Tuesday 13 December 2011
Slogfest from Junior Muddies
by Noel Twomey A series of 24 hour stomach bugs and prior commitments saw only a determined half dozen Muddies take up the challenge against the Atherton Wild Hogs in 30 plus degree…
Tuesday 13 December 2011
Junior Raiders' presentation night
A great night was had by all with plenty of delicious pizza’s and a few drinks and lots of trophies handed out. Denise McHugh rewarded the Under 10’s with their own…
Monday 12 December 2011
Time for adventure
Some of the most exciting footage ever to be captured is being sought by Cairns Adventure Film Festival 2012 organisers. The Festival attracts entries from Australian adventurers and extreme…
Monday 12 December 2011
2012 XXXX Super Skins
Amateur golfers are invited to experience the pressure of a ‘pro’ by competing in Paradise Palms’ first tournament for the year. The 2012 XXXX Super Skins will take place over the…
Tuesday 13 December 2011
Cairns' $100m government windfall
Mayor of the Cairns Regional Council, Val Schier, has welcomed a $57.3 million commitment by the State Government to the Cairns Entertainment Precinct. The money comes on top of…
Monday 12 December 2011
$10,000 Christmas present
The Douglas Shire Community, Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul and Lifeline are all recipients of this year’s donations from the eighth annual Quicksilver Group Christmas charity…
Monday 12 December 2011
Focus Feature - Fresh Undies anyone?
Here's something a bit different. Tell us what you think of this innovative idea.
Aussie blokes can finally say goodbye to saggy jocks and holey socks, with the introduction of…
Friday 9 December 2011
To Japan with love
The Wildlife Habitat and local residents have donated 200 soft toy koalas to a tsunami affected kindergarten in northern Japan. The koalas will go to the children at a small Kindergarten run by…
Friday 9 December 2011
Box are back
Box Jellyfish have returned with small jellies netted at Ellis Beach and Port Douglas this week. The North Queensland branch of Surf Life Saving Queensland have also reported that a "major…
Friday 9 December 2011
Staff cuts on Council agenda
Cairns Regional Council has announced it will undertake a voluntary redundancy package in a bid to manage costs. Dubbed the 'Your Career, Your Choice Voluntary Redundancy Program,' the…
Friday 9 December 2011
Port makes Google's Zeitgeist
Google has releasing its annual lists of the year’s hottest search terms - and Port Douglas has made an impact. The 'Zeitgeist' lists are used to identify emerging trends, big events,…
Thursday 8 December 2011
If it ain't broke don't fix it says veteran stallholder
The erection of a single post has caused major headaches for Port Douglas Sunday Market stallholder according to veteran stallholder Bruno Scomazzon. The…
Thursday 8 December 2011
More rain, cyclones says GBRMPA director
With the beginning of summer upon us, marine managers and scientists are keeping a close eye on the Great Barrier Reef. High sea surface temperatures, cyclones and flood…
Thursday 8 December 2011
The Viewpoint - If it is to be...
I may have got some people's noses out of joint a couple of weeks ago by suggesting there are some grudges held amongst people in town which results in Port Douglas not being…
Wednesday 7 December 2011
"Ugly" crowd see Taipans triumph
Last Friday night at the Snake Pit rates up there as one of the all time great games from the Taipans, not just due to the fact that they came away with a win at home again, but…
Wednesday 7 December 2011
Police bites
An incident involving two patrons of a Port Douglas restaurant has resulted in a local resident being taken to Mossman Hospital with back wounds. Mossman CIB are investigating the incident to…
Thursday 8 December 2011
Yalanji Arts gain funding
11 regional Indigenous art centres, including Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunki Inc, Yalanji Arts, at Mossman Gorge will share in $380,000 of government funding. State Memeber for Cook,…
Wednesday 7 December 2011
Muddies falter in run chase
After finally losing a toss, Muddies C grade were put in the field to play second placed Rovers at home on Sunday afternoon. The 30/30 one day match was slow to start, with some…
Wednesday 7 December 2011
Swan song for Bodies principal
The FUSION 2011 concert will be the last for Bodies in Motion principal Prue Borzi. After starting with just 48 students in 2001, the school and its annual dance spectacular is…
Wednesday 7 December 2011
Cockies love the tastes of Macrossan
Tourists have been replaced by visitors of the feathered variety as flocks of Red-Tailed Black Cockatoos have discovered the delights of Port Douglas. The impressive, but…
Tuesday 6 December 2011
Dozens ham it up for Mossman Bowls
Men’s Results The Waugh and Dwyer – Autopro Ham Day was a huge success and the Club wishes to thank and congratulate the sponsors on hosting such a brilliant afternoon. …
Tuesday 6 December 2011
Community Garden interest grows
The Port Douglas Community Garden is one step closer to reality after the first public meeting was held at the Community Hall last Wednesday night. More than 50 supporters of the…
Tuesday 6 December 2011
Employment - Appraisal mistakes to avoid
Performance appraisal is defined as a prearranged formal communication between a subordinate and supervisor which usually incurs as a periodic interview on an annual or…
Tuesday 6 December 2011
Port outriggers paddle OS
by Ingrid Juchem Just because the local racing season is over, that does not mean the Port Douglas Outrigger club just stops. They just go overseas! I recently returned from my…
Tuesday 6 December 2011
Raiders seasons end on a high
Under 10 The undefeated Under 10 Raiders played a first vs second game on Friday night against Innisfail. Other Under 10 team had played on Wednesday night for their final…
