Tuesday 20 March 2012
Beaches closed to swimmers
Beaches in the Far North have been closed to swimmers due to the wild weather damaging stinger nets.
North Queensland Life Saving issued a report this morning advising stinger…
Tuesday 20 March 2012
Aust Party wants de-amalgamation
Australian Party candidate, Lachlan Bensted, has solidified his party’s commitment to de-amalgamating the former Douglas Shire from Cairns Regional Council should he be elected to…
Thursday 15 March 2012
State Election Polling places
In case you haven’t noticed, this Saturday (March 24th 2012) is State Government election day and voting is compulsory.
There are 27,714 electors registered in the Cook electorate,…
Thursday 15 March 2012
Far North Culture Muster is on again!
Arts Nexus is the peak development agency for the creative sectors and communities of Tropical North Queensland. Through strategic programs, research and advocacy they grow and…
Tuesday 20 March 2012
Mossman Men bowl, ladies rained out
By Kevin Rynne
Mens Results Championship men’s bowls forged ahead over the weekend despite the rain putting a real dampener on the social competition at Mossman Bowls…
Tuesday 20 March 2012
Wetter late than never!
By Roy Weavers
The unseasonable dry weather we have been experiencing since November last year until about a fortnight ago has undoubtedly been an added bonus for the tourists but not. alas,…
Monday 19 March 2012
Taipans finals dreams over
The fat lady sang nice and loud at the Cairns Convention Centre on Saturday night as the Cairns Taipans couldn't keep their end of the play-off bargain to win their last two games of…
Monday 19 March 2012
Rock fall causes highway delays
Drivers are being urged to be patient on the Captain Cook Highway with one lane blocked following a land slip yesterday afternoon.
Cairns Police say heavy rain caused a large…
Monday 19 March 2012
Under 16s Muddies are premiers
The Under 16 Douglas Muddies travelled to Tolga at the weekend to play a two-dayer against Atherton in the Under 16 Cricket Far North Grand Final.
The weather wasn’t looking the best,…
Monday 19 March 2012
Australia, the Safari alternative
According to an article featured in the prestigious US Forbes Magazine website the term 'safari' is usually synonymous with Africa. The giant continent grabs the wildlife headlines…
Monday 19 March 2012
Forum to take mystery out of arts grants process
According to a media release from Cairns Regional Council (CRC), a well overdue forum has been organised to help artists in the Cairns region to apply for funding under…
Friday 16 March 2012
Candidates take the stand
By Roy Weavers
About forty local business owners and operators attended a lunch yesterday (Thursday) arranged by the Port Douglas Chamber of Commerce and hosted by the Sheraton Mirage Hotel…
Friday 16 March 2012
QLD Rail Bulls Masters 20/20 set for May 19th
By Roy Weavers
Queensland Rail Bulls Masters Managing Director Jimmy Maher came to Sea Temple Resort in Port Douglas on Thursday (15th March) morning to meet up with Sea…
Friday 16 March 2012
Report a pothole, they only get bigger!
By Roy Weavers
Ongoing heavy rain has caused pot holes on many roads in the Cairns, Port Douglas and Mossman region.
Cairns Regional Council has advised The Newsport to assure…
Thursday 15 March 2012
Rave reviews for 'At Sea, Staring Up' at JUTE
Opening to a sell out crowd last Friday night (9th March), 'At Sea, Staring Up' by Hobart playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer, swept the audience away on a journey that took…
Thursday 15 March 2012
A.B returns for Bulls Masters
Former Australian captain Allan Border is one of eight formers international players set to visit Cairns and Port Douglas in May as part of the Queensland Rail Bulls Masters’ second…
Thursday 15 March 2012
$600,000 for Mossman High labs
Mossman High School will be the recipient of $600,000 to build new science and technology facilities for students transitioning to secondary school. State Member for Cook announced…
Thursday 15 March 2012
The eclipse - what can you expect?
Rick Brown is a commodity and futures trader from New York, but his passion lies in the pursuit of the indescribable feeling he experiences when witnessing a total solar eclipse.…
Tuesday 13 March 2012
Junior Sharks kick off
Under 9s The Mossman Under 9s played some amazing footy on the weekend. Going in under manned with eight players turning up and dealing with an opposition who had nineteen players, our…
Thursday 15 March 2012
Challenge Cairns no more
Challenge Cairns will be renamed Ironman Cairns after the recent acquisition of USM EVENTS by World Triathlon Corporation. Competitors will also be able to use the event as a qualifier for…
Wednesday 14 March 2012
Demolition to commence
The transformation of the Port Douglas waterfront is about to get underway with several buildings between the Combined Club and the Sugar Wharf to be demolished. Council is calling…
Wednesday 14 March 2012
Two new theatrical dance productions are coming to the Centre of Contemporary Arts in Cairns at the end of this month.
The first is entitled 'MASS'. It is described as an enthralling new dance…
Wednesday 14 March 2012
Focus Feature - Hi five for Hi Tide
About 50 guests were warmly welcomed to the launch of Hi Tide Restaurant's new menu last Saturday evening. Despite a brisk sea breeze, perhaps ordered a little over…
Wednesday 14 March 2012
Crocs' president reports
Well we have all survived the famous Ernie Baxter camp up at Mt Carbine. The weather stayed in our favour and the boys had a good workout. Sam from Wonthaggi won the SAS survival…
Wednesday 14 March 2012
Soxsmith's 75 earns the medal
by Shona Barbour Tropical conditions reduced the week’s events but a field of 29 played on the Composite Course on Tuesday with Wayne Soxsmith’s great 75 off the stick winning The…
