Wednesday 1 February 2012
Marathon swim to eradicate polio
Swimmers of all capabilities are being urged to participate in an upcoming fundraiser towards the ongoing fight against polio.
Mossman Rotary Club is taking part in a…
Thursday 2 February 2012
Rain no problem for JC’s golfing prowess
It was another interrupted week of golf at Mossman Golf Club with the weather again causing havoc.
But John Carney found his way through the rain on Tuesday, scoring…
Thursday 2 February 2012
Walz & Butterss deliver big Muddies win
For those readers who check out the team’s progress each week, it must be both puzzling and humorous to see the topsy-turvy results in the Cricket Far North competition,…
Thursday 2 February 2012
Still room for gymnasts to sign on
After a very successful sign-on last Saturday, the Mossman and District Gymnastics Club still hassome places available for all classes in 2012.
Continually building in size…
Thursday 2 February 2012
Tiger to resume to Cairns in April
The Far North tourism industry is celebrating the announcement of the return of Tiger Airways’ Melbourne to Cairns route.
Tiger Airways’ domestic services were suspended…
Wednesday 1 February 2012
Donations to local charities not trivial
The generosity and community smarts of four enterprising locals has produced a knock-on effect for local charities. It all started at a recent K-Star Trivia night, a…
Wednesday 1 February 2012
Raiders pumped for big 2012
A new year signals somewhat of a new beginning for the Douglas Reef Raiders, with a new senior coach and new committee appointed for the Raiders’ 2012 Cairns and District Rugby…
Wednesday 1 February 2012
Strata title insurance inquiry extended
Pressure by strata title unit owners to force a review of soaring insurance premiums has forced a parliamentary inquiry submission period to be extended by two weeks.
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Wednesday 1 February 2012
Time to vote for your favourite photo
The bar has certainly been set high to kick off 2012 with over 40 amazing images from nearly 20 photographers captured and posted on the Best Photo Competition page. The…
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Keep Port Safe
We all know Port Douglas is a beautiful place to live and visit, but recent events have made us look at how we can make the experience even better. Community concern over isolated instances of…
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Rates notices issued
Cairns Regional Council rates notices have been dispatched and are due to arrive in letterboxes this week. Nearly 80,000 rate assessment notices have been issued and are due for payment by…
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Embarrassing Taipans smashed
The Taipans were woeful against the Gold Coast Blaze on Sunday night scoring just 49 points for the game (lowest score all season by any club) and falling out of the top four as a…
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Why we're coaches
Continuing our profiles of Mossman & District Gymnastics Club coaches, Erin Frizelle speaks with Bev Gwynne and Alanna Ives. Bev Gwynne Erin Frizelle: What are your qualifications or…
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Pollies respond to reader question
The Newsport was requested to send this letter to relevant elected representatives and candidates. Received responses follow the letter below. Firstly, When the dredge was bought…
Tuesday 31 January 2012
No doldrums for Magic
Very light air from all points of the compass greeted the seven yachts that came to the line for Race 1 of the 2012 Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship Summer Series. In a comical display…
Monday 30 January 2012
50th Low Isle race a challenge
by Ingrid Juchem Four canoes and one support boat from the local Outrigger canoe club lined up on the start for the Combined Clubs 50th annual Low Isle race. Nominating an average…
Monday 30 January 2012
U16 Muddies topple top team
The Under 16 Douglas Muddies played a one dayer at Port Douglas Sports complex on Saturday morning against top of the ladder team United. Captain David Coulthard won the toss…
Monday 30 January 2012
Tight finish for U12 Muddies
The Under 12 Douglas Muddies played Mareeba All Stars at Borzi Park, Mareeba on Saturday. Ashton Davenport captained the Muddies team and the opposition won the toss and elected to bat…
Monday 30 January 2012
Make Snapper happier
In a continued effort to rid our beaches and oceans of rubbish, Tangaroa Blue are organising two beach clean up events and need you to join in. Snapper Island, a regular clean up site, will…
Monday 30 January 2012
Inside Port - What's new at PDNC?
Well the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre is open for the year and we have hit the ground running. Tai Chi for Fall Prevention has started and will continue every Monday…
Monday 30 January 2012
Lloyds in Australia Day honours
The Bally Hooley's Peter and Anne Lloyd has been recognised during the Cairns region's Australia Day awards, taking out the Volunteer of the Year category. This duo has been the…
Monday 30 January 2012
"Anarchist" seeks Port vote
Mayoral candidate Ian Thomas is positioning to win the Port Douglas vote after what he describes as an "almost complete disregard of Port Douglas by the current Cairns Regional…
Friday 27 January 2012
Two charged over attack
Mossman CIB's Trevor Perham has confirmed that two Mossman males in their late teens have been charged over an incident which left Matthew Manns with a broken jaw which required surgery. One…
Friday 27 January 2012
Australia Day celebrated
Parties were thrown and barbecues fired up as families and friends celebrated Australia Day in the region. The Blessing of the Fleet at the Combined Clubs kicked off the day with more then…
Friday 27 January 2012
Focus Feature - Bye bye to Natasha @ OAKS
by Natasha Klimszak It’s been almost four years and an incredible journey with a dream come true thanks to the opportunity of Oaks Hotels & Resorts Management. …
