Monday 2 April 2012
MBS delivers ultimatum
Unify or suffer the consequences. That was the ultimatum delivered by the Melbourne Business School at a presentation of their 'Revitalise Port Douglas' project findings at the Port Douglas…
Friday 30 March 2012
Crocs leadership group announced
It was great to see the Croc Pit come alive again on Thursday night when the Port Douglas AFL Club held its Jumper Presentation. There was an air of excitement and optimism…
Monday 2 April 2012
Junior Sharks wrap
UNDER 7 On the weekend the Under 7 Sharkies played a hard match against Ivanhoes at home. There was some fierce tackling by David Neller, Dakota Santarossa and Wyatt Lourigan and some great runs…
Monday 2 April 2012
Closehaven Cup thriller
Eight yachts set sail in the first round of the eight race Closehaven Marina Trophy Series with a course rounding Low Isles and Snapper Island that proved to be one of the closest fought…
Monday 2 April 2012
Entsch fires broadband broadside
Outspoken Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch, has taken aim at the NBN broadband project after a three-year rollout plan was announced on Thursday. Mr Entsch said much of…
Monday 2 April 2012
Happy campers book early
National park visitors have been urged to book their camping holiday well in advance as high numbers are expected to flock to the parks this Easter. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service…
Monday 2 April 2012
It's time to be heard
As we all know, it's often those with the loudest voices that get heard. With so much talk about the prospect of deamalgamation from Cairns Regional Council, we thought it was time for residents…
Friday 30 March 2012
Douglas ignored in NBN rollout
The rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) will reach Cairns’ city suburbs within the next year, with work to start in other areas of Cairns within three years. However, towns…
Friday 30 March 2012
Earth Hour tomorrow night
Earth Hour 2012 is expected to be the darkest yet after more than 5,200 cities and towns in 135 countries around the world switched off their lights for Earth Hour last year. The initiative,…
Friday 30 March 2012
Dragons gallant in defeat
by Logan Marsh The Douglas United Dragons have put in a dogged and competitive display in their return to the Far North Queensland Premier League, going down 3-0 last Sunday afternoon. Up…
Friday 30 March 2012
Friday Funny
This might ring true for many of you out there. Thanks to Richard Hopper for sharing it with us in the lead up to another beautiful weekend in the Far North. A woman in a hot air balloon realised she was…
Friday 30 March 2012
Home valuations released
Valuation notices have posted to all landowners throughout Queensland’s 58 rateable local government areas. Queensland’s Valuer-General Neil Bray said more than 1.6 million valuations were…
Thursday 29 March 2012
The Viewpoint - States, who needs 'em?
I don't pretend to know all the ins and outs of the political world. To me the Upper House refers to the neighbour up the hill and the Speaker of the House is my better half.…
Thursday 29 March 2012
Run Forest! Pet has lucky escape
If you've heard of more people encountering snakes on their property of late that's because conditions are currently perfect for the reptiles, according to Wildlife Manager at The…
Thursday 29 March 2012
New faces on Low Ilses
The paradise of Low Isles will this month have new residents, with Wayne and Jenni Fox to be appointed by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) as the Island's caretakers. The…
Thursday 29 March 2012
Road closures - were you in the know?
The Captain Cook Highway closures over recent days threw many in the Douglas region into confusion, raising questions regarding the status of the road, and effectiveness of…
Thursday 29 March 2012
Classic Threes at Mossman
It was a fantastic day of competition on Saturday for the Men’s “Classic Threes”. The President congratulated all the new bowlers for their new found commitment and love of the game which…
Thursday 29 March 2012
Two more sleeps for Crocs
Yes, at long last it's time to unleash our teams for the first game of 2012. This Saturday we take on North Cairns at Watson Oval. Reserves kick off at 1pm and Seniors at 3pm so try and…
Wednesday 28 March 2012
First festival raises thousands
1200 people experienced some brilliant live entertainment thanks to the organisers of the inaugural Port Douglas Community Garden Festival last Saturday. Coinciding with the state…
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Return to the Shire
The wheels of change are turning and with a new state government, and increasingly a local government now open to the concept of deamalgamation, the return of a Douglas Shire may yet become a…
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Hats off to top Muddies
The Douglas Cricket Association Muddies held their combined Junior and Senior end of season presentation on Saturday at the Port Douglas Sports Complex. Trophies for participation…
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Junior AFL action
It's the biggest review of Junior AFL football in town. Check out all the action and results from the weekend's round of matches. UNDER 16 by Greg Nicholson Port Douglas Crocs vs Manunda Hawks…
Wednesday 28 March 2012
O'Brien to quit politics
Former State Member for Cook, Jason O'Brien, will quit politics after his election defeat on the weekend at the hands of LNP candidate, David Kempton. The result was not the whitewash…
Tuesday 27 March 2012
Inside Mossman - Men's business no secret
by Chris Hameister The Men's Shed was an initiative of the Mossman Community Centre and together with the Lend Lease Springboard Programme of 2011 the Men's Shed/Mentoring…
Tuesday 27 March 2012
Referendum to decide Douglas future
De-amalgamation of the Douglas region from Cairns Regional Council will be first on the agenda for incoming member for Cook, David Kempton, following a tight win in Saturday’s…
