Wednesday 22 February 2012
End in sight for Gorge construction
Despite challenging delays, the $20 million Mossman Gorge Centre is finally nearing completion with managers expecting to commence operation on 1 May. While access to the…
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Inside Mossman
This year marks the third year the Douglas Shire Community Services Association (Mossman Community Centre) will engage in a community partnership with the international company Lend Lease with…
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Big week in Mossman Golf
by Shona Barbour Perfect tropical conditions with rain mostly late in the day allowed players to enjoy their golf, and Mossman Golf Course is in great condition. Tuesday’s field of 44…
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Missing hiker "incredibly lucky"
A 70 year-old man from Kuranda has emerged from thick rainforest after spending a night lost at Mt Lewis near Julatten. The man was one of a party of four who were hiking in…
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Songwriters comp to showcase youth
Young songwriters are being encouraged to write from the heart as part of the Port Douglas Community Garden's Youth Singer Songwriter Competition. The competition, sponsored…
Tuesday 21 February 2012
Ann Sea, Tau Ceti share honours
Indigo, the only catamaran racing at the club, joined the Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship Summer Series for Race 4 adding to the fleet numbers. Although being late to the…
Tuesday 21 February 2012
Oppressive heat at rifle range
Saturday presented overcast and calm, but cleared to become very hot and humid, with well-illuminated targets providing fair conditions for Target Rifle shooters in a Double 500m…
Tuesday 21 February 2012
Locals unleashed on bad dog owners
Queenslanders will help decide whether irresponsible dog owners should be banned from keeping a dog, with a discussion paper released yesterday by the State Government. …
Tuesday 21 February 2012
A new focus Loomes
Karena Loomes is looking to make a big impact on the lives of her students in her new role as Head of Curriculum for Port Douglas State School. Ms Loomes, who is acting principal in the…
Tuesday 21 February 2012
Mossman troubling: O'Brien
Mossman will be the focus of State Member for Cook, Jason O'Brien, should he retain his seat after the March 24 election. Mr O'Brien said he was worried about the economic state of…
Monday 20 February 2012
Tight finish for junior Muddies
The Under 12 Muddies team played a close match against Atherton Boars at Mossman High School on Saturday. Muddies Captain Bryce Fabiani lost the toss and the opposition team…
Monday 20 February 2012
Two FNQ courses hit top 100
Popular Australian golfing magazine, Australian Golf Digest, has once again named Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club and Sea Temple Port Douglas in its Top 100 courses. Paradise…
Monday 20 February 2012
Work starts on cyclone shelter
It seems time is quickly running out for opponents of the approved Port Douglas cyclone shelter with construction due to begin this week. State Member for Cook, Jason O'Brien, was…
Monday 20 February 2012
Talbot joins Wet Tropics board
The Australian Conservation Foundation’s Cape York Program Officer, Leah Talbot, has been appointed to the board of the Wet Tropics Management Authority. Ms Talbot is a Kuku Yalanji…
Monday 20 February 2012
Junior Crocs good sports
The Port Douglas Junior Football Club has been awarded a $500 grant through the State Government's 'Positive or It’s Pointless' funding pool. The grant will be used for much needed…
Monday 20 February 2012
The Viewpoint - Aww, we're not so bad
This might sound like a stupid question, but can someone please explain to me why it's a bad idea to have a large fast food chain in town? I'm neither for, nor against, a…
Monday 20 February 2012
Jessica's Run for Type 1
A 26 year-old Atherton Tablelands' woman is taking big steps in her ongoing challenge of living with Type 1 diabetes. In fact, Jessica Masters (who grew up in Port Douglas) is taking many…
Friday 17 February 2012
Crocs ready for a big March
Crocs' president report Hi everyone. Here's an update on events and dates that you should pencil into your diary. March 10/11: Ernie's training camp. This year it will be held at…
Friday 17 February 2012
Record attempt to help cancer cause
Participants in next week’s Zumba world record attempt will be assisting cancer support and research as they shake and shimmy their way into history. Relay for Life is one of…
Friday 17 February 2012
Defend against dengue
Residents are being reminded to look after their own backyards in the battle to stop the spread of dengue fever. “It is everyone’s responsibility to defend against dengue,” Mayor Val Schier…
Friday 17 February 2012
Meridien: Fisherman's friend?
Meridien Marina has denied rumours that fishing boats will be left stranded without a place to unload their cargo as the development of the marina progresses. A group representing…
Friday 17 February 2012
Heath eyes pro future
First it was triathlete Nick Carling, now its local golfing champion and sports reporter for The Newsport, Shane Heath, who is heading to the Gold Coast to pursue a professional career in…
Thursday 16 February 2012
Huge wrap up of hoop action
The Taipans had a great win against ladder leaders Perth last round and other results also went their way for them to sneak back into the top four. Townsville somehow succumbed to…
Thursday 16 February 2012
Ironman buys USM Events
Yesterday, World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) announced that it has acquired USM Events, an Australian event management company and the owner of multisport festivals at Noosa, Cairns,…
Thursday 16 February 2012
Debt to restrict infrastructure spend
The LNP candidate for Cook, David Kempton, visited Port Douglas for a function at Salsa Bar & Grill yesterday, where he took the opportunity to outline some of the issues…
