Wednesday 7 September 2011
Sorry, how do you spell that?
What’s in a name? The Newsport team had a chuckle recently on finding two Port Douglas streets signs with incorrect spelling, the signs erected recently by Cairns Regional Council.…
Wednesday 7 September 2011
Port marina unaffected by Meridien woes
Meridien Marinas’ Port Douglas operations won’t be affected by the recent announcement of two of the company’s projects going into receivership. Meridien Marinas…
Thursday 8 September 2011
Take the jump into local tourism
Have you got what it takes to lead tourism to the next level in the Douglas region? Or do you know someone who you think can help create a positive influence on the local tourism…
Wednesday 7 September 2011
Hocking a likely starter despite KO
Port Douglas Crocs captain Evan “Buddha” Hocking looks certain to play in this Saturday’s Cairns AFL preliminary final against the Manunda Hawks despite being knocked…
Tuesday 6 September 2011
Cavanagh on fire at Mossman
Peter Lewis notched up his third win in as many weeks taking out the Tuesday Par event last week with +4 edging out Mal Phillips and John Cameron after a count back. Ian Prewett won…
Tuesday 6 September 2011
Pairs final decided
Ladies results Congratulations to Zena Girgenti, Margaret Cooper and Joan Day on winning the Graded Triples by defeating Jan Gard, Clair Holloway and Carole Maxted, 19 to 15, in a…
Tuesday 6 September 2011
Junior Crocs awarded for effort
by Kylie Cox The Junior Crocs finished the season with their annual presentation night last Friday. It was a great night with a wonderful turn out so here are the long awaited…
Tuesday 6 September 2011
Help at hand for businesses
The Port Douglas Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a workshop for the business community to provide information on programs and financial assistance they may be eligible for. The…
Tuesday 6 September 2011
Sustainable Cape Trib building open
An eco-sensitive research station in Cape Tribulation will be open to the public this weekend as part of national Sustainable House Day. The building is one of nine in the…
Tuesday 6 September 2011
Dads day raises thousands
Hundreds of dads and their families turned out to Rex Smeal Park on Sunday to celebrate Fathers Day with some classic family fun. The day not only brought families together, it also…
Tuesday 6 September 2011
Focus Feature - Ingrid Poulson
In 2003, Ingrid Poulson's estranged husband killed their two young children and Ingrid's father. After time, Ingrid chose to start with survival and build from there. She…
Tuesday 6 September 2011
Call for SES volunteers before wet hits
A call has been sent out for volunteers to join the local State Emergency Service (SES) in the approach to the wet season. Mossman SES controller, Bob Taylor, said only…
Monday 5 September 2011
Touch competition to start next week
Teams can still nominate for Port Douglas’ touch rugby competition to start next Monday, September 12. Competition organizer, Adrian Bannerman, said eight mixed teams had…
Monday 5 September 2011
Local players dominate in U18 GF
Last Wednesday night the Cairns City Lions Under 18s, comprising of eight Port Douglas Crocs players, won the grand final beating North Cairns 17.11.113 to 11.7.73 in one of the…
Monday 5 September 2011
Crocs win, Reserves into Grand Final
A strong, cool breeze greeted the Crocs boys as they lined up for the first semi-final against Centrals Trinity Beach at Cazaly's on Saturday. Brad Cooper, Evan…
Monday 5 September 2011
Your investments - Beat the Cost of Living
How do you cope with the rising cost of electricity, fuel and groceries? If asking for a pay rise is out of the question, let's look at what else you can do to survive…
Monday 5 September 2011
Great strides for Cystic Fibrosis
The annual Great Strides Walkathon for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is nearly upon us, with this year’s walk stating at IGA and finishing at Rex Smeal Park on Wednesday, September 21,…
Monday 5 September 2011
Battle of half-wits in comedy debate
The Reef is more important than the Rainforest. That's the topic of debtate at the very first 'Great Comedy Debate' to held at the Clink Theatre on 9 September. Following in…
Monday 5 September 2011
Planning approvals get fast-tracked
Building industry concerns regarding the timeframes taken to obtain planning approvals has prompted the Council to respond by introducing a "fast-track service" for…
Friday 2 September 2011
Two Port Douglas parks receive upgrades
Vehicular access to Hutching’s Park in Port Gardens is now prohibited following complaints to Cairns Regional Council about child safety at the park. CRC contractors…
Friday 2 September 2011
Whileaway Book Club Review - Imaginary Girls
I was immediately entranced by this beautifully written YA tale bursting with ghostly imagery and intriguing characters and woven with threads of magic and mystery…
Friday 2 September 2011
Video footage of Million Dollar winner
The staff of Indonesian automotive components manufacturer ADR Group will be celebrating after winning Tourism Queensland’s Million Dollar Memo – $1 million worth of…
Friday 2 September 2011
Only the beginning for Men's Shed
The grand opening of Mossman's Men's Shed yesterday morning drew an enthusiastic crowd, all eager to share skills, experience, and friendship to build a stronger community. …
Friday 2 September 2011
Stephen "MasterChef" Pelizzari
There'll be no rest for Stephen Pelizzari this Fathers Day after his wife, Tammy, sent in this picture of him and his boys which won him The Newsport's Best Photo Fathers Day…
Wednesday 7 September 2011
Ask Jason
Dear Jason RE PORT DOUGLAS CYCLONE SHELTER and DAVID MARRINER - If David Marriner wants to improve the Sheraton in Port and seek public money to do so, wouldn't it…
