Wednesday 22 June 2011
U11 Dragons take first win in thriller
by Jason Carr The Gazette U11 Dragons travelled south to the cauldron of Endeavour Park to battle with the Marlin Coast Rangers. With three players unavailable this was to be…
Thursday 23 June 2011
Funding continues for Julatten care
Julatten parents will continue to make use of after-hours community care after the announcement of further funding from the State Government for the next 12 months. Member for…
Wednesday 22 June 2011
GBR Marathon Festival tops 100 entries
Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival hits 100 entries Hawaiian Ironman Mike Le Roux signs up Steve Moneghetti sends a message of support
Since the launch of the website…
Wednesday 22 June 2011
Reef bid for New7Wonders
Tourism Australia has launched a bid to rally support for the country’s two finalists in the remaining five months of the global 'New7Wonders of Nature' campaign. The newly launched…
Wednesday 22 June 2011
Kids reap rewards of funding
Youth program receives $2.6 million 75% success rate Local issues not isolated to region
Young people at risk in Far North Queensland will get more support to keep out of…
Tuesday 21 June 2011
Big Country comes to Glengarry Music Muster
Last year organisers Margaret, her friends call her Margy, and Max Brady held a small outdoor music event presenting a few local country artists with the gorgeous “Sunny…
Tuesday 21 June 2011
Mossman Bowls results
by Kevin Rynne Secretary Manager, Mossman Memorial Bowls Club Ladies' Results Championship triples continued this week with winners being Margaret Cooper, Maureen Tucker and Janice Brlyack…
Tuesday 21 June 2011
The sports wrap with Nicky G
by Nick Gibson I wouldn’t call myself a huge tennis fan but I certainly get excited when the Australian Open and Wimbledon arrive on our sporting calendar. As I'm still somewhat of a…
Tuesday 21 June 2011
Eco-librium - Just Do It!
by Garry Sullivan General Manager, Wildlife Habitat A crew from the Wildlife Habitat (inlcuding myself) spent last weekend out and about assisting and supporting a clean up at Cooya Beach…
Tuesday 21 June 2011
Report highlights Port's evac plight
by Kerry Larsen
Port's 6 current sites listed Reader backlash over resort concept
Recent suggestions to use existing accommodation as evacuation centres in the event of a…
Tuesday 21 June 2011
50 years of Cairns Festival
In the lead up to its milestone 50th season, Cairns Festival has revealed a handful of highlights from its line up that will celebrate '50 Years Under A Tropical Sun' between Friday 19…
Monday 20 June 2011
Chance for budding theatre directors
The Douglas region’s budding theatre directors have the opportunity to take a leap into professional theatre in Cairns and beyond with the announcement of a new initiative. …
Monday 20 June 2011
Computer Corner - Getting started with Skype
by Liz Ross Manager, Business Initiative Group Hello to all the newbie computer users and the regulars. My very first edition is going to be about Skype - what it is…
Monday 20 June 2011
McCormack Challenge win comes at cost
By Kerry Larsen While the inaugural Challenge Cairns triathlon held two weeks ago in Cairns and Port Douglas was rated one of the best courses in the world by the athletes, it…
Monday 20 June 2011
Perfect 10 for White
White kicks 10 in Crocs victory Captain dominates Reserves remain undefeated
by Des Rolfe The game started in cold, blustery conditions with Port Douglas kicking with the wind, however their…
Monday 20 June 2011
Win tickets to Kuranda Roots!
Being a party animal is expensive business. And while the prospect of seeing an Archie Roach led Kuranda Roots Festival gets you amped, you may vaguely remember spending your last pay…
Friday 17 June 2011
Moonlight Cinema program launched
The line up of movies at the new Moonlight Cinema at Rydges Sabaya has been announced with the first flicks hitting the giant screen from 1 July. Moonlight Cinema’s Event Director…
Friday 17 June 2011
Money Matters - Community Seeds taking root
by David Rootsey Branch Manager, Commonwealth Bank Port Douglas Commonwealth Bank has announced details of its latest community support initiative called Community Seeds,…
Friday 17 June 2011
Port not neglected: Mayor
by Mat Churchill Mayor Val Schier is defending her position that the Cairns Regional Council's State Budget wish list can be "ticked off" even though the Douglas region received…
Monday 20 June 2011
Marriner, Hockey, Port bound
Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch, says he has orchestrated an event for local businesses which will see Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey and new Sheraton Mirage part owner, David…
Thursday 16 June 2011
Chamber survey shows challenges ahead
by Mat Churchill A survey conducted by the Port Douglas Chamber of Commerce has revealed that there was a high level of dissatisfaction among respondents toward the recent road…
Wednesday 15 June 2011
Need a tradie? Look no further
The Newsport has responded to feedback received from its readers and has this week launched its online Trade Directory. Now that The Newsport has the biggest local direct…
Wednesday 15 June 2011
At last, Intimo comfort guaranteed
Intimo has been operating for the last fifteen years as a successful lingerie and loungewear party plan business. It has over 1600 consultants in Australia and New Zealand. …
Thursday 16 June 2011
Waterfront to receive land sales proceeds
Member for Cook Jason O'Brien MP yesterday confirmed that the Port Douglas Waterfront development is to receive the proceeds of the land sales from the two Meridien leases. …
Tuesday 14 June 2011
Inside Port - Community Dying Matters
by Mandy Stone Manager, Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre Recently I was invited to attend the second ever meeting of the Douglas Community Dying Matters Coalition. Dying Matters…
