Published Thursday 11 August 2016
AUGUST 18 is Vietnam Veteran’s Day and the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, involving 105 Australians: 17 were killed and 25 wounded. To honour this day, the Mossman RSL will be…
Published Wednesday 10 August 2016
IN our time, there is an ever escalating war between bikes and cars on the roads. Roads built for cars, trucks and buses are being used by bicycles; bicycles that don’t need to pay road…
Published Wednesday 10 August 2016
A 27-year-old Port Douglas man has been charged following investigations into an assault incident. It is alleged the man was at a Macrossan Street licensed premises in the early hours of July…
MOONLIGHT CINEMA - Movie of the Week
Published Tuesday 16 August 2016
When three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue…
Published Wednesday 10 August 2016
Edina and Patsy are still oozing glitz and glamor, living the high life they are accustomed to; shopping, drinking and clubbing their way around London's trendiest hot-spots. Blamed for a…
Published Wednesday 10 August 2016
CARNAGE on the legendary CREB track has forced its closure less than a fortnight after opening to four-wheel-drive enthusiasts. It’s believed up to six vehicles still remain stuck on the…
Published Tuesday 9 August 2016
THE Daintree Discovery Centre, an iconic hub in the tourism industry, has been passed on to new owners. The Aboriginal Development Benefits Trust (ADBT) purchased the Centre from Ron and Pam Birkett,…
Published Tuesday 9 August 2016
THE long running Mossman Lions Club is on a membership drive. The club is in its 50th year and raises much needed funds that get poured back into the community. Their trivia nights, charity events…
Published Tuesday 9 August 2016
THERE is light on the horizon as the Douglas Chamber of Commerce is slowly starting to see some movement on the troubled Internet front. And the chamber is also encouraged by the outcomes from the…
Douglas Shire's most important document now available for public comment
Published Monday 8 August 2016
THE Douglas Shire's most important document, the Proposed Planning Scheme, is now available for public comment. …
RUGBY UNION: A season to forget: but what’s the future?
Published Monday 8 August 2016
IT was another frustrating 80 minutes for Reef Raiders supporters who had to endure another loss in a season many will want to forget. This…
Published Monday 8 August 2016
PORT Douglas was expected to brush aside North Cairns Tigers on Saturday, but not to the tune of 199-points. The Crocs were merciless against their winless opponent and kept the Tigers goalless in a…
Published Saturday 6 August 2016
AUSTRALIA will spend $440 million on next week’s census. The census will ask about 55 questions, making it about $8 million a question. That is a lot more useful and a lot cheaper than the proposed…
Published Friday 5 August 2016
PORT Douglas midfielder Pete Bury returns for the clash with cellar-dweller North Cairns Tigers tomorrow at the Port Douglas Sporting Complex. Bury, one of the Crocs most consistent players…
RUGBY UNION: It’s time for Raiders to end losing streak
Published Friday 5 August 2016
SPORTS teams languishing at the bottom of a league table have a lot to play for and this will clearly be the major focus when…
Published 5 August 2016
NOSTALGIA is one way of describing it. Fond childhood memories is another. Whichever way you look at it, the owners of Shaolin – the legendary Chinese junk, which is now very much part of Port Douglas’…
Published 4 August 2016
IN our world, there is nothing more fast paced than the evolution of technology and the Digital Age. In no less than 15 years, flip phones have evolved into iPhones and boulder-like computers have…
Published Friday 5 August 2016
REGARDING news, everyone has a different opinion. Some choose to bury their head in the sand, others are up to date by the minute and others hear vaguely of news stories from distant…
Port Douglas restaurants win top awards
Published 4 August 2016
THE Port Douglas flag continues to fly high in the restaurant and catering world after two restaurants recently won top awards. Salsa Bar & Grill, Port…
Published 4 August 2016
THE recent rains have had limited effect on the sugar cane crushing season and the Mossman Mill is on track to reach its target of 870,000 tons. In fact, said Haydn Slattery, the mill’s general…
Published 3 August 2016
AN influenza outbreak has swept through Mossman Hospital with 17 staff members still away on sick leave today. Mossman Hospital Director of Nursing and Facility Manager, Peter Le Griffon, told…
Published 3 August 2016
Where is Migaloo? It’s the question on every reef operator’s lips at this time of year as the mysterious white whale and thousands of other humpbacks travel along the coastline of the Great Barrier…
Published 3 August 2016
TO celebrate Dental Health week Port Douglas Affordable Dental is running a number of competitions. A selfie competition is in full swing and Port Douglas Affordable Dental want you to send in a photo…
Published 3 August 2016
An Asian Forum, which will explore opportunities to grow tourism in regional Queensland, has been welcomed in the Douglas Shire. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said up to 400 tourism industry…
Published 2 August 2016
PORT Douglas and the wonders of Mossman and the Daintree were featured on Channel 9’s popular Getaway program this week. Television presenter and country music singer-songwriter, Sam McClymont,…
