Monday 19 September 2011
Mossman Chamber gone, is Port's next?
The Mossman Chamber of Commerce has closed after every board position bar the president went unfilled at last Wednesday's AGM. Former Secretary, Wendy Casey, said in a…
Friday 16 September 2011
Friday Funnies
It's Friday afternoon, it has been a long week, and your probably spending too much time surfing the net rather than working. Here's a few one-liners to get you through to 5 o'clock thanks to The…
Thursday 15 September 2011
O'Brien accuses Newman of dishonesty
A statement released from the Cook Electorate Office has slammed Campbell Newman for allegedly setting up a family company "in order to capitalise on disaster…
Thursday 15 September 2011
Cricket hits off in Port Douglas
After some toing and froing with the Cairns Far North Cricket assoc the fixture list has been finalised, partially at least, ahead of this weekend's opening round of matches. …
Friday 16 September 2011
Not the daily news
Lagoon pools, cyclones, tourism, the purchase of the Sheraton Mirage, deamalgamation - these are important to the Douglas region. But are they still important to you? Reporting the news is an…
Friday 16 September 2011
Emissions cut but causes remain
Queensland had made the biggest annual cut to greenhouse gas emissions of any state according to a new report published by the State Government. State Member for Cook, Jason…
Friday 16 September 2011
Power to the pool owners
High electricity costs associated with running pool pumps have driven the State Government to release a pool pump efficiency program to help tackle peak power demand. Residential pool…
Friday 16 September 2011
Business Time - Keep it Simple, Stupid
Please, no more showboating. It’s natural to want to appear intelligent in email correspondence and report writing, but can we all please stop showing off? If you want…
Thursday 15 September 2011
Forum addresses cost of living
Living Costs are spiralling for most families in FNQ and the question remains; What can we do and how to help vulnerable people in our community? LETS – your Community Currency,…
Thursday 15 September 2011
Exotic Queensland on display
Local artist, Tania Heben, will be teaming up with fellow painter and friend, Anne-Marie Graham, to present their interpretation of life in the tropics with a new exhibition at the…
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Vipers home in classic Grand Final
10/Under Douglas Junior Netball held its last games for the season on Tuesday and the afternoon started with the 10/Under Diamonds playing the Gladiators. The Diamonds…
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Three way at Mossman Golf
It was another busy week out at Mossman Golf Club with good competition fields and the Mossman Junior Open on Sunday. Des McPherson’s nett 68 on Tuesday was more than good enough to…
Wednesday 14 September 2011
The sports wrap with Nicky G
2011 seems to be the year where dreams come true for some of our Aussie athletes as Sam Stosur joins Cadel Evans in pulling off mission impossible! How dare an Aussie ruin what…
Thursday 15 September 2011
Cost concerns cause precinct delays
Cairns Regional Council says it has responded to community concern over the affordability of the proposed Cairns Entertainment Precinct by looking to build in stages. Mayor…
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Best Photo winner announced
A day out doing what he loves best has earned one local photographer a cool $100 cash and the coveted title of The Newsport's Best Photo Competition winner for August. Brett…
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Good grades for Mossman High
Mossman State High School has been named as one of Queensland’s most improved schools following the release of the 2011 NAPLAN (National Assessment Program - Literacy and…
Thursday 15 September 2011
Crazy Dragon on fire!
Crazy Dragon Gourmet Foods, a local manufacturer of Asian-inspired finger food, last week exhibited their creations at the International Fine Food Fair and awards at the Sydney Exhibition…
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Touch and go
by Adrian Bannerman The first week of the NUBLU Pool and Spa Care Touch Footy, started on Monday night where around 90 male and female competitors comprising eight teams took to the fields. In…
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Road works cause holiday delays
Delays to traffic on the Captain Cook Highway at Ellis Beach look likely to continue throughout the school holidays until next month, according to the State Government. …
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Inside Port - New Friends and Old
The Tuesday afternoon Lunch and Friendship group at the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre has really taken off and is a group that I, as the manager, am really proud of. …
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Smith league's top Croc
It has been another massive year for Port Douglas Crocs' gun mid-fielder, Daniel Smith. Smith claimed back-to-back best and fairest titles for the Crocs on Sunday at the club's…
Tuesday 13 September 2011
Gymnasts spring into Julatten Fair
The Mossman & District Gymnastics Club put on an amazing, high energy performance at the Julatten Spring Fair last Saturday, September 10. For the first time in club…
Tuesday 13 September 2011
Ask Jason
Dear Jason Jason, Govt is to be congratulated and thanked for installing the motorcycle safety barriers on the CC Highway between Port and Cairns. It has to be said…
Tuesday 13 September 2011
State economy on rebound from disasters
Queensland’s economy is recovering from the floods and Cyclone Yasi which hit the state earlier this year, according to Queensland Treasurer, Andrew Fraser. The statement…
Tuesday 13 September 2011
Car rally to boost economy
Next week’s Great Escape Car Rally celebrations could retain up to 500 competitors, friends and their families within the Douglas region as tourists. The 10th annual car rally, which…
