Photos: Howard Salkow
Published Thursday 9 July 2015
DAB Art Exhibition in Mossman - 3 July 2015
Neil Jabs, Manager of the National Bank, officially opened the DAB mid-year art exhibition in Mossman on Friday night.
The…
By Cassandra Pulver
Published Wednesday 8 July 2015
Mossman Golf Course is proud to host the Cathy Campbell Memorial Golf Day onThursday 9th July Mossman Golf Club 9am shotgun start.
In keeping with her vibrant and fun loving…
By Cassandra Pulver
Published Wednesday 8 July 2015
UPDATED Friday 10 July:
43yr old driver remains in a serious condition as per Cairns Base Hospital Comms & Media Department.
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A man in his 40s is in a…
By Howard Salkow
Published Wednesday 8 July 2015
The age-old adage that says you're not a local until who have fallen at least twice from your bike, is close to again ringing true for a "newbie".
In my…
By Cassandra Pulver
Published Wednesday 8 July 2015
Inaugural Winner of the Back Bench Politician of the Year awarded to Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch.
In a time when progressive issues such as LGBTIQ rights and marriage…
By Cassandra Pulver
Published Wednesday 8 July 2015
Douglas Integrated Riders and Trailblazers or D.I.R.T as the club members call them are running their inaugural race event on August 3rd.
The approx 34 mtr course…
By Cassandra Pulver
Published Wednesday 8 July 2015
The continuing matter of locating a suitable site to relocate Paws & Claws animal refuge is causing a stir not only for Paws & Claws and the community, but also…
Published Wednesday 8 July 2015
Arthur Timms was, for over 40 years, a solicitor in Port Douglas. His great loves in life apart from his dedication to his work have always been his family, his cricket and a great sense…
Published Tuesday 7 July 2015
As part of the Daintree River Gateway Master Plan, the official opening on 3rd July of the Daintree Gateway is set to create a WOW factor for tourists.
The Douglas Shire Council has worked…
Published Tuesday 7 July 2015
A very excited Michael Kerr, President of the Clink Theatre has advised The Newsport that the effervescent Rhonda Burchmore is coming to perform her biographical show, 'Up Close and…
By Cassandra Pulver
Published Monday 6 July 2015
After what could have been a potentially fatal collision today on the corner of Port Douglas Road and Beryl street, it is a reminder to all those on the roads this holiday season to…
Published Monday 6 July 2015
About 70 invited guests eagerly gathered on Saturday evening to enjoy the first demonstration of the brand new dining experience introduced to Port Douglas and hosted by Hi Tide Restaurant and…
Published Monday 6 July 2015
The health of the Great Barrier Reef is more important to residents and tourists than its recreational or commercial uses, according to new research.
Surveys of 1,592 people living adjacent to…
By Howard Salkow
Published Sunday 5 July 2015
Bag it in plastic? Or go the environmentally-friendly route and invest in reusable bags?
This is the quandary many states are battling with and the deeper you delve into the harmful…
Published Sunday 5 July 2015
THE only way to get worthwhile tax reform in Australia is for Labor to get a bit smarter. Alas, Labor seems to get itself constantly wedged by the Abbott Government. Maybe its preference for…
Published Saturday 4 July 2015
Stonegrill is a new, exciting & unique interactive dining experience that presents your meal cooking on a 400°c volcanic stone at your table. It’s the hottest concept in healthy…
Published Friday 3 July 2015
According to the latest Douglas Shire Council media release it seems Sue Durie had a real adventure as she traipsed through virtually impenetrable rainforest, scoured remote beaches, dodged…
Written by Howard Salkow
Published Friday 3 July 2015
Past champions view this tournament as the one to win. It has tradition, charm, elegance, prestige and is generally accepted as the home of tennis.
Yes, it's that…
Published Friday 3 July 2015
After 40 years in the legal profession, long time local Arthur Timms is hanging up his boots to spend more time concentrating on the things that have brought so much joy to his life; his wife…
Crocs Presidents Report
Published Thursday 2 July 2015
Hi All
What an amazing weekend we’ve just had. With Super-Coach (Coops) away for the weekend and us playing for top spot on the ladder, this just looked like a recipe…
Published Thursday 2 July 2015
Remember when we all got excited about local superstar Danny Ross when he reached the final four of Channel 10 blockbuster TV Talent show, The Voice. Well now we've got twice the thrill…
Published Wednesday 1 July 2015
As we fast approach the next “Leap Year” on 29th February 2016, which as everyone knows, “keeps our modern day Gregorian Calendar in alignment with the Earth’s revolutions around the sun”, let us…
Published Wednesday 1 July 2015
The World Famous Horse Whisperer, Guy McLean is coming to be the headline act at the Mossman Show on 19th and 20th July. His exploits are world renowned and his performances are amazing.…
Published Wednesday 1 July 2015
Council has identified a potential new location to house a proposed new animal shelter after being informed by Paws and Claws it had withdrawn from the sale of the approved Killaloe site.
Mayor…
Published Wednesday 1 July 2015
The Douglas United Dragons have all but sown up the Division One title for 2015 after defeating second placed Atherton on Friday night 3-2 at Cassowary Park.
It would now take a meltdown of…
