Thursday 28 July 2011
Ask Jason
Dear Jason Can you tell me why there are traffic lights on the Julatten Range which inconvenience local residents (and tourists) daily. There are no road works and no…
Monday 25 July 2011
Open season on Creb track
Following initial assessments undertaken by Cairns Regional Council officers, the CREB track was re-opened again on Friday, 22 July.
The CREB track is a very steep, rough track linking…
Monday 25 July 2011
Letter of support for Marriner
David Marriner outlined his vision for his newly-acquired Sheraton Mirage Resort to members of the Port Douglas, Mossman and Daintree Rainforest business communities, Chambers of Commerce…
Monday 25 July 2011
Queenslands Sporting Events grow
Queensland will host its first International Rules series match between Ireland and Australia at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast in November. The event is set to reinforce the states…
Friday 22 July 2011
Suns power home in Cairns - Nicky G Sports Wrap
By Nicky G
What a fantastic buzz having a home & away fixture here in Cairns created in this city. The strong crowd of 11000 weren’t disappointed either as the Gold…
Friday 22 July 2011
Port Douglas and Mossman water plan launched
Cairns Regional Council (CRC) have invited CRC Councillors, Port Douglas and Mossman residents and stakeholders to join them to celebrate the region’s water through the…
Thursday 21 July 2011
Port Douglas junior netball results
The Douglas Junior Netball competition started with the 10/Under Diamonds playing the Tigers last Tuesday at Port courts. The Diamonds played great team netball with very nice…
Wednesday 20 July 2011
Major accident at Capt Cook Highway junction
Another major accident occurred on Tuesday evening at just before 6pm where a 20-year-old woman was seriously injured in a head on collision between two vans at the Port…
Wednesday 20 July 2011
Fighting for Top Spot in Senior netball
This week all teams were playing to gain or maintain a spot in the top four, and all teams came out fighting.
In one of the most physical games we have seen all year the…
Friday 22 July 2011
Kick off the weekend with Bondi Cigars
RnB band and long-time favourites, the Bondi Cigars, are playing at Tanks Arts Centre tonight. Described as having a distinctive sound and indisputably Australian voice which…
Friday 22 July 2011
Jeans for Genes day around the corner
Schools and businesses are being urged to don their denim on Jeans for Genes day on 5 August 2011 in the name of children’s health. State Member for Cook, Jason O'Brien…
Tuesday 26 July 2011
Your Investments - Buying a home? READ THIS!
by Simon Cody Lending Manager, Port Home Loans If you were thinking of buying a house, before the 01/08/2011 is the time to do it to save on stamp duty. Further…
Wednesday 20 July 2011
Woman of the Year at Tanks tonight
The lovely Clare Bowditch returns to Tanks tonight on what has become an annual pilgrimage north, and this year she brings Lanie Lane with her. Crowned Rolling Stone Magazine’s…
Wednesday 20 July 2011
Tri Port series race this Saturday
Triathletes of all capabilities are being encouraged to have a go this weekend when the Tri Port Triathlon Series race two takes place at the Rydges Sabaya gymnasium and lap pool…
Tuesday 19 July 2011
Mossman Bowls results
by Kevin Rynne Secretary Manager, Mossman Memorial Bowls Ladies Results After a closely fought tussle resulting in an extra end being played, Janice Brlyack, Maureen Tucker and Margaret Cooper…
Thursday 21 July 2011
Dugong, turtles "doing it tough"
Mortality rates up Pesticides, herbicides degrading seagrass Fishers asked to modify their practices
Recent record fatalities of dugong and green turtles has resulted in…
Wednesday 20 July 2011
Police bites
Port Douglas Police are seeking information from the public into a street brawl on Warner Street in the early hours of last Friday morning. Police allege that seven to eight males from Port Douglas and…
Monday 18 July 2011
Rep team runner up in Cairns
by Treveen Page The Under 12 and 14 Dolphins, the Douglas representative netball teams, traveled to Cairns last Sunday to compete in a representative carnival. The teams looked…
Wednesday 20 July 2011
Campers rest easy as CRC law stalls
Poll ends in 50/50 split Police powerless under Council law Alternatives to be investigated
Opinions are divided on what to do with illegal campers following The Newsport’s…
Tuesday 19 July 2011
Memorial race in the name of fun
by Mick Gwilliams Rear Commodore, Port Douglas Yacht Club Six yachts contested the revived Keith Quinn Memorial Fun Race on Saturday in memory of one of the yacht clubs more…
Tuesday 19 July 2011
Migaloo expected any day
By Kerry Larsen Dive operators and recreational boating enthusiasts were buzzing with excitement at the Meridien Marina on Monday morning at the prospect of seeing Migaloo in local waters. …
Monday 18 July 2011
Chrisfield Champion of Champions
by Shane Heath Mossman Golf Club On Sunday our Club Champions travelled to Mareeba to contest the regional Champion of Champions. Peter Chrisfield continued his run of good form…
Monday 18 July 2011
Mackerel escape anglers’ wrath…for now
By Kerry Larsen A strong wind warning and high seas forced organisers of Saturday’s inaugural Port Douglas Mackerel Shootout to postpone the event until next month. Following on…
Tuesday 19 July 2011
Tradies travel away for work
By Kerry Larsen The local building industry looks far from improving with local tradies continuing to search for work away from the region to attain an income. In recent months, a…
Tuesday 19 July 2011
Inside Port - MyTime, connecting carers
by Jo de Riva Family support team leader, Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre If your child has complex needs due to chronic health issues, developmental delay or…
