Thursday 9 February 2012
Marriner tight-lipped on progress
The major redevelopment of the Sheraton Mirage planned by new owner, David Marriner, remains on hold as $36 million in government funding assistance appears unlikely. The…
Wednesday 8 February 2012
Ask Jason
Dear Jason When the dredge was bought up to Port Douglas to reopen the Dickenson’s inlet mouth several years ago, why wasn’t the same dredge taken a few Kilometres North…
Thursday 9 February 2012
Court date set in Manns case
The two individuals charged with offences relating to an incident which left local man Matthew Manns with a broken jaw will appear in court on 22 February. One of the pair in their…
Wednesday 8 February 2012
Blood spilt in Muddies loss
At team selection night the C Grade Muddies were looking strong on paper, however two late withdrawals looked likely to set the team back. Fortunately, the Muddies were able to call…
Wednesday 8 February 2012
Sevens final a nail-biter
The pre-season rugby sevens competition took over at the Port Douglas Sports Complex on the weekend with teams from far and wide competing in the event. 120 players from 12 teams from…
Wednesday 8 February 2012
Heavenly bodies align for parade
Port Douglas Carnivale organisers have announced the theme for the 2012 Macrossan Street Parade will be “Heavenly Bodies”. General manager Ken Dobbs said the theme had been…
Wednesday 8 February 2012
Fine liner
The massive Diamond Princess cruise liner arrives in Port Douglas today. Here are some facts you may not know about this floating city. The Diamond Princess took three million man-hours to build.…
Tuesday 7 February 2012
All the action from Mossman Golf
by Shona Barbour The Mossman Golf course is in great condition after a clean up by volunteers, removing the debris from Friday night’s exceptionally strong winds. Tuesday’s…
Tuesday 7 February 2012
Sign on day for Junior Crocs
The Junior Crocs sign on day is this Sunday, and the club is looking forward to welcoming new and current players to AFL. The sign on day will enable players from Under 8s to Under 18s…
Tuesday 7 February 2012
Tough conditions face bowlers
The wild wind did nothing to deter the great turnout of bowlers for Saturdays’ Jackpot competition. The challenging conditions only added to the excitement and entertainment of the…
Tuesday 7 February 2012
Australia Party wants RBA reform
State Leader of The Australian Party, Aidan McLindon, yesterday backed his Federal counterpart, Bob Katter, after he detailed plans to remove control of the Reserve Bank from an…
Tuesday 7 February 2012
Queensland - Where Australia mines
Resources are being mined from our region. But, it's not iron or coal that is being taken but something equally precious - skilled labour.
The economic boom in the resources…
Tuesday 7 February 2012
Whileaway Book Club Review
CALEB'S CROSSING BY GERALDINE BROOKS Once again, Pulitzer-prize winning novelist Geraldine Brooks takes an unlikely shard of little-known history and brings it to vivid life. In…
Tuesday 7 February 2012
Snapper haul a record
The telephone started ringing off the hook the night before our Snapper Island Clean Up was to take place, this was mainly due to the 30 knot winds blowing and volunteers concerned about the…
Monday 6 February 2012
Taipans storm home for win
The Taipans recovered nicely after last weekend's whipping to kill off a determined Townsville and keep their finals chances alive. Both imports came to the party this round with…
Monday 6 February 2012
Coaches pass on pearls of wisdom
Today we meet our final two coaches from the Mossman & District Gymnsastics Club, Sonja Zettl and Deanne Hoye. Sonja Zettl Erin Frizelle: What are your qualifications or…
Monday 6 February 2012
Cow Bay land picked for protection
Efforts are underway to purchase land in Cow Bay to assist in the protection of cassowaries and cycads in the Daintree Rainforest. Kelvin Davies, CEO of Rainforest Rescue, a…
Monday 6 February 2012
Morris presents to MBS
The education of Melbourne Business School students continued yesterday with a presentation from Wendy Morris giving an insight into the challenges the region has faced, and the…
Monday 6 February 2012
Time to RAW in Cairns
The 16th Australia wide RAW Comedy Competition in Cairns is just around the corner. Run by the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, this competition is best known as the incubator for keen…
Monday 6 February 2012
Employment - HELP! OHS!
Does your current OHS procedures manual meet the new Australian legislation? With our OHS Management System in place, your organisation will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of…
Friday 3 February 2012
Mossman Bowls news
There was another good turnout for the last informal Jackpot competition of the festive season on Saturday. Whites and full membership will be required as of next week with club championships…
Friday 3 February 2012
Your election questions answered this Sunday
Voters will be able to ask local candidates for the upcoming State and local government elections some pressing questions in Cairns from this Sunday. Organised by a…
Wednesday 1 February 2012
Crocs’ President’s report with Andy Smith
Here’s an update to keep you all abreast with what’s happening down at the Croc pit.
Training under new coach, Brad Cooper, is going well with good attendances. We…
Wednesday 1 February 2012
MBS starts to Revitalize Port Douglas
By Roy Weavers
Yesterday (Thursday) saw the opening seminar hosted by the Port Douglas Chamber of Commerce at the Sheraton Mirage, entitled 'Introduction to Port…
Friday 3 February 2012
Former Port Douglas cricketer in Aussie team
A former Port Douglas Mudcrabs cricketer has certainly been making a name for himself with the Australian cricket team lately. Not as a player, but Steve Timms was…
