Friday 29 April 2011
New Area General Manager for Rydges Hotels
The current General Manager of Rydges Tradewinds Cairns, Matthew Hurley has been appointed Area General Manager for all three Rydges hotels in the Cairns region.
This…
Thursday 28 April 2011
100 years of Miallo State School
Miallo State School is set to open its gates to 100 years of history, with the monumental occasion to be celebrated on 2 July 2011. Helen Coulthard from the Miallo School…
Thursday 28 April 2011
Local Ubaka's join new comp
With the success of the Cairns Taipans who are oh so close to taking our the country's biggest basketball prize, a group of local Ubaka's are taking to the court in a brand new…
Thursday 28 April 2011
Money Matters - Mortgages for the self-employed
by David Rootsey Branch Manager, Commonwealth Bank Port Douglas This question was put forward to me by one of my regular readers and it’s a question that…
Wednesday 27 April 2011
The sports wrap with Nicky G
by Nick Gibson The scenario was simple – win on Saturday night to stay alive but a loss means it’s all over and a bunch of Kiwis celebrate on your turf. What we got was an…
Wednesday 27 April 2011
Gary Hunt slams lagoon process
A must read - Gary Hunt, a well known Port Douglas architect who until recently was a member of the Waterfront Committee, voices his dismay of the Council's lagoon pool…
Wednesday 27 April 2011
Inside Port - Students challenge the norm
by Mandy Stone Manager, Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre For the next three months I have the privilege of mentoring a social work student, Belinda Godhard.…
Wednesday 27 April 2011
Port unites for ANZAC Day
The ANZAC spirit was alive and well in Port Douglas on Monday as a large crowd gathered in ANZAC Park to commemorate the men and women who served, and are currently serving,…
Tuesday 26 April 2011
Chamber Profile - Doug Calvert
Today we talk with a man who can speak from experience when it comes to business, especially in the retail sector. Doug Calvert is a well-recognised member of the Port Douglas…
Monday 25 April 2011
Lake Placid should be croc-free
Cairns Regional Council will ask the Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) to consider relocating a crocodile believed to have taken up residency…
Friday 22 April 2011
An open letter from afar
My wife Vivien and I were in Paris for the Paris Marathon. Viv ran it, I supplied the logistics and moral support. Registration for the Marathon was at the Expo Centre near Versailles…
Thursday 21 April 2011
Raiders Under 12’s Victory
by Connor McHugh Last Friday the Under 12 Port Douglas Raiders Rugby Union team entered the Trinity Anglican School seven aside rugby union competition and came out victorious.…
Wednesday 20 April 2011
Mason Rack back at Cairns Blues Festival
After their awesome captivating performance at last year’s festival, and teaser at the curtain raiser this year, Mason Rack Band are back by popular demand on the…
Thursday 21 April 2011
Guide for campers this Easter
If you're one of the thousands of Queenslanders about to soak up this Easter holiday on one of the Great Barrier Reef's national park islands, GBRMPA are giving you a quick…
Thursday 21 April 2011
2011 Port Douglas Mag Awards launched
Even in this ‘wonderland’ of beauty and fun, Port Douglas was taken by surprise at the success of the inaugural Port Douglas Magazine Awards in 2010. It…
Wednesday 20 April 2011
Mossman golf results
by Shane Heath Bill Heath kicked off the week in form scoring 39 points to win the Tuesday mens' competition after a count back to Don Demler. Peter Santarossa finished third with 38…
Wednesday 20 April 2011
The sports wrap with Nicky G
by Nick Gibson Game 3 of the Reptile Rumble went beautifully for the Cairns Taipans and they now find themselves with a shot at the big one. Townsville payed the price for…
Wednesday 20 April 2011
Lagoon D-Day
by Mat Churchill D-Day is upon us. The opportunity to provide feedback on Council's proposal for the lagoon pool ends on Thursday, and while some have had their concerns put to rest, others…
Wednesday 20 April 2011
Captain Cook gets $3.4m upgrade
The notorious stretch of the Captain Cook Highway between Palm Cove and Craiglie is set for a multi-million upgrade. Cook MP Jason O'Brien has welcomed the start of…
Wednesday 20 April 2011
Getaway to Parrotfish
Parrotfish Lodge, a relaxed backpacker accommodation house in Warner Street will feature on the popular travel show 'Getaway' on Thursday night. "It was pure luck to be perfectly…
Tuesday 19 April 2011
Closehaven Cup lives up to name
by Mick Gwilliams Rear Commodore, Port Douglas Yacht Club Eight yachts came to the start for the single division open class Closehaven Cup on Saturday. The fleet included…
Monday 18 April 2011
Crocs back with a vengeance
by Des Rolfe
Port Douglas Crocs staged a brilliant performance of non-stop pressure football against North Cairns at Watsons Oval on Saturday. Coach Andy Viola had a…
Tuesday 19 April 2011
Waterfront plans ramp up
by Mat Churchill The Port Douglas Yacht Club (PDYC) has met with Council to discuss the relocation of the public boat ramp, and according to the club's Rear Commodore, Mick…
Tuesday 19 April 2011
Fun, not fines this Easter
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) hopes people are only greeted by the Easter Bunny this holiday period rather than a fine for illegal fishing. With a…
Tuesday 19 April 2011
Blooming Streetscape Awards
Nominations will open soon for the 2011 Cairns Regional Council Streetscape Awards, encouraging residents to spruce up their front yards and to get together with neighbours in…
