Thursday 1 September 2011
Caribbean calling cricketers
Wanderers Australia are inviting all junior cricket players in Queensland, turning 14 to 18 in 2012, to be involved in their junior cricket tour of the West Indies and the United…
Thursday 1 September 2011
Fire restrictions from this Sunday
The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) has declared a Fire Danger Period resulting in new rules on the lighting of fires from this Sunday. Emergency Services Minister…
Thursday 1 September 2011
Daintree Village walk opened
The Douglas Shire Historical Society has erected 10 historic photoposts in Daintree Village to mark the Daintree Historic Walk. The posts were researched and written by members of…
Thursday 1 September 2011
Holes in cyclone shelter design
Shelter won't meet infrastructure needs: Residents No room to move in current design
Questions are being raised over the adequacy of the newly approved cyclone shelter that…
Wednesday 31 August 2011
Central Cougars claw back title
Last year they finished on top of the ladder at the end of the season but crashed out in two finals games to see themselves miss the all important grand final. This year the…
Wednesday 31 August 2011
Battle for final spots in netball
The Douglas Junior Netball started this week with the 10/Under Diamonds playing the Tigers and it was the Diamonds who started off strongly shooting 3 goals to nil in the first…
Wednesday 31 August 2011
The sports wrap with Nicky G
Just one week after Melbourne Victory snared the signature of Harry Kewell, the Melbourne Tigers weren’t to be outplayed by claiming a scalp of their own – Patty Mills. A victim of…
Wednesday 31 August 2011
Ask Val
Val I congratulate Council on finally taking steps to minimise the opportunity for mums and dads to drive their little princes and princesses over the grass on…
Wednesday 31 August 2011
Addison takes out CUB Classic
A large field of golfers turned out over the weekend for the annual 36 holes CUB classic. Dave Addison continues to improve and took out top honours for the men winning the…
Wednesday 31 August 2011
Mossman Bowls results
Ladies Results Graded triples were played resulting in a win for Jan Gard, Bev Zillfleisch and Carol Maxted who defeated Maria Mijo, Jean Marsh and Glenise Sharp with a score line of…
Wednesday 31 August 2011
Carling secures spot in Ironman Champs
Port Douglas triathlete Nick Carling is one excited man. Carling was one of the 1500 athletes world-wide to obtain general entry into one of the most in-demand ironman…
Wednesday 31 August 2011
Cane harvest in full swing
Another beautiful dry season day in the Douglas region and here’s a classic north Queensland image to complement it. Sugar cane harvesting has been underway for approximately the past…
Wednesday 31 August 2011
Police bites
Port Douglas Police were called to a disturbing animal cruelty case last Sunday night involving four dogs being kept in a cage on the back of a Toyota Landcruiser on Davidson Street. Acting Sergeant…
Wednesday 31 August 2011
Security footage captures likely thieves
Port Douglas Police are seeking an identification on three males and one female captured on security footage after allegedly committing stealing offenses on Macrossan…
Tuesday 30 August 2011
Thrills and spills at Ellis Beach
by Louise Devine Ellis Beach hosted an exciting Surf Life Saving carnival in beautiful weather over the weekend. Both mornings started with calm conditions but the wind and…
Tuesday 30 August 2011
U8 Crocs too slick for Souths
For the final two games of the year, the Crocs' Under 8s assembled its strongest squad of the year. After being taught a footballing lesson by Souths Red only weeks previously and…
Tuesday 30 August 2011
Young Guns on fire at Carnival
Douglas Junior Netball held its annual Carnival on Sunday at the Port Douglas Sports Complex. There were record numbers nominated this year in eight divisions with 109 games played…
Tuesday 30 August 2011
Where is Poppy Dan?
The famous Poppy Dan street sweeper is missing in action. That, combined with the middle of the dry season, has resulted in Port Douglas’ main drag taking on a copper-tone hue as the deciduous…
Tuesday 30 August 2011
Port Village a grand design
Port Village Shopping Centre’s recent extensions have been recognised by the Master Builders Association. The 2011 Far North Queensland Housing and Construction Awards were held at…
Tuesday 30 August 2011
Indigenous Arts Fair a success
The Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal proved to be a successful venue for this year’s Cairns Indigenous Arts Fair, with a record 13,000 people attending the event and more than half a…
Tuesday 30 August 2011
Crocs walloped by Saints
What a fitting way to draw the final curtain on the home and away season. Second against third, winner takes the double chance and both teams evenly matched all season. The…
Tuesday 30 August 2011
64km run lives up to its name
Have you ever thought the drive from Cairns to Port Douglas was a pain? Then spare a thought for the athletes who took part in the Cairns Roadrunners' 'It's Extreme' 64km ultra…
Monday 29 August 2011
Dragons jump to second after fiery clash
The Douglas United Dragons have moved to second place on the FNQ Football men’s second division table after a fiery 5-nil demolition of arch rivals, Innisfail Cutters, on…
Monday 29 August 2011
U10 Crocs win Grand Final
by Kylie Cox The Crocs Under 10s ran out with a full team for their final game of season 2011 - Grand final day at Cazaly's. The Port team were up against a strong City Lions team and had…
Monday 29 August 2011
Mais Oui secures Winter Series
by Mick Gwilliams Rear Commodore, Port Douglas Yacht Club Race 12 of the 2011 Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship was the final race of the Winter Series. Five yachts came to the…
