Thursday 26 January 2012
C Grade Muddies play like D grade
Having won another toss and choosing to bat, the Muddies were off to a bad start against Rovers Green on Sunday in Cairns when Darlington, who has amassed most of the team's…
Thursday 26 January 2012
Northern exposure for MBA students
36 final year MBA students will be in Port Douglas from next Thursday as work continues on the Melbourne Business School's 'Revitalising Port Douglas' project. The students will…
Thursday 26 January 2012
Cairns eyes Zumba world record
Cairns is poised to become the Zumba capital of Australia, with a tilt at the world record for participation in a class scheduled for next month. It is hoped that more than 2000…
Friday 27 January 2012
Deamalgamation: Yay or Nay?
LNP candidate for Cook David Kempton has joined Mayor Val Schier in backing deamalgamation of the former Douglas Shire should there be sufficient public support and resources to do so. …
Thursday 26 January 2012
Chinese New Year boosts Sheraton bookings
The Sheraton Mirage has experienced an increase in bookings of over 400% on last year as Chinese tourists spend their new year in the region. Special flights from…
Wednesday 25 January 2012
94 send off Shane in style
Despite the heavy conditions the members battled through producing some top scores again this week. Laurie Prosser started off the week by winning the men’s Tuesday competition with…
Thursday 26 January 2012
Ecolibrium - An end to shark finning
"Power to the people," a snippet from a John Lennon song seems to have worked its magic again. Shark finning or cutting the fins off sharks and killing them in the…
Wednesday 25 January 2012
Get to know your gym coaches
Today we speak with two more coaches from the Mossman & District Gymnastics Club and find out why they love getting involved in the popular sport. Anysha Rankin Erin Frizelle:…
Wednesday 25 January 2012
Australia Day festivities
Sausages will sizzle and thongs will be thrown as Australia Day is celebrated throughout the region tomorrow. On Cairns Esplanade, Mayor Val Schier will welcome 78 new Australian…
Wednesday 25 January 2012
"Wicked" local Mum on Wife Swap
"What have you got me into now?" That was the reaction of Mick Liggins on hearing the news his wife, Cindy, had signed up for the TV show Wife Swap Australia. The…
Wednesday 25 January 2012
Trip advice? Go to Port Douglas
The 2012 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards for Best Hotels has placed four Port Douglas hotels in the overall Top 25, with two in the Top 10. Port Douglas operators received…
Wednesday 25 January 2012
"Enough is enough!"
Port Douglas Police have questioned two males over an incident on the weekend which left local man, Matthew Manns, with a broken jaw. The attack took place in Macrossan Street after the…
Tuesday 24 January 2012
Club farewells Rod Parkes
There was a big turnout for Rod Parkes’ going away gathering on Saturday afternoon following the usual Jackpot competition. Rod has been a valued member of the club for many years and…
Tuesday 24 January 2012
UN recognise ecotourism
Ecotourism Australia has been named one of ten organisations in the world to be recognised by the United Nations Foundation sponsored Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Ecotourism…
Tuesday 24 January 2012
Snorkeller passed away on board
The British tourist who passed away while on a trip to Saxon Reef last Tuesday was not snorkelling at the time of his death. While some in the tourism industry believe the…
Monday 23 January 2012
Mixed fortunes for Taipans
The Taipans had a chance this weekend to consolidate their spot in the four as both their games were against the bottom two sides. They split the round. At home on Friday night the…
Tuesday 24 January 2012
Muddies steal victory
In what will surely go down as one of the more unusual games of cricket played this year, the Port Douglas Mudcrabs stole an unlikely victory against Norths. Norths' skipper was concerned…
Monday 23 January 2012
Coaches welcome new gym
The Mossman & District Gymnastics Club’s fully equipped gymnasium is all set up and ready to go, just waiting for the new year’s gymnasts to walk through the doors. The club is keen…
Tuesday 24 January 2012
Stuckey "out of her depth" says Minister
Tourism, Manufacturing and Small Business Minister Jan Jarratt has hit back at her counterpart, Jann Stuckey, saying Ms Stuckey is "out of her depth." While in…
Monday 23 January 2012
School's back!
Students in Port Douglas and Mossman have packed their lunch boxes and headed back to school for another year (or their first) of study. In Port Douglas, State School students donned their new school…
Tuesday 24 January 2012
Eventful role for Melissah
Port Douglas local Melissah Norris has joined the 2012 Port Douglas Carnivale team in the role of events co-ordinator. Well known on the local arts scene, Ms Norris has recently been…
Monday 23 January 2012
Schier launches campaign
Mayor Val Schier has launched her re-election campaign by pledging to continue building on Council's job creation and investment attraction work. Mayor Schier highlighted said she had a…
Monday 23 January 2012
Dive regulations "a step forward"
Proposed regulations for the dive industry will in fact ease requirements while still maintaining world class safety standards, according to Col McKenzie from Dive Queensland. Mr…
Friday 20 January 2012
Commonsense saves lives
With widespread shower and thunderstorm activity forecast for north Queensland over the coming days, the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) is warning residents about the dangers…
Friday 20 January 2012
Put up and shut up?
Like the winds of a category five cyclone, debate over the Port Douglas cyclone shelter continues to rage. Minister for Government Services, Building Industry and Information and Communication…
