Wednesday 14 March 2012
Snakes' fate in hands of gods
The Taipans are now in the hands of the 'hoop gods' as their playoff hopes now rest in the hands of other clubs. After copping an absolute flogging over the Nullarbor on Sunday…
Tuesday 13 March 2012
It's a lockout. Meridien closes slipway
Meridien Marina has taken the drastic measure of closing the slipway which services dozens of vessels, effectively ceasing operations for the time being. Last month, fishermen…
Tuesday 13 March 2012
Ann Sea goes back to back
Six yachts came to the start for the final race of the Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship Summer Series under heavy skies and the threat of rain. Defending Club Champion Port FM Mais…
Tuesday 13 March 2012
Mixed fortunes for Junior Muddies
Under 12s Under 12 Douglas Muddies travelled to Morrow Park, Tolga where the rain held off so the junior cricketers could play a 27/27 match against Atherton Wildhogs on…
Tuesday 13 March 2012
Disaster guide earns award
Cairns Regional Council’s evacuation strategy has been recognised as an example of outstanding communication with the public on issues of natural disaster. At the Government Communications…
Tuesday 13 March 2012
What an exhibition!
If you were thinking February was a bumper month in the Best Photo Competition, you were right. The gallery of photos entered by photographers as part of the competition was viewed by over…
Monday 12 March 2012
Business Time - Don’t waste your time
An electrician friend recently told me I should ensure all my clients are on Facebook and on Twitter because “it’s good, free marketing.” I thanked him for his insight and…
Monday 12 March 2012
Not good enough, Mayor admits
After the public furore over the removal of the coconut palms on Four Mile Beach, Mayor Val Schier agreed that there is room for improvement in the way the community is engaged about…
Monday 12 March 2012
Footy gives Pride to Mossman students
Footy fever took over Mossman recently as Northern Pride players spent time with the students through the Pride’s innovative Take Pride Program. The annual four-week Schools…
Monday 12 March 2012
Sign of the times
Recently, Cook MP Jason O'Brien expressed concern for Mossman's economic future and declared the town would become a major focus of his new term in office if, of course, he is re-elected. If he is…
Monday 12 March 2012
SLS Championship dates announced
Surf Life Saving Australia has announced the dates for the 2013 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships to be held at Kurrawa Beach next March. The 2013 Aussies for Masters and…
Friday 9 March 2012
Double news Article 2 coloumns
Read more of today's news. Check out The Newsport home page. Have you checked out the region's best photo competition? Get sports news first on The Newsport Sport page. Missed a…
Friday 9 March 2012
Pride coach: "We’ve never been stronger"
Northern Pride coach Dave Maiden says he has never had a stronger squad as he prepares his side for their first Intrust Super Cup game of the season against Ipswich Jets on…
Friday 9 March 2012
Katter's Party loses appeal
Katter's Australian Party will appear as "The Australian Party" on ballot papers for the upcoming State election. Queensland's highest court yesterday ruled against the…
Friday 9 March 2012
3000th comment hits The Newsport
Another major milestone has been reached on The Newsport with the 3000th reader comment being made on a daily news article. That honour went to Susan Keen who added to the discussion…
Friday 9 March 2012
Junior Crocs back in action
Footy's back with the first game of the season for the Junior Crocs AFL teams starting this weekend. The Under 8s through to the Under 14s will head to Holloways Beach Sporting Complex…
Friday 9 March 2012
Not too shabby, ARAMA tells AAA
A letter has been sent to AAA Tourism's boss by ARAMA Port Douglas expressing their concerns over the controversial accommodation rating scheme. ARAMA (Australian Resident…
Thursday 8 March 2012
First stop, Dubai, for young star
Local cricketing star, David Coulthard, has been selected for the Under 15 Australian squad after being Queensland's leading wicket-taker during recent State titles. Coulthard…
Wednesday 7 March 2012
Appetite for destruction outrages expert
Local landscape designer, John Sullivan, has expressed his outrage at Cairns Regional Council's decision to remove more than 50 coconut palms near the foreshore at Four Mile.…
Wednesday 7 March 2012
Palm tree removal commences
Wed 2.06pm Work has reportedly been halted on the removal of coconut palms with six of the 55 left standing. More to come shortly. Wed 12.14pm Work has commenced on the removal of over…
Thursday 8 March 2012
Employment - Job Descriptions
Effectively developed employee job descriptions are communication tools that are significant in your organisation's success. Poorly written employee job descriptions, on the other…
Thursday 8 March 2012
Vaughan gets Olympic nod
The Taipans copped a smashing at the hands of Gold Coast on Saturday night which consolidated the visitors as definite playoff contenders and has left us in a two horse race with…
Thursday 8 March 2012
Jute Theatre’s 20th season opens
by Roy Weavers Jute Theatre Company’s original commissioned work entitled ‘At Sea, Staring Up’ by internationally acclaimed Hobart playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer, will officially…
Thursday 8 March 2012
Early findings from MBS
In an article on the Melbourne Business School website, Project head Associate Professor Selwyn d'Souza said the picture has become clearer after the group's visit in February during which a…
Thursday 8 March 2012
Reef series to reach millions
A documentary series based on the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef had its Australian premiere in Cairns last night ahead of its broadcast to millions of people worldwide. The…
