Tuesday 23 August 2011
The sports wrap with Nicky G
For all you fellow basketball junkies out there the NBA will not start on time this year, and in fact is in threat of not getting started at all! The players association and the…
Tuesday 23 August 2011
De-amalgamation a costly can-do: Newman
Boundaries to be reviewed under an LNP gov't Rate payers would shoulder cost
Residents of the Douglas region may be given the opportunity to de-amalgamate from Cairns…
Tuesday 23 August 2011
Port Fusion just around the corner
Port Fusion will be holding its next networking event on Thursday 1 September from 5pm at the Paddy’s Irish Bar Port Douglas. Local tourism identities Tara Bennett and Kirsten…
Tuesday 23 August 2011
Police bites
A one metre high bollard light was reported stolen from a resort on Davidson Street, Port Douglas, taken overnight between August 11 and 12. Port Douglas Police say the thief would have had some…
Tuesday 23 August 2011
Touch rugby returns to Port
Mixed touch rugby looks set to make a return to Port Douglas this wet season after a four year hiatus. The competition was an incredibly popular social and fitness event over the wet…
Monday 22 August 2011
Skinner a winner in Mossman golf
Golfers were again out in force last week ahead of the CUB classic this weekend. Peter Lewis showed plenty of promise scoring 46 points last Tuesday to win by six shots to Michael…
Monday 22 August 2011
Under 10 Crocs look to Grand Final
by Kylie Joey The Crocs' Under 10s preliminary final was played against Centrals at Fretwell park on Sunday and Centrals kicked with a strong breeze and immediately had the Crocs…
Monday 22 August 2011
Schmidt in form at 300 Metres
by Malcolm McKellar Saturday brought hot sunny conditions with just a touch of variable mirage and well-shadowed targets, making for fair conditions for shooters in a Double 300m match.…
Monday 22 August 2011
Crocs sink teeth into Bulldogs
In the Crocs' only twilight game for the season they showed why they’re genuine premiership contenders with a hard fought 41 point win over finals bound Centrals Trinity Beach. Lead…
Monday 22 August 2011
Ecolibrium - Video direct from Wildlife Habitat
Welcome to the latest Ecolibrium, The Newsport's environmental issues feature delivered by experts in the field. This week's Ecolibrium comes direct from Wildlife…
Monday 22 August 2011
Enterprise shares the wealth
14 community groups and charitable organisations were recipients of over $5,000 at the Mossman Bowls Club on Thursday night, thanks to the Cairns Community Enterprise. An initiative of…
Monday 22 August 2011
Devoted sister wins battle
In April this year we heard about a young girl's fight to help to help her chronically ill little sister. Teegan Wilkie took her battle to Parliament, and in an email to close family…
Friday 19 August 2011
Arts festival's spectacular launch
The 2011 Cairns Indigenous Arts Festival was officially opened at a Gala party last night at the Cairns Cruise Liner terminal with a traditional welcome by Elder, Bilan Gudan Gimuy…
Friday 19 August 2011
We listened: Mayor
Vote signals death knell for alternative design Community heard, says Mayor
The news that the Port Douglas Waterfront Plan was approved by Council at Wednesday's infrastructure services…
Friday 19 August 2011
New funding for big ideas
The call has gone out to Queensland's most innovative businesses to pitch their concepts to the 'What's your big idea Queensland?' competition. Treasurer and Minister for State Development…
Monday 22 August 2011
Ask Val
Honourable Mayor What is the Cairns Regional council doing to ensure we meet the requirements to secure more AFL games in Cairns? Is there any truth to the rumour…
Thursday 18 August 2011
Gymnasts excel at home town comp
by Erin Frizelle The Mossman & District Gymnastics Club sprang into action on Sunday, July 31, as it conducted its first ever, combined Circuit Challenge and Gold, Silver,…
Thursday 18 August 2011
Back to Front Ball to attract sirens
No, not this type of Siren - But efforts to build a new fire station in Mount Molloy will see a unique fundraising experience take place at the Mount Molloy Community Hall on…
Thursday 18 August 2011
Mossman bowlers taste sweet success
Sensational weather and full fields of players made for a very successful 2011 Sugar Festival Weekend at Mossman Bowls Club. Big winners for the weekend were Col and Carol…
Thursday 18 August 2011
The sports wrap with Nicky G
The coaching merry go round continues as Rodney Eade and the Western Bulldogs decide to call it a day. It seemed very mutual which makes one ponder what both parties have up their…
Thursday 18 August 2011
Healthiest Community wins
Is your workplace, group or school considered a healthy environment? Or could it use some cold, hard cash to improve its healthiness factor? Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland, on…
Thursday 18 August 2011
Dragons punching above their weight!
Eurotech Douglas Dragon Under 9's played Comets in Cairns on Saturday and made short work of their opponents. Fast attacking play ensured a comfortable 7-0 win. Three goals…
Thursday 18 August 2011
Sisters gearing up for Jungle Ride
By Kerry Larsen - kerry@thenewsport.com.au Sisters Jan and Vicki Ward are well known around Port Douglas, whether they’re representing Port Douglas in outrigger canoe racing,…
Wednesday 17 August 2011
Cougars crumble under pressure
By Gemma Gwilliams - editor@thenewsport.com.au Nothing can be assumed when it comes to finals and this week Rattle N Hum won the golden ticket to the grand final against…
Wednesday 17 August 2011
Golfers soaking up the sun at Mossman
with Shane Heath - editor@thenewsport.com.au It was another busy week at Mossman Golf Club with plenty of golfers soaking up the sunshine and good weather.
On Tuesday,…
