Tuesday 10 April 2012
Gribbon scintillating in Crocs' win
Port Douglas Crocs welcomed South Cairns to the Croc Pit on Saturday for their first home game of the season. Conditions were ideal for football - cool, with a gentle…
Tuesday 10 April 2012
April stand up at the Sit Down Club
As if we haven't got enough to laugh at. At the moment, Festivals Up North are piling on the pressure with Mike Van Acker and Greg Sullivan performing at the Sit Down Club in…
Tuesday 10 April 2012
Catch a glimpse of Line Burner TV
Line Burner's DVDs have been keeping avid anglers entertained with some incredible fishing footage, and now executive producer Lynton Heffer has secured a 10-part TV series to air…
Tuesday 10 April 2012
TTNQ app still causing a stir
Tourism Tropical North Queensland's smart phone app has received a luke warm reception from businesses in the region, but drawn heated criticism from one app developer. Local…
Tuesday 10 April 2012
Breaking down borders
Like most young people, 28 year-old Frenchman Clement Esso loves to travel. But Clement's motivation to see the world comes from a very different place. Witnessing racism borne out of…
Thursday 5 April 2012
More flights during April
Increased capacity on the Auckland-Cairns route from this month will provide New Zealanders with easier access to visit the region. Throughout April Air New Zealand will operate an…
Thursday 5 April 2012
All the action from Mossman Bowls
It was a huge weekend of competition with championship pairs on Saturday and singles on Sunday. Men's pairs results G.Wilmot and J.Girgenti defeated G.Bolton and P.Jenssen 24-21…
Thursday 5 April 2012
Local crew big winners
‘Royal Bodiez’ of Bodies in Motion Dance School in Mossman have been crowned Hip Hop Crew winners at Cairns biggest dance battle, 'The Block Party' held on Sunday. A 2000 strong audience…
Thursday 5 April 2012
Mayor offers rates carrot
Mayor Val Schier has vowed to bring back a rates discount if elected for a second term in office at the 28 April local government elections. She said a discount of 5 per cent for bills…
Thursday 5 April 2012
Council workers abused
The recent backlash against the Cairns Regional Council over the removal of coconut palms on Four Mile Beach has resulted in some Council workers being targeted for abuse. The Newsport has…
Wednesday 4 April 2012
Every match, every round
The support for junior AFL continues to impress with our valued contributors filing these match reports from Under 8s through to U16s. UNDER 8 Played on a magnificent Sunday morning with…
Wednesday 4 April 2012
Crocs' President report
It's time to sit back and have a break after a big seven days. What with last Sunday's 200 club sign on, and Graham's funeral and the celebration of his life at the clubrooms on Thursday. …
Wednesday 4 April 2012
Man injured in Cooya accident
Emergency services teams attended an accident at Cooya last night at around 6pm after two cars collided on the intersection of the Captain Cook Highway and Bonnie Doon Road. While…
Wednesday 4 April 2012
Tourism still holds the key
It's an inescapable fact that tourism has a major role to play in the future of Port Douglas. However those in attendance to Saturday's Melbourne Business School presentation heard that…
Wednesday 4 April 2012
Sun brings out the best in golfers
by Shona Barbour Mossman Golf course is now back to a full course, with plenty of sunshine and happiness. The Port Douglas Weddings Monthly Medal held on 24 March, was taken out…
Wednesday 4 April 2012
Heroes and villains
The basketball semi's are in full swing and it was a case of deja-vu for the top seeded NZ Breakers. The Townsville Crocs flew over the ditch and upset them and now hold the trump cards with…
Wednesday 4 April 2012
Focus Feature - Recipe of the month
Want to cook like the masters? Check out this mouth-watering recipe from Sheraton Mirage Executive Chef, Klaus Keller. Crispy seared salt water barramundi on celeriac puree with…
Wednesday 4 April 2012
Where to now for Port?
The Melbourne Business School has delivered its findings to the Steering Committee containing representatives of various Port Douglas industries and groups, and we now await their take on…
Tuesday 3 April 2012
Wearne takes another clear win
The competition this week was shot under clear skies, a light variable breeze with occasional mirage. What looked like idyllic condition soon proved to be problematic with the breeze…
Tuesday 3 April 2012
Douglas fail to get over Hill
by James Turner Heading into game two of the season Douglas' second division team were hoping to add to the great start from the previous week and get a second straight win. However on…
Tuesday 3 April 2012
Crocs fight but fall short
Watsons Oval was bathed in sunshine for the opening hit-out for Port Douglas Crocs Season 2012. Unfortunately North Cairns were to prove too strong for the vastly new-look Crocs…
Wednesday 4 April 2012
Banana outbreak a warning
Devastating outbreaks of serious diseases of banana plants overseas are a timely warning to Australian producers not to be complacent about disease prevention. In recent months, the…
Tuesday 3 April 2012
Manning, Smith launch bid for Div 10
Pete Smith's campaign to become the next Division 10 councilor was launched at St Mary's By The Sea yesterday with would-be Mayor Bob Manning by his side. Mr Smith joined…
Tuesday 3 April 2012
"Shared vision, one voice"
The Port Douglas community must acknowledge, confront, and overcome its challenges if it is to return to prosperity according to the Melbourne Business School who delivered their key…
Monday 2 April 2012
Dragons record historic win
by Logan Marsh The Douglas United Dragons have recorded their first victory of the season after an epic come from behind victory over Mareeba at Cassowary Park on Saturday night. It was…
