the comp. But it's a competition after all,…
Thursday 3 May 2012
Amalgamation will never work: Leu
Re-elected Division 10 councillor, Julia Leu, said her first priority with elections behind her is the de-amalgamation of Douglas Shire. Cr Leu reiterated her willingness to work with…
Thursday 3 May 2012
Mill sale win-win says Entsch
The sale of Mossman Central Mill to Mackay Sugar this week has been lauded by Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch. Mackay Sugar will pay $25.3 million for the mill and its related…
Thursday 3 May 2012
CIAF premier events on sale
Tickets have gone on sale for the two key events of the fourth annual Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) – the Opening Party and the CIAF Symposium. CIAF is Australia’s premier…
