By Steven Doble
Published Wednesday 2 December 2015
Astute Financial Muddies C Grade ventured to Toad territory for a revised morning match last Sunday and losing the toss were placed in the field. Happy Gilmour matched his…
By Daniel Redfern
Published Wednesday 2 December 2015
With the welcome return of young guns Ben Shrimpton and Haydon D’Addona the Astute Financial Mud crabs were pumped for a big days cricket against United. Captain Bobby lost…
By Doug Barnes
Published Wednesday 2 December 2015
The Grand Final line up has been cemented after two cracking games of T20 cricket at the Mud Pit last weekend. The race for the finals had the Port Royals taking on the Reef…
Published Wednesday 2 December 2015
After Newsport reported a croc caught up in Ellis Beach swim nets yesterday, the Queensland National Parks reported a croc fight at Catfish Waterhole in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park on Cape…
Remember to “dial before you dig”
Published Tuesday 1 December 2015
BREAKING: The mains gas line which feeds into the accommodation houses on the corner of Garrick and Mowbray streets has been ruptured this afternoon by…
Published Tuesday 1 December 2015
A small crocodile has found itself caught in the Ellis Beach Stinger nets this afternoon with on duty Life-guard Jay March responding to members of the public at 2pm this afternoon.
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Published Tuesday 1 December 2015
As 250 guests celebrated at the Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas, 47 category awards and six special awards were presented to Douglas business and tourism operators, here is a reminder of the…
Published Tuesday 1 December 2015
As we bid farewell to the 2015 Douglas Business & Tourism Awards for another year, and recipients have proudly hung their awards for all to see, here is a reminder of the glamorous Red…
Published Monday 30 November 2015
A Pormpuraaw couple have been charged with a number of offences after their vehicle was intercepted as part of a combined enforcement operation north of Mareeba last week. Officers from the…
Published Monday 30 November 2015
Let it be said that the 2015 Douglas Business & Tourism Awards have succeeded in out-doing themselves for yet another year. The spectacular venue was hosted by the Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas…
Published Friday 27 November 2015
Cairn’s vision to be “the world’s most sustainable tropical region” is becoming clearer following the Federal Government’s approval of the proposed $380 million Mount Emerald Wind Farm near…
Published Friday 27 November 2015
As the year draws to a close, a number of events have been planned during December for the Wonga Beach community in support of creating a positive difference to residents. As the community hub,…
Mossman Gorge’s Deadly Dan urges men to put health first
Published Friday 27 November 2015
Dan Fischer is no stranger to men’s health. In fact, Mr Fischer, a men’s health worker at Apunipima, loves having a yarn to his clients…
Published Friday 27 November 2015
QT Port Douglas have united with the local community this month by using their upper lips as billboards for men’s health, and raising some much needed funds for testicular and prostate cancer,…
Published Friday 27 November 2015
Mossman Hospital is holding its first ever car boot sale this Saturday 28th November at the Mossman Showgrounds in order to raise much needed funds.
Monies raised will contribute towards…
Published Thursday 26 November 2015
One more sleep to go for the upcoming much anticipated 2015 Douglas Tourism and Business Awards to be held at the Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas on Friday evening. RELATED:
2014 Winners…
Published Thursday 26 November 2015
UPDATE: Yesterday evening, great community spirit and support gathered at the Douglas Shire Council with the community ready to take part in the White Ribbon “Stand Up Speak Out”…
Published Wednesday 25 November 2015
At the close of the Douglas Business Forum held November 12, Mayor Leu announced the establishment of a new Business Development Fund which will be officially launched on December 1. RELATED:
…
Published Wednesday 25 November 2015
The Douglas Business and Tourism Awards Gala Awards Night is only two sleeps away and 2015 is shaping up to be another stellar event, with just under 40,000 votes cast this year. With the…
Published Wednesday 25 November 2015
Today is White Ribbon Day and the media have a vital role in helping to raise awareness of violence against women. White Ribbon is inviting journalists to play a part in ending violence against…
Published Wednesday 25 November 2015
UPDATE: It was announced late last week that the IRONMAN Asia Pacific Championship has been secured by the state for Cairns and will become an extension of the Cairns Airport Adventure Festival…
Published Tuesday 24 November 2015
The spirit of sailing was present at the PDYC Ladies Day event held last Saturday with the men donning their best female attire to join in the fun. RELATED:
Ladies to set sail…
Published Tuesday 24 November 2015
The Douglas Heat Basketball Club has an exciting weekend with the TON basketball tournament held at the Port Douglas storm surge and cyclone shelter. Their kids played in their new "Bendigo…
By Phil Bayne
Published Monday 23 November 2015
Development of the Ocean Breeze Estate at Cooya Beach continues to gather pace with consistent buyer activity driving sales and the construction of new display homes. With the…
Published Monday 23 November 2015
After 5 years intense work, an excited Terrain Natural Resource Management (NRM) CEO Carole Sweatman launched the Wet Tropics Plan to a huge audience of over 400 stakeholders and interested…
