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December 2011

Monday 12 - Friday 16 December  

Seven Junior Muddies make the Grade| The Newsport

Wed 10.45pm 7 Douglas Cricket Assoc juniors represented FNQ at Qld Junior Cricket Intra-State Age Championships during the first....
     

Early Xmas present for Muddies | The Newsport

Tue 12.03pm The Muddies C Grade team chose to bat after winning the toss at home in their 30 over clash against a disciplined Punjabi attack.
     

Tue 7.20 NEWS BRIEF: This Wednesday, Football Operations Manager Jim Buckley and the boys will be finishing training for 2011. A BBQ will be held after training at around 6.15p.m (thanks to IGA)                         and all are welcome to attend.
 

Presentation day at Mossman Bowls | The Newsport

Mon 1.24pm The Men’s Presentation Day was a huge success with another big turnout of new and experienced bowlers . Result here.
     

Monday 12 - Friday 16 December  

Challenge Cairns to return to Port Douglas | The Newsport

Fri 8.50am Port Douglas is retained as the turnaround point for the bike leg of second Challenge Cairns Triathlon on June 3, 2012. 

         

Major sponsors renew yachting commitment | The Newsport

Thurs 8.52am Port Douglas’ 2012 yachting season is shaping up to be a successful one, thanks to the commitment of major sponsors...
         

Muddies C Grade come so close | The Newsport

Wed 12.40am The C-grade Muddies had a good chance of winning last Sunday’s 30/30 match against United at Cazaly’s, but went down despite playing the majority...
         

Christmas comes early for Taipans | The Newsport

Wed 10.45am Last Saturday fans saw an NBL game that will go down in the annals of history as one of the Taipans’ best victories...
         

Two wins in three weeks for Caswell | The Newsport

Wed 8.35am John Caswell knocked up his second win in three weeks taking out the Tuesday men’s monthly medal with net 65. Peter Santa...
         

Big bowls turn out | The Newsport

Wed 8.25am It was another great turnout on Saturday for the Bunn and Balshaw Ham Day. The Club greatly appreciates the long term...        

Magic wins third Xmas Cup | The Newsport

Tue 9.49am Eight yachts came to the start but only five managed to make it as far as Low      Isles with Magic starring in the 2011 Christmas Cup.
     

Slogfest from Junior Muddies | The Newsport

Tue 9.24am A series of 24 hour stomach bugs and prior commitments saw only a determined half dozen Muddies take up the challenge...
     

Junior Raiders' presentation night | The Newsport

Tue 8.52am There was lots of fun, laughter, and trophies dished out at the Junior Raiders presentation night. See all the results here.
     

2012 XXXX Super Skins | The Newsport

Mon 8.12am Amateur golfers are invited to experience the pressure of a ‘pro’ by competing in Paradise Palms’ first tournament for the year.  
     

Monday 5 - Friday 9 December  

Thu 7.39am NEWS BRIEF: The Crocs' preseason training officially starts this Friday at 5pm. This will be followed by Christmas celebrations at the Court House Hotel Sunset Bar.  Call 0416 945 872 or email portdougalscrocs@gmail.com for more info.

 

"Ugly" crowd see Taipans triumph | The Newsport

Wed 8.44am Friday night at the Snake Pit rates up there as one of the all time great games from the Taipans . Double Oh brings you the action.
     

Muddies falter in run chase | The Newsport

Wed 8.19am After finally losing a toss, Muddies C grade were put in the field to play second placed Rovers at home on Sunday afternoon.
     

Dozens ham it up for Mossman Bowls | The Newsport

Tue 9.18am The Waugh and Dwyer – Autopro Ham Day was a huge success. See all the results from a big week of Mossman Bowls action.     

Port outriggers paddle OS | The Newsport

Tue 8.37am Just because the local racing season is over, that does not mean the Port Douglas Outrigger club just stops. They just go overseas!        

Raiders seasons end on a high | The Newsport

Tue 8.37am The junior Raiders Under 10 and 12 teams went out with a bang in their last game for 2011. Jenni Walker brings you the action.
     

Landy, Baxter win Monthly Medals | The Newsport

Mon 10.44am On Saturday this year’s monthly medal qualifiers played off in the Medal of Medals. Des McPherson won the men’s with a brilliant 68.      

Club championship down to wire | The Newsport

Mon 10.15am The Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship concluded with a double header to round off the Spring Series on Saturday. 
     

U12 Muddies gallant in defeat | The Newsport

Mon 9.47am Douglas Muddies Under 12 team started the game down on numbers, forcing captain Levi Trewick to use his creative flair .
     

Thursday 1 - Friday 2 December 

Fri 10.10am BREAKING NEWS: David Coulthard has been selected in the Queensland State U14s cricket team and will be playing in the Queensland vs Tasmania match in February.

 

Taipans visit Mossman | The Newsport

Fri 8.48am Wednesday night saw the end of the Junior Mossman Basketball season with a visit from the Cairns Taipans' development players. 
     

Coordinators to help local clubs  | The Newsport

Thu 8.44am Local sporting clubs are set to benefit from a $702,000 funding boost as part of the Local Sport and Recreation Jobs Plan program.
     

Landy, Baxter win Monthly Medals | The Newsport

Thu 8.47am Shane Heath delivers all the results from the last week's rounds at Mossman Golf Club with Trish Landy and Waybe Baxter standouts.     

November 2011

Monday 28 - Wednesday 30 November 

Jets pipped by Dolphins in GF

Wed 8.47am The Douglas Jets have travelled to Cairns to take on the Dolphins in a hotly contested YMCA Smithfield competition Grand Final. 

The Bradburys take Muddies trivia crown | The Newsport

Wed 8.46am About 80 supporters of the mighty Douglas 'Muddies' Cricket Club turned up at the Yacht Club for the annual fundraising Triva Quiz Nite.   

Cairns 2.80.20 unveiled  | The Newsport

Wed 8.43am USM EVENTS, organisers of Challenge Cairns, have revealed the latest addition to the Cairns Airport Adventure Festival.
    

Guts defines Raiders' season | The Newsport

Tue 9.32am The Junior Raiders teams lined up for their second last match of 2011, with the undefeated U10s and gutsy U12s giving it their all.   

Latest Mossman Bowls news | The Newsport

Tue 8.31am The Mossman Memorial Bowls Club held their Men’s AGM on Sunday. Find out who has formed the club's committee for 2012.   

Ice creams contenders | The Newsport

Tue 8.29am Race 16 of the Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship hit the waves last Saturday with Ice making the most of the handicaps.       

B Grade Muddies hit form at last | The Newsport

Tue 8.28am It has been a tough season to date for the Port Douglas Mudcrabs B Grade team, but they're off to a flying start against United.
         

Close contest at 700 Metres | The Newsport

Mon 9.37am Hot, humid, and calm weather provided excellent conditions for shooters in a Double 700m Match. See full match reports here.
         

Muddies take on the Tolganators | The Newsport

Mon 9.04am The drizzly weather couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the Under 12 Muddies cricket team to take on their well respected rivals.
         

Golf to drive tourism | The Newsport

Mon 8.06am Golf may be the key to unlocking more tourism dollars with a  partnership between the Australian golf and tourism industries. 
    

Monday 21 - Friday 25 November  

Crocs' President Report | The Newsport

Fri 8.49am Brad Cooper, a former Crocs coach and great crocs player, has been appointed Senior Coach for 2012. Read Andy's report here.     

Meet the young stars of gymnastics | The Newsport

Thu 8.14am The Mossman and Districts Gymnastics Club have continued the development of their impressive  young gymnasts.         

Douglas United scores with grant | The Newsport

Wed 8.34am The Douglas United Football Club has received a $500 grant from the Queensland Government's positive message program.        

Hat-trick of wins for Muddies | The Newsport

Tue 8.50am The C Grade Port Douglas Mudcrabs achieved a fantastic win on Sunday against Mulgrave Pujabi. Steve Doble brings you the action.    

Snakes regain their venom | The Newsport

Tue 7.31am After losing three games in a row and falling to second last on the ladder, the Cairns Taipans have bounced back.   

A year to remember for gymnasts | The Newsport

Tue 7.02pm Five competitions, new equipment, and the go-ahead for a state-of-the-art gym facility. Gymnasts have much to celebrate.       

Sharp shooter Schmidt takes win | The Newsport

Tue 6.59am Clear, hot, and calm conditions with well illuminated targets and just a mild mirage provided deceptively good conditions for shooters.  

Sorensen, Goodall heroics save Muddies | The Newsport

Mon 12.31pm The Under 16 Muddies team finished their second day of a two day match against Innisfail with a fantastic but unlikely win.      

Thriller for Under 12 Muddies | The Newsport

Mon 10.16am Under 12 Douglas Muddies, captained by Raine Sorensen, played an exciting match against Mareeba Allstars at Mossman High.     

Mossman Golf results | The Newsport

Mon 9.36am Rob Cooke started the week off with a win on Tuesday scoring +6 in the par event. Shane Heath brings you all the action.    

Heartbreak for junior Raiders | The Newsport

Mon 9.21am The Under 10 Raiders travelled again on Friday night for a great night of union under the lights at Jones Park. All results here.   

Monday 14 - Friday 18 November  

Action stations for Crocs | The Newsport

Thu 8.22am The new Port Douglas Crocs president, Andy Smith, gives us his report on the latest comings and goings from our local AFL club.  

Young raiders proving a tight outfight | The Newsport

Wed 8.29am The Under 10s travelled to Jones Park to take on the Wanderer’s in an early game on Friday night. PLUS - Under 12 action.  

Magic beats Ice for race honours | The Newsport

Wed 8.22am The Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship continued on Saturday with Race 3 of the Spring Series, Magic beating Ice home. 

Mossman November monthly medal | The Newsport

Tue 9.43am Mossman Golf: John White had the low round of the day with nett 70 and won by a shot to Rob Canning on nett 71. More results here. 

Junior Muddies score second win | The Newsport

Tue 9.41am The Under 12 Douglas Muddies had their second win of the season last Saturday at a home game against Atherton Boars. 

Muddies' Darlington blitzes | The Newsport

Tue 9.19am C Grade Muddies travelled south of Cairnsto take on second placed Mulgrave Pujabi. Read about the action here. 

Winning gymnasts set to shine | The Newsport

Mon 12:42pm Two of the Mossman gym club’s youngest gymnasts headed to Townsville for their last invitational competition of the year.

Blood, sweat, and cheers in running fest | The Newsport

Mon 8:32am VIDEO: Nearly 700 runners from near and far converged on Port Douglas on Saturday morning for the Marathon Festival.

Monday 7 - Friday 11 November

Basketball champion visits Mossman| The Newsport

Fri 8.06am The Mossman Basketball Association had a special guest on Wednesday night NBL coach Glenn Bines, making a guest appearance.

Crunch time in touch finals | The Newsport

Thu 8.31am The completion of the NuBlu Spa and Pool touch season ended on Monday with two games going down to the golden point. 
      

Kyrenia takes out Marlin Challenge | The Newsport

Wed 11.58am The second annual Port Douglas Black Marlin Challenge has concluded with the results coming to hand. See all the results here.
      

Mossman Golf results | The Newsport

Wed 9.14am Shane Heath brings you all the action and results from the last week's play at the majestic, manicured, Mossman Golf Club.

You can't improve on perfection | The Newsport

Wed 8.48am Four from four, 100%, perfect - they are just a few ways to describe my tipping last week.       Follow the Taipans fortunes here.
      

Sharks future up to you | The Newsport

Wed 8.03am After a tumultuous year that almost saw the club fold, the Mossman Port Douglas Sharks will hold their AGM this Friday.
      

Port compete in North Championships | The Newsport

Tue 2.49pm The Port Douglas Surf Club sent a team of 21 competitors to Mackay  for Surf Life Saving’s North Australian Championships. 
      

Port goes running mad | The Newsport

Tue 8.24am Port has gone running mad ahead of this Saturday's Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival as locals head to Cairns to compete.
        

14 ball shocker gets Muddies away | The Newsport

Tue 8.22am C Grade Muddies played a revised 30/30 one day match versus Barron River on Sunday. Winning their fourth toss in a row...
               

Wearne fires at 500 metres | The Newsport

Mon 10.23am Saturday's shooters in a Double 500m match were in their element with clear and calm conditions with brightly illuminated targets.
        

Gymnasts jump for joy over funding | The Newsport

Mon 9.57am The Mossman & District Gymnastics Club celebrated some welcome news recently after applying for a grant in September.
        

500 expected for Marathon Fest | The Newsport

Mon 8.33am There is just five days left before the Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival and registrations have accelerated to nearly 500.
               

Tuesday 1 - Friday 4 November 

Finals time in touch | The Newsport

Fri 9.13am The business end of the Nublu Pool and Spa Care touch competiton happened on Monday night with some excellent games played .
               

Snakes lose venom at home | The Newsport

Thu 8.12am Last Friday night I went to the Cairns Convention Centre in anticipation of a huge win by the Taipans.      It was not what I expected.
               

Top class tennis visits Port | The Newsport

Thu 7.14am Douglas will get to sample a taste of the Brisbane International Tennis event with the tournament trophy coming to Port.
               

Marlin Challengers ready to fire | The Newsport

Wed 12.40pm Anglers from around the world will be blessing the forecast fine weather for the start of the second Black Marlin Challenge tomorrow.
               

Muddies bowl till bored | The Newsport

Wed 8.54am After sighting an ill-prepared picth, Muddies Skipper Nathan King decided to bowl in what was to become a long day in the field.
        

Suns and Tigers to clash in Cairns | The Newsport

Wed 8.49am The Suns are confirmed for another AFL clash against Richmond at Cairns’ Cazaly’s Stadium next year, this time in a twilight game.
               

Raiders triumph | The Newsport

Tue 9.37am Port Junior Raiders travelled to Mann Street on Friday night to take on TAS Kewarra and both teams performed to take home wins.  
        

Smith returns as Crocs president | The Newsport

Tue 8.43am Former Crocs president, Andy Smith, has returned to the helm of the club with the purpose of retaining the town’s youth at the club.
               

October 2011

Monday 24 - Monday 31 October          

Wildhogs too strong for Jnr Muddies | The Newsport

Mon 9.50am Under 12 Douglas Cricket Muddies played a tough game against Atherton Wildhogs at Mossman High School on Saturday. 
               

Tight battle at 400 metres | The Newsport

Mon 9.29am Saturday presented clear and hot at the Mossman & District Rifle Club with brightly illuminated targets yielding a clear sighting picture. 
        

Young cricketers show promise | The Newsport

Mon 9.08am Six Mossman State High School/Douglas Muddies cricketers recently attended the 14 and under Peninsula Cricket trials in Cairns .
               

Presentations for Jnr Netball | The Newsport

Thu 9.43am See all the award winning players from each age group in the 2011 Douglas Junior Netball competition at their presentation day.
               

Bulls Masters bat auction | The Newsport

Thu 8.44am Cricket fans have the opportunity to secure themselves a piece of history with an item of memorabilia from the Bulls Masters.
        

Sharks taught a lesson by Teachers | The Newsport

Thu 8.42am Friday night's a great night for basketball as this week the Cairns Taipans are on their home court against the Wollongong Hawks. 
               

Muddies claw back to limit damage

Wed 5.09pm A disastrous first innings performance of 52 all out left the Muddies B Grade starring down the barrel of an outright defeat at the . . .
        

Rain plays into hands of locals | The Newsport

Wed 11.52am A rain interrupted week didn’t stop most players getting out over the last week with the men’s pennant moved to Mossman.
        

Sharks taught a lesson by Teachers | The Newsport

Wed 11.15am The last round of the NuBlu Pool and Spa touch regular season was played on Monday with only one team assured of a final position.
               

Port caught in Cup fever | The Newsport

Wed 6:23am The excitement of next Tuesday spreads across Australia as everyone is caught up in the anticipation of the Melbourne Cup.
               

Muddies cook up a win | The Newsport

Tue 10.12am Following on from their strong position of week one, the C Grade Muddies wrapped up their first win of the season on Sunday. 
               

Wearne dominates at 300 Metres | The Newsport

Tue 9.16am After a week of rain, Saturday presented clear and sunny with the face of the targets lit up for Mossman & District Rifle Range shooters.
        

Ann Sea domination continues | The Newsport

Mon 9.39am Rain cleared and the strong winds eased for the five yachts that ventured forth in the moderate 17 to 20 knot SE breeze. 
               

Junior Muddies fall short | The Newsport

Mon 9.16am Under 12 Douglas Muddies, captained by Nathan Deuble, played their third match of the season against Mareeba Allstars.  
        

Monday 17 - Friday 21 October         

Standout performers in gymnastics comp | The Newsport

Fri 9.58am Over 200 girls and boys participated in the Mareeba Gymnastics Club's annual event showing the strength of the sport.
               

Drewy robbed of reward | The Newsport

Fri 8.55am It may have taken until Friday for Double Oh to write about last weekend's Taipans games, but it's worth the wait...so he says.
        

Port do us proud at Etty Bay | The Newsport

Thu 8.25am AMAZING PHOTOS: The North Queensland Surf Life Saving Branch Championships were held at Etty Bay over the weekend.  
               

Hole in one has James Browne singing | The Newsport

Wed 9.28am James Browne hit a high note with a hole-in-one on the Par 3 8th at Mossman Golf Club. See the week's results right here.
        

Raiders lose their Mojo | The Newsport

Wed 7.49am The penultimate round of the NuBlu Pool and Spa Touch season was played on Monday and the games all went to plan except one. 
      

Health and fitness a Shaw thing | The Newsport

Wed 7.07am Evie Shaw is working hard to regain her strength and fitness with the help of local athlete and fitness trainer, Nick Carling.
        

Junior Raiders in top form | The Newsport

Tue 9.02am The Junior Raiders played brilliant team rugby on Friday Night at their home ground in Port Douglas.   Read all match reports here.
        

Muddy awful - 52 all out for B Graders | The Newsport

Tue 8.41am It was a day to forget for the B Grade Muddies who, despite winning the toss on their home turf , are staring at outright defeat.
               

Muddies' tail wags | The Newsport

Tue 8.14am A third straight win of the toss saw Muddies C Grade choose to bat on a pitch that looked hard, dry and flat. Did it pay off? 
               

Shootout at 700 Metres | The Newsport

Mon 10.31am Saturday brought oppressively hot and humid with an unusually strong north-easterly in the face of shooters.      Competition results.
        

Close finishes for Jnr Muddies | The Newsport

Mon 9.14am The Under 12 Douglas Muddies snuck home against Mareeba Bombers on the weekend, but the Under 16s fell agonisingly short.
        

Champion netball teams compete | The Newsport

Mon 8.44am The Central Cougars took on the best of the best as champion teams from around the region competed in Atherton last week.
        

Monday 10 - Friday 14 October        

Big fish, big rewards | The Newsport

Thu 7.50am VIDEO: The 2011 Port Douglas Marlin Challenge will reach new heights as registrations are expected to be double that of 2010.
               

Taipans beat Crocs in a thriller | The Newsport

Thu 7.53am What a game! NO, really what a game! Those who were at the Cairns Convention Centre Saturday night will be echoing my enthusiasm.
        

Tennis centre scorches but wins award | The Newsport

Wed 8.36am The newly-built Cairns International Tennis Centre in North Cairns has attracted a major infrastructure award. Read why here.
               

Golfers travel far and wide | The Newsport

Wed 8.33am There were mixed results in the men’s first round of pennants as the boys travelled to Atherton on Sunday. All results here.              

Upsets and thrillers in touch footy | The Newsport

Tue 1.42pm Round 5 of the NuBlu Pool and Spa touch footy competition was played last night with possibly the closest of all the rounds to date.
            

Mossman shooters take on region | The Newsport

Tue 10.27am Local shooters journeyed to the Tablelands for two regional Annual Prize Shoots at Ravenshoe and Herberton last weekend.
        

Junior basketball revival in Mossman | The Newsport

Tue 9.52am Last year’s amazing success of the Cairns Taipans in the NBL looks to have inspired local kids to make a return to the game.
        

We’re favourites: Cairns business boasts | The Newsport

Tue 8.30am Local marketing consultancy The 20/20 Group has claimed race favourite status for next month's GBR Marathon Festival.
        

No tempting Thwaite in Muddies loss | The Newsport

Tue 8.26am There is a saying in fishing that could be well applied to cricket, “A bad day’s fishing (cricket) is better than a good day’s work.”
           

Northerly wind blows for Ann Sea | The Newsport

Mon 10.55am The Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship Spring Series hit the waves on Saturday with seven yachts competing in race one.       

Jnr Raiders season kicks off | The Newsport

Mon 10.33am The Junior Raiders had their first game of the season on Friday night and travelled to Cairns to play Innisfail in three grades.      

First gamers shine for Jnr Muddies | The Newsport

Mon 10.12am The Junior Cricket Douglas Muddies Under 12 team played a tough first match of the season at Tolga on Saturday. Results here.     

L.J.Hooker eye GBR Marathon title | The Newsport

Mon 8.49am L.J.Hooker have, in our opinion, put together a race winning combination for this year's GBR Marathon corporate challenge.
         

Monday 3 - Friday 7 October      

Friday Night Football returns! | The Newsport

Fri 9.12am For many sports lovers in the region, the end of the football seasons bring on a period of mourning. But it's not over yet...
         

Controversy surrounds Funch touch | The Newsport

Thu 10.21am The halfway mark of the NuBlu Pool and Spa touch footy comp was reached on Monday night with a few upsets taking place.
       

Trying conditions greet triathletes | The Newsport

Thu 8.42am The forecast was for hot and sunny conditions for the fifth annual Tri-Port Half Iron distance triathlon in Port Douglas on Saturday.       

Junior Sharks selected in Pride Academy | The Newsport

Wed 11.10am Two junior Mossman Sharks players have been selected into the Northern Pride’s 2012 Under 18s Academy squad.      

Crampton named Sharks B&F | The Newsport

Wed 9.58am An outstanding vein of form has earned Davin Crampton the Mossman-Port Douglas Sharks’ best and fairest for 2011.    

Double Oh joins The Newsport | The Newsport

Wed 9.41am Welcome to my column that will give you, the reader, an insight into the happenings surrounding the Cairns Taipans.
     

Outfield benefits opposition batsmen | The Newsport

Tue 3.38pm Muddies seniors C grade were the recipients of some incredibly strong Mareeba batting on day one of their two day fixture.    

Barbour, Dowell star at Mossman | The Newsport

Tue 2.26pm Men’s Pennants kick off this week with the boys travelling to Atherton on Sunday to take on the Southern Districts side.   

Sports funding up for grabs | The Newsport

Tue 9.59am $3.5million in Government funding is being made available to help locals of all abilities and backgrounds access sport and recreation.   

Crees consistent in Mossman Bowls | The Newsport

Mon 2.59pm Two games of Consistency were played at Mossman Bowls Club with Maree Crees taking the honours. All bowls results here.   

Mon 10.55am A group of fishermen on board Dragon Lady had their hearts in their mouths on Friday when they pulled in this 36.5kg (80lbs) Spanish Mackeral. But despite the huge haul, the world record remains at the 42kg Spanish Mackeral caught in South Africa.

Tough conditions greet shooters | The Newsport

Mon 9.58am Saturday brought hot, glary conditions with a vicious mirage and lightly-illuminated targets, making things tough for shooters. 

September 2011

Monday 26 - Friday 30 September      

Camp builds more than skills | The Newsport

Fri 8.55am Some of the region's up and coming young cricketers have received coaching from two of Australia's finest players in Tolga.

Heat is on for triathlon | The Newsport

Wed 2.16pm  Forecast hot and sunny conditions in the middle of the day are tipped to push tri-athletes to their limit in the Tri-Port triathlon.      

Teachers touch up Mojo's | The Newsport

Tue 9.31am The third round of the Nublu Pool and Spa Care touch footy competition kicked off last night with some entertaining games played.  

Mossman golf results | The Newsport

Wed 9.10am Mick Lancaster hit top form early last week taking out the Tuesday men’s Stableford competition. Shane Heath has all the results.   

Yacht Club 2 strong for Plantation | The Newsport

Tue 8.42 am See video footage of the Grand Finals of the A and B Grade Port Douglas Pool Competition held on Sunday afternoon.  

Teams represent at netball carnival | The Newsport

Mon 2.19pm Saint Augustines School was represented by two netball teams to compete in the Mary Mills Primary School Netball Carnival. 

Butter-fingered Muddies scrape through | The Newsport

Mon 11.41am Three dropped catches in three balls and a 7 for 57 bowling demolition from Ben Vikionkorpi provided contrasting highlights.

5 runs shy | The Newsport

Mon 9.51am C Grade Muddies can take plenty of positives from their match against Rovers on Sunday in Cairns despite falling five runs short. 
 

Monday 19 - Friday 23 September      

Port performs in Palm Cove | The Newsport

Thu 7.52am The Cairns Surf Life Saving Club hosted the fourth surf carnival for 2011 at Palm Cove last weekend.       See all Port SLSC results here.
 

Jungle Riders WANT YOU! | The Newsport

Wed 11.20am Only four weeks remain before the annual Whitelion Jungle Ride from Port Douglas to Cape Tribulation, and local riders want you!                     

Scramble decided on count back | The Newsport

Wed 9.03am The Holden Scramble took centre stage at Mossman Golf Club on Sunday for the first time in over a decade with 64 players... 

Sharks and Raiders go head to head | The Newsport

Wed 8.36am The popularity of the local touch football competition is growing by the week. Adrian Bannerman gives his review of Monday's matches.
 

The sports wrap with Nicky G

Tue 3.00pm West Coast and Hawthorn both prevail to keep their premiership dreams alive and only a fool would write either of them off.  

Muddies have Rovers on the ropes | The Newsport

Tue 8.40am The B-grade Port Douglas Mudcrabs are in a handy position after the first day of their round one, two-day match against Rovers...

Coral Sea Cup commences | The Newsport

Tue 8.38am Seven yachts set sail for Race 1 of the Coral Sea Cup with a course taking in both Low Isles and Snapper Island on Saturday.  

Crocs save worst til last | The Newsport

Mon 12.26am Port Douglas Crocs' Reserves have fallen at the last hurdle to lose their first game of the year when the stakes were at their highest. 

Miglioranza fires for C Muddies | The Newsport

Mon 10.21am Finally, after months of off season planning The Muddies returned to the field in C Grade Sunday morning at Griffiths 2 against one...

Dragons curse bad luck in semi | The Newsport

Mon 9.21am The Douglas United Dragons’ season has come to a heartbreaking end with a 3-2 loss away to Atherton in the qualifying final on...

Monday 12 - Friday 16 September    

Cricket hits off in Port Douglas | The Newsport

Thu 10.25am After some to and froing with the Cairns Far North Cricket fixture has been finalised, partially at least, ahead of this weekend's...

Vipers home in classic Grand Final | The Newsport

Wed 1.32am In a thrilling finale to Douglas Junior Netball, the Violet Vipers scrape home to take the title. Read all the match reports right here.
 

Three way at Mossman Golf | The Newsport

Wed 9.41am It was another busy week out at Mossman Golf Club with good competition fields and the Mossman Junior Open on Sunday. 

The sports wrap with Nicky G

Wed 9.21am 2011 seems to be the year where dreams come true for some of our Aussie athletes as Sam Stosur joins Cadel Evans in pulling...

Smith league's top Croc | The Newsport

Wed 8.29am It has been another massive year for Port Douglas Crocs' gun mid-fielder, Daniel Smith. Smith claimed back-to-back best...

Touch and go | The Newsport

Wed 8.28am The first week of the NUBLU Pool and Spa Care Touch Footy, started on Monday night where around 90 male and female competitors...

Gymnasts spring into Julatten Fair | The Newsport

Tue 10.26am The Mossman & District Gymnastics Club put on an amazing, high energy performance at the Julatten Spring Fair last Saturday...

Heartbreak for Crocs | The Newsport

Tue 8.50am With a place in the Grand Final as the prize, the Preliminary Final between Port Douglas Crocs and Manunda Hawks promised to...
 

More action from Mossman Bowls | The Newsport

Mon 3.45pm Mossman Memorial Bowls Club Secretary Manager, Kevin Rynne, brings you all the latest results from the last week's round of matches....

Dragons crush Hmong, look to GF | The Newsport

Mon 10.58am The Douglas United Dragons look certain to storm into the men’s second division grand final after demolishing Hmong Cairns...

Stosur wins US Open tennis final | The Newsport

Mon 9.55am Queensland’s Samantha Stosur has won the womens’ US Open tennis final in New York, claiming US$1.8 million in prize money.
 

Thursday 1 - Friday 9 September   

Raiders see red in World Cup | The Newsport

Fri 2.30pm The Rugby World Cup starts today, and it just got bigger for Union fans with Port Douglas Reef Raiders securing a piece of history...
 

New pitches for Muddies | The Newsport

Thu 8.32am Port Douglas cricket has taken a step forward with the installation of new synthetic pitches, just in time for the commencement...

AFL finals review with Nicky G | The Newsport

Thu 9.21am The footy finals are here and there are four cracker games to look forward to this weekend.  Nicky G gives you his selections.

Grand finalists decided in junior netball | The Newsport

Wed 11.45am Douglas Junior Netball held its second round of finals last night at Port Courts. Treveen Page brings you all of the action....

Quest for Coolangatta Gold glory | The Newsport

Wed 9.19am The leading contenders for the 2011 Coolangatta Gold are getting their last minute training in as the countdown begins for the...

Junior Crocs awarded for effort | The Newsport

Tue 9.42am The Junior Crocs finished the season with their annual presentation night last Friday. It was a great night with a wonderful turn...

Hocking a likely starter despite KO | The Newsport

Wed 8.37am Port Douglas Crocs captain Evan “Buddha” Hocking looks certain to play in this Saturday’s Cairns AFL preliminary final against...

Cavanagh on fire at Mossman | The Newsport

Tue 11.18am On Thursday the ladies played their monthly medal for September as well as hosting the ladies interclub pennants. Trish Cavanagh...

Pairs final decided | The Newsport

Tue 10.32am Congratulations to Zena Girgenti, Margaret Cooper and Joan Day on winning the Graded Triples by defeating Jan Gard, Clair...

Touch competition to start next week | The Newsport

Mon 1.36pm Teams can still nominate for Port Douglas’ touch rugby competition to start next Monday, September 12 Competition organizer...

Local players dominate in U18 GF | The Newsport

Mon 12.09pm Last Wednesday night the Cairns City Lions Under 18s, comprising of eight Port Douglas Crocs players, won the grand final beating...

Crocs win, Reserves into Grand Final | The Newsport

Mon 11.49am A strong, cool breeze greeted the Crocs boys as they lined up for the first semi-final against Centrals Trinity Beach at Cazaly's on ...

August 2011

Monday 22 - Wednesday 31 August  

Carribbean calling cricketers | The Newsport

Thu 9.11am Wanderers Australia are inviting all junior cricket players in Queensland, turning 14 to 18 in 2012, to be involved in their junior cricket...

Central Cougars claw back title | The Newsport

Wed 10.39am Last year they finished on top of the ladder at the end of the season but crashed out in two finals games to see themselves miss...

Battle for final spots in netball | The Newsport

Wed 9.15am The Douglas Junior Netball started this week with the 10/Under Diamonds playing the Tigers and it was the Diamonds who...

Carling secures spot in Ironman Champs | The Newsport

Wed 7.49am Port Douglas triathlete Nick Carling is one excited man. Carling was one of the 1500 athletes world-wide to obtain general entry into...

The sports wrap with Nicky G | The Newsport

Wed 8.42am Just one week after Melbourne Victory snared the signature of Harry Kewell, the Melbourne Tigers weren’t to be outplayed by claim...

Addison takes out CUB Classic | The Newsport

Wed 8.26am A large field of golfers turned out over the weekend for the annual 36 holes CUB classic. Dave Addison continues to improve and took  . ...
      

Mossman Bowls results | The Newsport

Wed 7.55am Graded triples were played resulting in a win for Jan Gard, Bev Zillfleisch and Carol Maxted who defeated Maria Mijo, Jean...

Thrills and spills at Ellis Beach | The Newsport

Tue 11.26am Ellis Beach hosted an exciting Surf Life Saving carnival in beautiful weather over the weekend.  Both mornings started with calm... 

U8 Crocs too slick for Souths | The Newsport

Tue 10.16am For the final two games of the year, the Crocs' Under 8s assembled its strongest squad of the year. After being taught a footballing...

Young Guns on fire at Carnival | The Newsport

Tue 9.15am Douglas Junior Netball held its annual Carnival on Sunday at the Port Douglas Sports Complex. There were record numbers nominated... 

64km run lives up to its name | The Newsport

Tue 8.07am Have you ever thought the drive from Cairns to Port Douglas was a pain? Then spare a thought for the athletes who took part in...

Crocs walloped by Saints | The Newsport

Tue 8.06am What a fitting way to draw the final curtain on the home and away season.  Second against third, winner takes the double chance...

Dragons jump to second after fiery clash | The Newsport

Mon 2.55pm The Douglas United Dragons have moved to second place on the FNQ Football men’s second division table after a fiery 5-nil demol...

U10 Crocs win Grand Final | The Newsport

Mon 10.13am The Crocs Under 10s ran out with a full team for their final game of season 2011 - Grand final day at Cazaly's. The Port team were up...

Mais Oui secures Winter Series  | The Newsport

Mon 9.35am Race 12 of the 2011 Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship was the final race of the Winter Series. Five yachts came to the start... 

Monday 22 - Friday 26 August  

Gold Coast secures AFL draft  | The Newsport

Fri 9.28am The Gold Coast is fast becoming the AFL's golden boy with the announcement today that one of its biggest events will move... 

Massive week in local running  | The Newsport

Thu 8.59am The gruelling, but strangely popular, Great Pyramid Race was held in Gordonvale on Saturday with a large crowd watching compet...

Unlikely merger eyes ultimate success | The Newsport

Thu 8.38am Seven of the Port Douglas Junior Crocs' Under 18 squad will be playing to win a grand final next Wednesday night (August 31 at 7pm)...


The best junior netball wrap in town | The Newsport

Wed 10.54am Treveen Page delivers another comprehensive wrap up of yesterday's jam-packed competition in Douglas Junior Netball...

Grand finalists decided in DNA | The Newsport

Wed 9.56am It was make or break this week with team’s either claiming a spot in the Grand Final or ending their season on a loss. The Central...
 

Golfers keen for Mossman’s CUB Classic | The Newsport

Wed 9.30am As many as 100 entrants are expected to take part in this weekend’s Carlton and United Breweries (CUB) Classic at Mossman Golf... 

Dellacqua in Cairns this summer | The Newsport

Wed 9.14am Former world No.39 Casey Dellacqua will begin her summer of tennis on home soil by headlining the start of the new Australian Pro Tour... 

Sherston awarded Union's top honour | The Newsport

Wed 8.15am One year ago last Sunday, Nick Sherston flew back into Australia to play for the Douglas Reef Raiders after playing the 2010...

Mixed fortunes for junior Crocs | The Newsport

Tue 10.32am Sunday saw the Under 8s Crocs play a double header at Fretwell Park. In the first game the Crocs, buoyed by an increase in player...

Latest results from Mossman Bowls | The Newsport

Tue 9.41am It has been another massive week at the popular Mossman Memorial Bowls Club with stiff competition in the last round of matches. 

The sports wrap with Nicky G | The Newsport

Tue 9.06am For all you fellow basketball junkies out there the NBA will not start on time this year, and in fact is in threat of not getting started at all!

 

Touch rugby returns to Port | The Newsport

Tue 8.24am Mixed touch rugby looks set to make a return to Port Douglas this wet season after a four year hiatus. The competition was an incred...

Skinner a winner in Mossman golf | The Newsport

Mon 2.30pm Golfers were again out in force last week ahead of the CUB classic this weekend. Peter Lewis showed plenty of promise scoring 46...

Under 10 Crocs look to Grand Final | The Newsport

Mon 12.33pm The Crocs' Under 10s preliminary final was played against Centrals at Fretwell park on Sunday and Centrals kicked with a strong breeze...

Schmidt in form at 300 Metres | The Newsport

Mon 11.33am Saturday brought hot sunny conditions with just a touch of variable mirage and well-shadowed targets, making for fair conditions for...

Crocs sink teeth into Bulldogs | The Newsport

Mon 9.58am In the Crocs' only twilight game for the season they showed why they’re genuine premiership contenders with a hard fought...


Monday 15 - Friday 19 August  

Gymnasts excel at home town comp | The Newsport

Thu 12.19pm The Mossman & District Gymnastics Club sprang into action on Sunday, July 31, as it conducted its first ever, combined...

Dragons punching above their weight | The Newsport

Thu 10.16am Eurotech Douglas Dragon Under 9's played Comets in Cairns on Saturday and made short work of their opponents. Fast att...

Mossman bowlers taste sweet success | The Newsport

Thu 11.30am Sensational weather and full fields of players made for a very successful 2011 Sugar Festival Weekend at Mossman Bowls...

The sports wrap with Nicky G

Thu 11.01am The coaching merry go round continues as Rodney Eade and the Western Bulldogs decide to call it a day.  It seemed very mut...

Wed 4:46pm Nothing can be assumed when it comes to finals and this week Rattle N Hum won the golden ticket to the grand final against the undef...

Wed 4:24pm It was another busy week at Mossman Golf Club with plenty of golfers soaking up the sunshine and good weather. On Tuesday, Lloyd Redpath ...

Wed 11:22am Douglas Junior Netball started this week on court 1 with the 10/Under Diamonds playing the Saints, great teamwork by the Diam...

Wed 10:39am More than 250 club members, from as far south as Mission Beach, competed in the Port Douglas Surf Carnival at the weekend. Port Douglas...


Tue 12:19am Sunday saw the under-8s Crocs take on Cairns Hawks Brown at the home of Cairns AFL, Cazaly’s Stadium. Down in player numbers again, the Crocs . . .

Mon 11:10am Saturday brought clear and warm conditions with a light variable breeze and well-shadowed targets, making for excellent .....

Mon 12:45pm A new-look senior team took to the field for the Port Douglas Crocs at the Croc Pit on Saturday, due to so many regular players either.....

Mon 12:33pm Race four and five of the Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship Winter Series produced a surprise result as Tau Ceti claimed handicap....

Monday 8 - Friday 12 August  

Fri 11:39am The business end of the football codes is in full swing this weekend, with local teams in the thick of the action. The Douglas Reef ......  

QLD to host world's young cricket stars | The Newsport

Thu 1.04pm Queensland will host the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2012 for the first time ever in an event which will see the best young cricket...


Vipers strike to take victory | The Newsport

Wed 11.22am The Douglas Junior Netball competition started with the 10/Under Diamonds playing the Tigers on Court 1 on a lovely warm.... 

Thriller in Douglas Netball | The Newsport

Wed 9.50am It was a week of big scores in Douglas Netball. matches. But one game had players and spectators on the edge of their seat...... 

The sports wrap with Nicky G

Wed 9.04am The Cairns Taipans have finally announced the signing of import quarterback Jamar Wilson and as always his stats look great...

Wed 10:02am Douglas Junior Netball sent two teams to represent the association to the Atherton Tablelands last Sunday. Teams were limited due to....

Wed 9:21am Mossman-Port Douglas Sharks president, Keith Pitt, says the club will soldier on into the 2012 Cairns District Rugby League season.....

Port taps into fountain of youth | The Newsport

Wed 8.26am Port Douglas retirees and baby boomers looking to develop an exercise regime to suit their lifestyle can take advantage of a free...

Holloway "stumbles" to a 61 | The Newsport

Tue 2.45pm It was monthly medal time again as we slipped into August last week.  Phil Holloway was on track for the magic “59” but stumbled...

Junior Crocs save best til last | The Newsport

Tue 9.01am Sunday saw the Under 8 Crocs take on Cairns South Green in front of an enthusiastic home crowd.  Although down in player...   

Running men rule in Townsville | The Newsport

Tue 8.02am Local athlete, Nick Carling, has finished second in Sunday's Townsville Running Festival half-marathon, exceeding his own expect...  

Sports for Schools back for 2011 | The Newsport

Mon 11.17am The second year of the 'Sport for Schools' program, an initiative of Coles Supermarkets, has been launched after $7 million worth... 

Crocs escape in a tale of two halves | The Newsport

Mon 8.08am Spectators at Watsons Oval for the North Cairns versus Crocs clash on Saturday would have been forgiven if they thought they...  

Monday 1 - Friday 5 August 

Sport at centre of funding | The Newsport

Fri 8.23am Cairns Regional Council has approved more than $126,000 in grants in an attempt to grow events that will attract people to the... 

2012 not on radar for Crocs coach | The Newsport

Thu 2.09pm The future beyond the 2011 season has not yet been decided for Port Douglas Crocs coach Andy Viola. Crocs' president, Scott  ...
 

Allstars live up to their name | The Newsport

Wed 12.38pm Treveen Page brings you all the action from the latest round of matches in Round 15 of the Douglas Junior Netball Competition ... 

Young Guns put scare in Cougar camp | The Newsport

Wed 11.53am In the big game of the night the Young Guns showed the Central Cougars that they will have to keep working hard if they want... 

The sports wrap with Nicky G | The Newsport

Wed 8.17am Another week of footy sees another record winning margin which causes the demise of another coach. Dean Bailey of the... 

The latest in Mossman Bowls | The Newsport

Tue 2.57pm The 2011 B grade Club Champion is Grant Banks after defeating Nev Tesch on Sunday morning with a score of 24 to 14. Social... 

Under 10 Crocs have fun in the sun | The Newsport

Tue 1.33pm The Crocs' Under 10s had a fiercely contested game against North Cairns at Sunday's home game. With the conditions fine it ... 

Mackerel shootout on this Sunday | The Newsport

Tue 9.51am Following last year’s successful Port Douglas Marlin Challenge, this Sunday’s re-scheduled Port Douglas Mackerel Shootout will... 

Awesome Foursome's at Mossman | The Newsport

Tue 8.08am Competition was close on Tuesday in the men’s Stableford competition with a count back deciding the top three. Brian O’Connor was...

Smith BOG in Crocs demolition | The Newsport

Mon 12.44pm The game commenced in cool, blustery conditions but the Crocs leapt into the fray with the first goal in thirty seconds, and four goals. ...

Raiders looking good for the finals | The Newsport

Mon 11.42am The Douglas Reef Raiders look to have secured a spot in the Cairns and District Rugby Union finals after demolishing Innisfail 38-0. ...

Magic win unique sail and run | The Newsport

Mon 10.13am Athleticism and seamanship combine to produce Port Douglas Yacht Club's unique Two Island Sail and Run.  Six yachts, six athletes...

July 2011

Monday 25 - Friday 29 July 

International Rules match comes to QLD | The Newsport

Thu 10.34am Queensland will host its first International Rules series match between Ireland and Australia at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast...

Surf life saving carnival first of season | The Newsport

Thu 8.12am The first Surf Life Saving carnival of the season was held in idyllic conditions at Mission Beach over the weekend. Competitors...

Mossman bowls results | The Newsport

Wed 9.06am See all the latest results from a big week of competition at Mossman Memorial Bowls Club, and the fixtures for this week's games.    

Miallo sneak home in Junior netball | The Newsport

Wed 11.21am Round 14 of Douglas Junior Netball was played on Tuesday in very cool conditions. Treveen Page brings you the action.    

Cougars not rattled in Douglas Netball | The Newsport

Wed 9.45am Central Cougars maintain their undefeated season in Douglas Netball in a tough game against the team aiming to defend their 2010....    

Port Outriggers out-do Cairns

Tue 11.28am Round 4 of NQ Outrigger Grand Prix series was held at Mission Beach with 16 paddlers form Port Douglas Outrigger canoe club attend  . . . 

Decision in: Sharks forfeit | The Newsport

Updated Wed 4.20pm A sad end to senior rugby league in Mossman and Port Douglas looks more imminent than ever. It follows the decision  ...

The sports wrap with Nicky G

Wed 8.26 Nicky G's misguided anti-Collingwood muck-raking continues, but the big news of the week is Crows' coach, Neil Craig, falls on his sword.

Favourites triumph at Mossman Open

Tue 2.15pm We couldn’t have asked for much more over the weekend with stellar conditions and a record field for the “Quicksilver” Mossman Open...

Hawks have Crocs' measure

Tue 9.39am Port Douglas Crocs ventured to Cazalys on Saturday for another huge match against League leaders Manunda Hawks. Whilst the game. . . 

Friday 18 July - Friday 22 July 

Thur 11:36am The Douglas Junior Netball competition started with the 10/Under Diamonds playing the Tigers last Tuesday at Port courts. The . . . 

Competition fierce in netball's

Wed 10.14am This week all teams were playing to gain or maintain a spot in the top four, and all teams came out fighting. In one of the most physical games  . . . .   

Mossman Bowls result | The Newsport

Tue 12.18am After a closely fought tussle resulting in an extra end being played, Janice Brlyack, Maureen Tucker and Margaret Cooper came out...

Memorial race in the name of fun | The Newsport

Tue 7.26am Six yachts contested the revived Keith Quinn Memorial Fun Race on Saturday in memory of one of the yacht clubs more irrepress...

8:21am What a fantastic buzz having a home & away fixture here in Cairns created in this city. The strong crowd of 11000 weren’t disappointed either . . . 

Tri Port series race this Saturday | The Newsport

Wed 9:22am    Triathletes of all capabilities are being encouraged to have a go this weekend when the Tri Port Triathlon Series race two takes ...

Rep team runner up in Cairns | The Newsport

Tue 8.11am The 12 and Under and 14 and Under Dolphins, the Douglas representative netball teams, traveled to Cairns last Sunday...

Mackerel escape anglers’ wrath…for now  | The Newsport

Mon 1.11pm A strong wind warning and high seas forced organisers of Saturday’s inaugural Port Douglas Mackerel Shootout to postpone the ev... 

Chrisfield Champion of Champions  | The Newsport

Mon 1.26pm On Sunday our Club Champions travelled to Mareeba to contest the regional Champion of Champions. Peter Chrisfield continued his ... 

Friday 11 July - Friday 15 July 

Ablett set to play at Cazaly’s | The Newsport

Wed 8.04am Gold Coast Suns’ inaugural captain and 2009 Brownlow Medallist, Gary Ablett, looks set to line-up for the Suns when they play. ...

AFL players groom rising SUNS

Wed 9.03am Gold Coast SUNS players Roland Ah Chee and Alik Magin launched the North Queensland Secondary Schools Cup during a visit to... 

Diva’s Demolish Challengers  | The Newsport

Thu 9.05amThe Port Douglas Diva’s demolished the competition last Friday in the annual Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) North Queen . ...

The sports wrap with Nicky G

Wed 8.43am It’s only three more sleeps before the first official AFL game is played at Cazaly’s and wouldn’t it be a huge shame if Gary Ablett...

Competition fierce in netball's return

Wed 11.27am Having two weeks off from netball didn’t seem to faze the teams too much as the competition was still fighting fierce Tuesday night...  

Treveen has your Jnr Netball covered

Wed 11.27am Treveen Page takes a look at all the Junior Netball action from the last round of matches with the most comprehensive report in town. 

Ladies results in Mossman Bowls

Wed 8.07am It has been another big week in the Mossman Memorial Bowls Club ladies' competition so let's take a look at the winners from...

Watkins, Skinner monthly medalists

Tue 1.56pm With the course in top condition low scoring proved easy with plenty of handicap breaking scores again this week.  Rus Watkins took  . ...

Mackerel shootout this weekend

Tue 9.57am The mackerel will be hoping for a big blow on Saturday, considering the local interest attempting to claim a scalp or two of these super. ...

No weaknesses in Crocs effort

Mon 1.48am The eagerly anticipated return match between these two top class teams opened at a cracking pace.  Both Port Douglas Crocs ...

Port Douglas Tennis News

Mon 11.22am There has been a lot of things going on at the PDTC lately like the recent Carnivale Cup, Swingers Tournament, Mid Winter Tennis...

Ice blocks Mais Oui

Mon 10.21am Race 3 of the Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship Winter Series had six yachts competing in excellent conditions as Doug Ryan on ... 

Friday 1 July - Friday 8 July 

Gabour cleans up in Mossman golf

Wed 12:18pm Brian MacDonald started off the week in top form winning the men’s Tuesday competition with 43 points ahead of Barry Brims on 40 .   . .  ..
 

More funding for local clubs

Fri 8.39am The Mossman Pony Club and Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club have joined the Douglas Cricket Association in receiving funding...

Birdies, cats and dogs | The Newsport

Thu 11.30am Efforts to provide homeless dogs and cats with a new refuge in Port Douglas may come a step closer next weekend when a charity.  . .... 
  

Cairns may hit the A-League

Thu 8.55am Cairns may play host to an A-League soccer match later this year. The match between the Brisbane Roar and Wellington Phoenix on...

Muddies score $32K grant

Tue 10:14am The future of local cricket looks healthy following the announcement of a $32,000 grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.   . .  ..
 

Carling digs deep at GC marathon

Tue 9:57am An ankle injury, the flu and a slow recovery from the Cairns Airport Challenge Cairns wasn’t enough to keep Port Douglas triathlete. .  ..
 

More funding for local clubs

Fri 10.21am It has been a couple weeks since you have heard from me due to the school holidays but games in the Douglas Netball Association... 

The sports wrap with Nicky G

Tue 10:57am Wimbledon was no joke this year as the 'Joker' himself won his first slam on grass, notched his 43rd win from 44 starts this year  . . .

Let there be light!

Tue 8.18am Years of lobbying for lighting at Port Douglas Sports Complex’s main oval looks like it’s finally over following the allocation of $210,000. .  ..
 

Centrals put scare in Crocs camp

Mon 1.47pm Port Douglas Crocs and Centrals Trinity beach clashed in an extremely exciting encounter at the Croc Pit on Saturday. In a see-sawing . .  ..
 

Crocs big win comes at cost | The Newsport

Mon 12.33pm Entries for the 2012 Cairns Airport Challenge Cairns are now open online to the general public and following the success of the inaugural.  . ...
      

Raiders stage huge comeback

Race 2 of the Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship Winter Series hit the waves on Saturday as six yachts ventured forth. The day started with a..  ..
 

June 2011

League threatens toothless Sharks  | The Newsport

The governing body of the Mossman-Port Douglas Sharks has placed the future of the rugby league club in the hands of its own players, as ....

Dates for 2012 Aussies announced | The Newsport

The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships will take place at Kurrawa Beach on Queensland's Gold Coast from 26 March - 1 April 2012. ... . ...
      

GBR Marathon Festival tops 100 entries

Since the launch of the website just last month, the registrations for the Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival to be held on 12 November ...  ..
 

Crocswallop | The Newsport

A pre match blast from Coach Walley must have done the trick with Tommy G, Finny Boy, Chucky Burns and Benny Bonkus Muia throwing them.  . . .  

The sports wrap with Nicky G

Bernard Tomic is the talk of the tennis world right now as he just booked a quarter finals birth at Wimbledon with Novak Djokovic.  Is it true . . .

Raiders stage huge comeback

The Douglas Reef Raiders could be in CDRU finals contention after staging an amazing comeback to draw with league heavy-weights..  ..
 

Crocs big win comes at cost | The Newsport

An attempt to improve on percentage and climb the Cairns AFL ladder has backfired for the Port Douglas Crocs, despite winning .  . ...
      

Finals time for Mossman Bowls | The Newsport

The Mossman Memorial Bowls Club will see some white hot bowls action this week with a number of finals being played across all grades.  ... . ...
      

Cougars claw their way to victory | The Newsport

This week the undefeated Cougars almost lost their first game of the season to the second placed Young Guns. The Guns came out on court . ...
      

Judalmalies pushed to limit | The Newsport

Douglas Junior Netballers started their final round for Term 2 this week with the 10/Under Diamonds playing the in form Saints.        Due to scho. ...
      

McCormack Challenge win comes at cost

While the inaugural Challenge Cairns triathlon held two weeks ago in Cairns and Port Douglas was rated one of the best courses in the wor...  ..
 

New club grants now available

Sport and recreation clubs around the Douglas region have the opportunity to cash in on the latest round of funding grants made availa. . ...
 

Challenge Cairns airs this Saturday | The Newsport

Images of Port Douglas and Cairns will be televised nationally tomorrow (Saturday) when the Cairns Airport Challenge Cairns triath. . ...
  

Crocswallop | The Newsport

Things have been quiet around the traps over the past two weeks with Under 8s through to Under 14s having two weeks off due to triathlo  . ...
      

Reid stars in scrappy U9 affair | The Newsport

Eurotech Douglas Under 9 Dragons managed to secure a scrappy 2-0 win against Stratford on Saturday.  Playing on a pitch that could   only . ...
      

Mackay stars in Douglas Netball | The Newsport

The Gazette U11 Dragons travelled south to the cauldron of Endeavour Park to battle with the Marlin Coast Rangers.       With three players.. ...
      

Mossman Bowls results

Championship triples continued this week with winners being Margaret Cooper, Maureen Tucker and Janice Brlyack defeating Maria Mijo, Zina...  ..
 

The sports wrap with Nicky G

I wouldn’t call myself a huge tennis fan but I certainly get excited when the Australian Open and Wimbledon arrive on our sporting cale. . .

Perfect 10 for White

The game started in cold, blustery conditions with Port Douglas kicking with the wind, however their first two goals were quickly answered...  ..
 

Young Guns' firepower too much for Shooters

All teams came out fighting in last night's Douglas Netball Association and there were some big score lines by the end of competition..... ...  ..
 

Judmalies storm home in Junior Netball

Douglas Junior Netball 10/Under competition started on Tuesday at Port Courts with the Diamonds playing the Tigers. The Diamonds are ...  ..
 

Hot start to winter series

Race 7 of the 2011 Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship was the first race of the Winter Series and seven yachts came to the start.   . ...  ..
 

Chrisfield on fire in Mossman golf

Peter Chrisfield leads the charge in the men’s Championship after two brilliant rounds of 73 and 70 to be six clear of Elijah Boon after ro . ...
 

The sports wrap with Nicky G

Welcome to my AFL mid season report card, where each and every club is put under the microscope and given an elephant stamp or the. . .

District Challenge Shield decided

It has been another big week in Mossman Bowls with the running of the District Challenge Shield event. Congratulations to the Mossman . ...
 

Mackay stars in Douglas Netball | The Newsport

The Central Cougars came out on court and stood their ground to hold their number one position on the ladder and stay undefeated for.. ...
      

Magic roll on in Junior Netball | The Newsport

Round 9 of Junior Netball kicked off last Tuesday with the 10/Under Diamonds playing the Gladiators. The Gladiators were on their game . ...
      

Hocking gets skipper call-up for Cairns

Outstanding leadership skills for the Port Douglas Crocs has earned Evan Hocking the captain's jumper for the Cairns AFL representative side. . ...
 

The sports wrap with Nicky G

With the Brisbane Lions decimated by injury and getting smashed on the weekend I’m more intrigued about the finals of the best basketball. . .

Cream rises in Challenge Cairns

New South Wales' Chris McCormack showed why he is the world's best iron distance athlete, dominating at the inaugural Cairns Airp  . ...
 

All your Mossman bowls news | The Newsport

Our Ladies A grade Pennant team acquitted themselves admirably last week by finishing well up the results ladder. Good on you Ladies... . ...
      

Return of Bowen not enough for Sharks | The Newsport

Not even the return of ex-NRL player, Brenton Bowen, was enough to spur the Mossman Port Douglas Sharks to victory against the Edm  . ...
      

Crocs taught a lesson

Last Saturday Port Douglas Crocs received a valuable reminder from top side Manunda Hawks that yet more work needs to be done in  . ...
 

Addison, Freeman blitz in Mossman golf | The Newsport

With club championships beginning on Saturday the golfers have been out in force trying to fine tune their game before the biggest event of  . ...
      

U/9 Dragons too good in Cairns | The Newsport

Eurotech Douglas Dragons Under 9s played Redlynch in Cairns on Saturday, and missing three key players the boys had to dig in and work. ...
      

Outriggers do Port proud | The Newsport

Ten local athletes of the Port Douglas Outrigger Canoe club geared up last Sunday morning to take on the inaugural Great Barrier Reef Chal...
      

Malice reigns in Clipper Cup

After two weekends of great sailing the 2011 Exemplar Clipper Cup came to a conclusion on Sunday as the fleet raced around Low Isles...
 

Nail biter in Senior Netball | The Newsport

This week teams were fighting for positions on the leader board with many teams tied on the same rung making for highly competitive gam...
      

Durie dynamite in Junior Netball | The Newsport

The Douglas Junior Netball competition started this week with the 10/Under Diamonds playing the Saints. The Diamonds showed the. ...
      

Top of the table Crocs clash

The Crocs have a top of the table clash this Saturday at home againts Manunda Hawks and the boys are looking to redeem themselves. ...
 

Crocswallop - Junior AFL wrap | The Newsport

Jo Westgate delivers the most comprehensive junior football match reports around. So take a look at who won and lost last weekend.
      

The sports wrap with Nicky G

Any Brisbane Lions supporter will be nice and happy this week as the boys have strung together two wins in a row. It’s amazing what Jon . . .

Dry track for RRR suits riders | The Newsport

Sunday's RRR Mountain Bike Challenge produced a fast course, with dry conditions suiting ex-Cairns rider, Andrew Fellows.        Fellow...
      

Mossman Bowls results  | The Newsport

Thanks to the Mossman Memorial Bowls Club, here are the latest results and news from another week of hot competition on the green. ...
      

Crocs demolish Souths

On a beautiful day for football, Port Douglas Crocs journeyed south to Fretwell Park to tackle South Cairns.  The most pleasing feature ...
 

Howard, Landy lead Mossman golf | The Newsport

With Club Championships only two weeks away players are searching everywhere to find some form. Art Howard clicked into fo. ...
      

The Port Douglas Crocs tilt at the 2011 Cairns AFL premiership will be strengthened in the coming weeks with the signing of a former. . .

Carnivale tennis cup results

Port Douglas Tennis Club's annual Carnivale Cup was played in beautiful weather at the Davidson Steet courts on Sunday.        The mixed doubles...
 

May 2011

Two massive weekends on the local triathlon calendar starts this weekend when the Coral Coast Triathlon is held in Port Douglas on Sunday...
  

One of the toughest endurances in mountain biking will finish in Port Douglas this weekend when the RRR Mountain Bike Challenge ends on Four Mile Beach . . . 

Graham Bolton, new Sea Temple Golf Pro | The Newsport

Sea Temple Golf Club Port Douglas announced today the recent appointment of Graham Bolton, a PGA Professional golfer, offering a range. ...
      

The 10/Under Diamonds played the Tigers on court 1 this week in Junior netball.  The Diamonds continued their great form shooting 4 goals...
 

Full week of senior netball | The Newsport

After the Queensland Firebirds took out the ANZ Championships on the weekend for our state, the Douglas Netball girls were fired up for...

Junior Crocs | The Newsport

Under 8s Last Sunday the Crocs travelled to the leagues premier ground Cazalys where they took on a very slick & determined Cairns Hawks...
      

U9 Douglas Dragons | The Newsport

The Eurotech Under 9 Dragons played their hardest game of the season against the Edge Hill tigers in Cairns on Saturday. The Dragons started  . . .  

JB gets Lions back on winning road | The Newsport

What a round of AFL!  Could our eyebrows have been raised anymore?  In a nutshell Round 9 featured Geelong staying 100% on the...

Mossman Sharks | The Newsport

Mossman Sharks had a day to forget on Saturday when all three league grades suffered losses against Ivanhoes at the Smithfield Sports . . .
      

The biggest cricket match that's ever come to Port Douglas lived up to all expectations.  The local community came out in force with . . . .

Triumphant Firebirds

THE Queensland Firebirds have continued the Sunshine State's recent sporting domination after claiming their first ANZ Championship...
 

Bulls masters Golf Day | The Newsport

The Queensland Rail Bulls Masters have all arrived in town and staying at the Sea Temple Resort and Spa for the duration of the week.... 

Port Douglas Junior Crocs results | The Newsport

This weeks Junior Crocs matches brought a mixed bag of results.  Just click on the headline to get full details of all the games played . . . . . . . .
      

Port Douglas Netabllers defy rain | The Newsport

This weeks games nearly didn't get played on Tuesday 17 may due to unseasonal torrential rains but all the players defied the elements . . .
      

The U11 Dragons charged down the highway to Endeavour Park on Saturday.  All players were keen to impress with plenty of power and passion . . .

It wa the clash of the Titans.  2010 Premiers Cairns Saints versus 2010 Runners-up Port Douglas Crocs.  The venue - Griffiths Park. Bragging rights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 

The sports wrap with Nicky G | The Newsport

What’s wrong with St Kilda? How does a side that nearly won this thing over the past two seasons suddenly become as coach Lyon said this weekend . . .  

Port Douglas Crocs match report | The Newsport

The Crocs had a good day last Saturday with the seniors defeating arch rivals and last years Premiers Cairns Saints 116-112, it was a fanta,,,  

Positive or it’s Pointless | The Newsport

Member for Cook Jason O'Brien MP is calling on local sport and recreation clubs to be good sports and apply for equipment grants worth up to $2,000. . ..

 

RRR reaches major milestone | The Newsport

The infamous RRR (Rural, Rainforest & Reef) Mountain Bike Challenge will celebrate a milestone in 2011. Now in its 21st year the event’s grow ....
      

Big wins in senior netball | The Newsport

Gemma Gwilliams reports         on a night of big wins in the Douglas Netball with five of the six games played ending with margins of 20 or more. ..
 

Huge night in junior netball | The Newsport

Treveen Page covers every exciting game of junior netball from Tuesday night with some thrilling action and brilliant individual performances. . .
 

Junior Dragon's fire in Cairns | The Newsport

Eurotech Douglas Dragons Under 9’s played in Cairns on Saturday and were put to the test by a strong Leichardt team. The Dragons started . . .
 

Podium finishes in netball carnival | The Newsport

The Douglas Netball Association took 11 teams to Cairns last weekend to participate in the Fowler’s Group Regional Club Carnival....
      

April 2011

The sports wrap with Nicky G | The Newsport

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.  

Raiders Under 12’s Victory | The Newsport

Last Friday the Under 12 Port Douglas Raiders Rugby Union team entered the Trinity Anglican School seven aside rugby union comp. . .
 

Mossman golf results | The Newsport

Shane Heath joins The Newsport Sport providing weekly results from competition at the popular and always picturesque Mossman Golf Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
      

The sports wrap with Nicky G | The Newsport

Game 3 of the Reptile Rumble went beautifully for the Cairns Taipans and they now find themselves with a shot at the big one. Townsv . . .

Closehaven Cup lives up to name  | The Newsport

Eight yachts came to the start for the single division open class Closehaven Cup on Saturday. The fleet included Groove  (Belinda Cooper) . . .
 

Crocs back with a vengeance  | The Newsport

Port Douglas Crocs staged a brilliant performance of non-stop pressure football against North Cairns at Watsons Oval on Saturd. . . .
 

The sports wrap with Nicky G | The Newsport

The basketball right now is about as juicy as it could be! The New Zealand Breakers miraculously saved a break point by getting Pe. . .
 

Clipper Cup interest high | The Newsport

12 entries have been received by the Port Douglas Yacht Club for the Exemplar Clipper Cup with the latest coming from “Dusty Muzzle” . . .
 

All your junior netball results | The Newsport

Treveen Page is back with all the results and best players from this week's round of Junior Netball. Take a look to see who starred this week . . .
 

Croc shocker | The Newsport

After a winning start to the season against South Cairns, last Saturday's result  brought the Crocs back to earth with a reality check agai. . .
 

Raiders victory at home | The Newsport

Port Raiders trumped the reining champs, JCU, with what has been their best show for the last couple of years. In front of a decent sized home cro  . . . .

Under 9 Dragons' close encounter | The Newsport

Eurotech Douglas Dragons Under 9’s played out a hard fought 4-4 draw against Centenary Comets in Cairns on Saturday. The Dragons pla  . . . .

With a very interrupted season it was amazing there was enough cricket played to warrant a finals series in the Cairns Cricket Competition. . . .

Crocswallop - Junior AFL wrap | The Newsport

What a great round of first home games for 2011. It was great to see so many people at the Sports Complex to cheer on our juniors. The kids  . . .
      

The sports wrap with Nicky G | The Newsport

I’m loving the sport right now! The footy codes are up and away, the cricket begins a new era and the basketball – oh yes the basketball – is . . .

Outriggers take on Tinaroo | The Newsport

Port Douglas Outrigger Canoe club started the 2011 racing season with great success at the inaugural regatta hosted by the newly formed Dam . . .

Setting sail for the Exemplar Clipper Cup   | The Newsport

In May Port Douglas Yacht Club will host the 2011 Exemplar Coaches and Limousines Clipper Cup Regatta. The open class, single division six . . . 

March 2011

The sports wrap with Nicky G | The Newsport

That was a great week in sport with the Cairns Taipans sealing a playoff spot and the AFL had six games which were decided by six points or . . .

All your Junior Crocs action! | The Newsport

This Sunday is our first home game for 2011 and with a new draw coming out and three venues being used each Sunday instead of two ch. . . 

Running club finds its feet | The Newsport

46 runners took part in the Port Douglas Fun Run on Sunday in perfect conditions which saw a large contingent of Cairns runners take part. . . 

Junior Crocs, big hearts | The Newsport

Read all the match reports from the latest round of junior football and keep your eyes on the up and coming talented youngsters of Port Douglas . . .
      

MP signs up for marathon fest | The Newsport

Cook MP Jason O'Brien has become the first person to sign up for the Steve Moneghetti Invitational half marathon to be held in Port. . .
 

The sports wrap with Nicky G | The Newsport

The Cairns Taipans pulled off 'mission impossible' on Saturday night by beating the Wollongong Hawks in an away gym. The scenario was  . . .

GBR Marathon Fest up and running | The Newsport

Registrations are now open for what will be one of the most exciting sporting events in Port Douglas history - the Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival.

Sailors brave stormy seas  | The Newsport

Race 5 of the 2011 Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship Summer Series presented challenging conditions for the eight competitors that . . . 

The sports wrap with Nicky G | The Newsport

It would seem these days that if you haven't been in rehab you just haven't lived. Disgraced player agent Ricky Nixon has been the latest . . .

Crocs advance in preseason cup | The Newsport

The Port Douglas Croc's have progressed to the preseason cup grand final after two confidence boosting games at Cazaly's stadium in Cair . . .
      

Anyone for cricket? | The Newsport

Wendell Sailor along with former Queensland Bulls captain, Jimmy Maher, and the Queensland Rail Bulls Masters are padding up for a tour . . .
 

The sports wrap with Nicky G | The Newsport

Our sports scientist extraordinaire, Nicholas Gibson, previews the NAB Cup grand final and the Cairns Taipans' chances of securing a finals birth.
 

Muddies have fun in the wet | The Newsport

With the rain spitting down Port Douglas and United Cricket clubs B Grade sides took to the field in what was always going to be a stop start . . .
 

Golf event a relaxing break | The Newsport

A golf morning for men who have suffered the loss of a child is being held on Sunday 20 March at the Half Moon Bay (Yorkey's Knob) golf cou . . .
 

Running club at the starting blocks | The Newsport

Port Douglas will soon have its own organised running club and demand for memberships is expected to be strong if recent fun run . . .
      

The sports wrap with Nicky G | The Newsport

An old basketball coach of mine used to refer to the ups and downs of a season and within a game as ‘peaks and valleys’. He wasn’t my fav. . .

February 2011

The sports wrap with Nicky G | The Newsport

Wow, what a tumultuous fortnight in sport as sackings and scandals once again take centre stage! The big Fev has almost definitely played . . .

B Muddies make final but C's fall short  | The Newsport

It was third time lucky for Port Douglas B Grade Cricket as they convincingly beat Cairns Norths in the semi final of the One Day compet. . .

January 2011

The sports wrap with Nicky G | The Newsport

Well the Cairns Taipans have finally been beaten in their own gym this season and it took a 21 point comeback and a lot of spite to do it. . . .

The sports wrap with Nicky G | The Newsport

Get deep inside the complex mind of The Newsport's sports writer, Nicky G, as he dissects Taipans, and reveals his affection for Lleyton. . .

Solar Eclipse Marathon off to a flyer | The Newsport

Hundreds of athletes have already registered to run in the Solar Eclipse Marathon to take place in Port Douglas in November 2012.
 
 

The sports wrap with Nicky G | The Newsport

The Taipans had a week of mixed fortunes, splitting their games but remaining masters of their own domain. They lost in Auckland in .  .. 

The sports wrap with Nicky G | The Newsport

With 2010 now a distant memory, The Newsport Daily's own Soothsayer of Sport, Nicky G, imparts his wisdom and predictions for 2011 . . . . 

Muddies score first win in A Grade | The Newsport

The Muddies played their second double-header of the Twenty20 A Grade competition this season at Griffiths Park in Cairns on Saturday. Game . . .

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