Thursday 12 January 2012
Funding denied for waterfront
Cairns Regional Council Mayor Val Schier says she should not be held responsible for a decision by the Regional Development Australia Fund's Far North committee to deny the Port…
Thursday 12 January 2012
December winners announced
What better way to see out the old year and welcome in the new than to give away some fantastic prizes to the winners of December's Best Photo Competition. The winner of the Best Photo…
Thursday 12 January 2012
Carling moves to go pro
Local triathlete Nick Carling will be taking the next step towards his goal of turning professional by trading the sands of Four Mile Beach for those of Sunshine Coast. Carling has been…
Thursday 12 January 2012
Tasty treats for food industry
Far North Queensland’s food related businesses are at the forefront of a plan to double the value of the state’s food sector by 2020. A recent study shows the total value of north…
Thursday 12 January 2012
Yellow peril
State Member for Cook Jason O'Brien has responded to claims that the cyclone shelter, set to be built on Port Douglas State School property this year, should be constructed on a site on Old Port…
Wednesday 11 January 2012
Low bowling stocks cost Muddies
The C Grade Muddies ventured up the range to a dusty, straw white wicket at Kerribee Park in Mareeba on Sunday to play the local unbeaten team. Blessed with an oversupply of…
Wednesday 11 January 2012
Employment - Why have employee handbooks
10 reasons Why the Employee Handbook is important for your organisation Today, almost all employers have some employment policies and procedures for their employees to…
Wednesday 11 January 2012
Focus Feature - Property & Pizza
In a unique mix of investment and ingestion, Property For Wealth will be holding a free 'Property and Pizza' evening on Monday 6 February at the Port Douglas Community Hall…
Wednesday 11 January 2012
Immunisation: Should parents choose?
Parents have been urged to immunise their children despite calls from groups such as the Australian Vaccination Network who say parents should have the right to choose. …
Wednesday 11 January 2012
Kachel captures monthly medal
There was plenty of hot scoring in last week's Monthly Medals as the members kicked off the new year in style. Clint Kachel captured the Tuesday men’s medal with nett 67 two shots…
Wednesday 11 January 2012
Curtain not drawn on Tableland management
Tourist and recreation attractions on the Tablelands have been opened up for Protected Area Management Plan consultation by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) a…
Wednesday 11 January 2012
A well-planned retirement
A reader has emailed us this news story which APPARENTLY appeared in The Times in London and we thought you'd like it. It might make you think twice about paying parking fees. From The…
Tuesday 10 January 2012
United stand tall as Muddies fall
An enthusiastic group of Port Douglas Mudcrabs supporters journeyed to Cazaly's Stadium on Friday night to watch their combined B and C Grade cricket team take on the might of…
Tuesday 10 January 2012
New year netball
State League trials Douglas Junior Netballers Chenoa Ryan and Rachael Ramsay have been training under Satellite Coach and Junior Netball Convenor Sharon Beechey for the last six weeks to ready…
Tuesday 10 January 2012
Big numbers turn out for bowls
The holiday season has been outstanding with a record number of players turning out for afternoons of friendly and extremely sociable competition. Saturdays’ Jackpot bowls were no…
Tuesday 10 January 2012
Local groups receive thousands in grants
Community groups in the Far North will get a kick start for the New Year, with local groups sharing in $298,746 in State Government grants. Member for Cook Jason O'Brien…
Tuesday 10 January 2012
Infrastructure concerns grow
Calls from the public are growing louder for infrastructure improvements in and around Port Douglas. A lack of street lighting and faulty lights are causing safety concerns with…
Monday 9 January 2012
Bulls Masters eye Port return
Whispers coming from the Port Douglas Mudcrabs cricket club suggest that the Bulls Masters may be returning to Port Douglas once again. Such was the popularity of 2011's match,…
Monday 9 January 2012
STOP! Look closer urges locals
An alternative site for the Port Douglas cyclone shelter has been raised by two local campaigners who believe the community is being short changed by the current location and design. …
Monday 9 January 2012
$300,000 boost for CIAF
Far North Queensland is set to receive a boost for indigenous arts and culture to lure more tourists with the announcement of a funding increase of $300,000 for the 2012 Cairns Indigenous Art…
Monday 9 January 2012
Call for Precinct contractors
Cairns Regional Council has called for contractors to begin early works on the Cairns Entertainment Precinct. Expressions of Interest are sought for a Managing Contractor to work with…
Monday 9 January 2012
New law for building industry
Building designers, architects, builders, engineers and all those involved in the design of buildings will be required to adhere to 'Safe Design' under the new National Harmonisation of…
Friday 6 January 2012
Marathon recommended by NY Times
The New York Times' reporter and avid marathon runner, Tom Sims, has added the 2012 Solar Eclipse Marathon to be held in Port Douglas on 14 November as a recommended race for…
Friday 6 January 2012
"Corpse flower" a spectacle
A spectacular sight is about to unfurl at Cairns Botanic Gardens, as a rare rainforest giant prepares to bloom. The Amorphophallus titanum known as the titan arum has the largest single,…
Friday 6 January 2012
Festive or flop?
With the tide of Christmas and New Year tourists receding, we thought we'd ask for your feedback on how Port Douglas presented itself in the festive season. Many residents went to great lengths and…
