Monday 18 July 2011
Exclusive video - Joe Hockey
The function at Sheraton Mirage last Thursday night has generated immense discussion over the weekend, and thank you to those readers who have commented on our articles to date. Over the…
Monday 18 July 2011
Best Photo winners announced
The winner of The Newsport's Best Photo Competition for June has been decided after much deliberation from the judging panel. But tough decisions were made and finally top honours were…
Friday 15 July 2011
What Marriner asks from Government
by Mat Churchill
Federal Government - 3 x $6m payments over 5 years State Government - 3 x $6m payments over 5 years
David Marriner has described his proposal to Government to…
Friday 15 July 2011
Marriner delivers vision
Plans rely on Government support Sheraton Mirage "tired": Hockey Australian first for redevelopment
David Marriner's vision for the iconic Sheraton Mirage was finally made…
Friday 15 July 2011
Council Tweets
Love them or hate them, as a resident of the region it pays to stay informed with what's happening within Cairns Regional Council. And that's become easier now they've established their own Twitter…
Monday 18 July 2011
New talent has local influence
Up and coming artist Jade Angela will be coming to Port Douglas to perform at the Iron Bar next month as part of a tour of Far North Queensland thanks to her booking agent and former Port…
Friday 15 July 2011
Business Time - Don’t Mention the War
The do’s and don’ts of networking Q: What do visiting the dentist, spending your weekend with the in-laws and professional networking all have in common? A: Each can be…
Thursday 14 July 2011
Divas Demolish Challengers
The Port Douglas Diva’s demolished the competition last Friday in the annual Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) North Queensland Barefoot Bowls Day at the West Cairns Bowls Club. The…
Thursday 14 July 2011
Carbon tax polarises town
by Mat Churchill Tourism bodies have reacted negatively to the Government's announcement of a Carbon Tax, claiming that the already struggling industry will be further damaged by the…
Thursday 14 July 2011
News Of The World not happening here
Rupert Murdoch's News International has been making news rather than reporting it in recent times, with Associated Press journalist, Sandy Kozel, reporting that the fallout from…
Thursday 14 July 2011
FNQ identified for population growth
A plan to maximise the long-term economic growth and "liveability: of Queensland's regions has been released by the State Government, with Far North Queensland identified as…
Wednesday 13 July 2011
Competition fierce in netball's return
by Gemma Gwilliams Having two weeks off from netball didn’t seem to faze the teams too much as the competition was still fighting fierce Tuesday night. In the A-Grade Pink…
Wednesday 13 July 2011
Treveen has your Jnr Netball covered
by Treveen Page The Douglas Junior Netball competition resumed after school holidays last Tuesday at Port Courts. 10/Under The 10/Under competition started with the Diamonds…
Wednesday 13 July 2011
Julia still flying the flag
Strong public support for Division 10 councillor, Julia Leu, is still evident following a Cairns Regional Council-funded survey. The AEC- run survey, conducted between March 17 and May 4…
Wednesday 13 July 2011
AFL players groom rising SUNS
Gold Coast SUNS players Roland Ah Chee and Alik Magin launched the North Queensland Secondary Schools Cup during a visit to Trinity Bay State High School this week. The players were in…
Wednesday 13 July 2011
The sports wrap with Nicky G
by Nick Gibson It’s only five more sleeps before the first official AFL game is played at Cazaly’s and wouldn’t it be a huge shame if Gary Ablett doesn’t play! His wonky knee has been…
Wednesday 13 July 2011
NAIDOC Week celebrations continue
NAIDOC Week is being celebrated in Mossman this week, with a number of activities planned with the theme of Change: The Next Step is Ours. On Monday, NAIDOC (National Aboriginal…
Wednesday 13 July 2011
Ablett set to play at Cazaly’s
By Kerry Larsen Gold Coast Suns’ inaugural captain and 2009 Brownlow Medallist, Gary Ablett, looks set to line-up for the Suns when they play Richmond at Cazaly’s in Cairns this…
Wednesday 13 July 2011
Watkins, Skinner monthly medalists
by Shane Heath Mossman Golf Club With the course in top condition low scoring proved easy with plenty of handicap breaking scores again this week. Rus Watkins took out the Men’s…
Wednesday 13 July 2011
Ladies results in Mossman Bowls
by Kevin Rynne Secretary Manager, Mossman Bowls Club It has been another big week in the Mossman Memorial Bowls Club ladies' competition so let's take a look at the winners from…
Thursday 14 July 2011
A message from TQ's boss
by Anthony Hayes CEO, Tourism Queensland I need to do something I almost never do...I want to stop for a moment and blow the TQ trumpet. I am pleased to announce that over the weekend…
Wednesday 13 July 2011
Illegal camping hits record numbers
By Kerry Larsen Illegal camping within the Douglas region is still far from being rectified with record numbers of campers being caught at the weekend and the number of…
Tuesday 12 July 2011
Mackerel shootout this weekend
The mackerel will be hoping for a big blow on Saturday, considering the local interest attempting to claim a scalp or two of these super sports fish. If the weather is even half-decent,…
Tuesday 12 July 2011
Diver finds treasure on reef
A holiday maker found more than Nemo as she was diving on the Great Barrier Reef with her fiance during a day out with Poseidon last Thursday. Nestled beside two clown fish was a small…
Tuesday 12 July 2011
Croc-spotters targeted
by Kerry Larsen Port Douglas Police have warned that a major accident at the Mowbray River bridge is only a matter of time if crocodile sightseers don’t stop endangering motorists trying to…
