North Queensland Fury v Perth Glory 11-December-2009

North Queensland Fury v Perth Glory 11-December-2009 www.a-league.com.au Fury hold off Glory North Queensland Fury settled for a 1-0 win over Perth Glory after a spate of missed chances at Dairy Farmers Stadium on Friday night. The Furys David Williams netted his first goal in the Hyundai A-League in the 32nd minute with a second-ditch header over the goalkeeper. It should have been the first of at least four with 17 attempts on goal and eight corners but simple shots were skewered and possession fumbled as execution was again their downfall. The Glory were never in the match except for a short burst after the break with a ‘Hail Mary’ long shot and in the dying minutes with sustained pressure in the box but could only manage six attempts on goal and five corners. North Queensland had its first opportunity in the third minute with a slick attacking move finding Jeremy Brockie in front of goal but his shot was fired straight into the goalkeeper’s legs. Matthew Smith thumped a long ball from the defensive line in the 26th minute which again found Brockie but he could not provide any power or direction with his header. Paul Kohler fired the ball into the defenders which bounced into the path of Williams in the 32nd minute but his initial strike was blocked and was forced to head the rebound into the net to open the scoring. The Fury could have doubled their lead in the 40th and 42nd minutes with a delicate through ball finding Brockie but his shot skewered wide and then a …

Wilson Island Great Barrier Reef Queensland

Australians call the Great Barrier Reef the eighth wonder of the world, and it’s on every traveller’s wish list. Alas, like so many reefs, this 1,500-mile stretch is ecologically fragile. But castaways can set sandal on the ‘new’ Wilson Island knowing that their creature comforts are based on sound environmental principles; heat and light are by solar power and each of the six tents are created out of natural materials. There are separate bathrooms for each tent.

Beachcombing and birdwatching, swimming and snorkelling, reef walks and relaxing in your hammock are what Wilson Island is about during the day. Wining, dining and socialising take place later in the communal Longhouse.

The only way you can get to Wilson Island is via Heron Island.

Wilson island could well be described as the ultimate castaway experience as you will realise shortly.

The accommodation and all the principles of Wilson Island are based on eco principles which are firmly adhered to!

Take a look at photographs at http://www.worldwidevacationspots.com/articles/14/1/Wilson-Island-Great-Barrier-Reef/Page1.html

Wilson Island as previously stated in on the Great Barrier Reef off the Queensland coast, and quite frankly it is difficult to imagine anything more attractive, although the three day Wilson Island Package was about long enough.

Beauty, there is in abundance, but like most of us, I have been spoiled by the 21st century luxuries that we now associate with dream islands, such as luxury bathrooms, mains electricity, to name but two!!

Compensations are an unrivalled natural beauty, beautifully clean and clear water, wonderful coral, and tropical fish to snorkel and see easily.

It is however a castaway experience with six permanent tents. The six tents have been designed to combine simplicity and comfort. Based on a modern beachcombing theme, the tents have raised timber floors, king-sized beds and a private decking with uninterrupted reef views. You will be supplied with everything you need apart from en-suite bathroom, but you will need the complete insect screening, and repellent.

The views from the tents are quite breathtaking.

All electricity is I believe by solar power, and batteries, so none of your electrical appliances will work, and the fresh water is rainwater, so all drinking water is bottled.

A separate building houses six showers and dressing area (one designated for each tent), along with toilet and vanity areas. This I’m afraid took be back to my youth hostelling/camping days which I had left behind long ago.

Entertainment and food are not forgotten; each evening begins with sunset pre-dinner drinks and canapés on the beach. The main course is a candle-lit three-course buffet meal with wine, served in the resort’s entertainment building, the Longhouse.

After dinner, guests can join an evening star-gazing walk or even a beach walk to observe the turtles nesting.

A popular activity for early risers is a walk to an area of the island known as the ‘Flintstone Chairs’. These naturally carved coral chairs offer a spectacular view of the colourful Wilson Island sunrise.

Quite honestly this is a beautiful place, but there really is very little to do, apart from wonderful snorkelling, and scuba diving. It is a bit rustic for my taste but in fairness that is what is part of the initial appeal.

Two last things, the wines are very good, and there are no children under the age of sixteen.

North Queensland Fury v Melbourne Victory 22 - August - 2009

North Queensland Fury v Melbourne Victory 22 - August - 2009 www.a-league.com.au Victory open account Melbourne Victory has ground out a 1-0 win over a vastly-improved North Queensland Fury in Townsville on Saturday night. The Victory’s Archie Thompson slotted his first goal of the season in the final moments of the first half after a pin-point long ball from Adrian Leijer. The homeside’s Dyron Daal had a chance to level up the scores in the 89th minute when he was left one-on-one with the goalkeeper but was denied. It was a telling moment in the game as the Fury looked the better of the two for most of the night, creating multiple opportunities but it was the Victory who had the polish and pounced when given the chance. Robbie Middleby received a sickening accidental kick in the face from a team mate less than a minute later and was forced to miss the remainder of the game. North Queensland threw plenty of players forward early but could not capitalise on early opportunities. Shane Stefanutto pulled the trigger in the first minute from left of the goal box only to be denied by a diving save. The homeside wasted four corners with poor crosses and an inability to keep the ball in the box. Robber Fowler had a free kick from 18 yards in front after a handball by Leigh Broxham but could not turn it into points. Melbourne struggled to find momentum in the face of physical defence which allowed limited space and time in attack. Tommy Pondeljk slithered through the midfield with …

Animals In Trouble In Tropical North Queensland

Tropical storms are threatening the wildlife in this incredible region. An area that is filled with tropical rainforests and unique wildlife is threatened to become extinct by the current changes in weather. Magnified by human development, cyclones of the current day are much worse than those of the past and many rare and unique animals call this region home.

As with most of nature, the tropical rainforests are working on recovery, but the loss of things like fruit, pollen and nectar have been extremely hard on many of the rainforest creatures, resulting in a decrease in the number of birds in the region.

There are volunteer organizations trying to provide additional food supplies for the wildlife in this area. They get no funding from the government and depend totally on donations for their efforts to feed these animals.

So what can you do to help save the creatures? Well, support the cause, you can donate money, or volunteer to help. They will help teach you to be a wildlife rescuer and will show you how to handle animals found in the rainforests. You can be a responsible pet owner. If you live in and around the rainforests, you can keep your pets in at night, as many domestic dogs and cats contribute to the problems of extinction by killing off native wildlife over night.

We have to continue our efforts to be more environmentally concious as these efforts go far in helping the creatures of the world, not just in Tropical North Queensland. There are many simple things you can do in your life to change the way we live, and when you help the animals you’re ultimately preserving your human environment.

 

North Queensland Fury v Perth Glory 24- October - 2009

North Queensland Fury v Perth Glory 24- October - 2009 www.a-league.com.au Fury on song at home North Queensland Fury came from behind to defeat Perth Glory 2-1 at Dairy Farmers Stadium on Saturday night. North Queenslands Robbie Fowler scored in the 65th minute from sneaky free kick while defenders backs were turned before Dyron Daal curved a stunning left-foot shot in the 71st minute into the top left of the goal. Perths Victor Sikora slotted home a precision pass in the 24th minute to give his side a first half lead. It is the first home win of the season for the Fury and only second of the season taking them off the bottom of the ladder while for the Glory it is back to back losses. North Queensland coach Ian Ferguson said the win was a long-time coming after a run of draws and losses. “I am absolutely delighted, it was long time coming, but to get he result tonight was fantastic, especially when the chips were down,” he said. “It was the same old story, the ball looking like it was out and the boys stopped playing, I was ready to scream at the linesman and the next thing the ball is in the net.” “To come up with two fantastic goals, Fowler being so quick to put the ball into the net it was sensational.” “It was a never-racking last 20 minutes for me.” “It is a huge boost for us (moving off the bottom of the ladder), for the last few weeks we have had the opportunity but we didnt take it.” Perth Glory coach David Mitchell said his side was outplayed but rued the …

Places to Visit in the Tropical North Queensland

Where the beautiful tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef meets the lush greenery of the tropical rainforest lies the region known as the Tropical North Queensland of Australia. An incredible region that is scenic and full of adventure there are many incredible experiences to behold in TNQ.

There are an innumerable number of experiences to have and things to see here in this wonderful place so it might be good to read some advice about what to do. This area has natural spaces and creatures that are not seen anywhere else in the world so that is something you should do for sure. The rainforests and National Parks should be at the top of your list while on holiday here.

Also, make sure that you include spending some time in the Tropical Gulf. Another region that is unique to this region of Australia. Bask in the hot springs, known for their healing properties, and experience the hot lava tubes as they are amazing. Many natural experiences are held in this region and you will find that many remain untouched by man unlike in other areas of the world.

Taking a drive along the Great Green Way is another good thing to do, it will give you an idea of how the region feels by visiting the towns along the way. So rent a vehicle and take a trip down the Great Green Way and be prepared to be amazed by the scenery and fantastic views you will see.

To see the Great Barrier Reef, drive the Great Green Way, experience the tropical rainforests, and feel the wonderful hot springs will definitely give you the feel for all that can be experienced and felt in this area of the Tropical North. So be organized and plan your trip so you can be efficient and get to experience as much as you possibly can during your time here.

Sydney FC v North Queensland Fury 5-December-2009

Sydney FC v North Queensland Fury 5-December-2009 www.foxsports.com.au Sydney FC keep heat on A-League leaders with 4-1 win over Fury Two Alex Brosque goals helped reignite Sydney FC’s A-League campaign as the Sky Blues cruised to a 4-1 victory over North Queensland Fury at the Sydney Football Stadium. Sydney, who went into the game on the back three successive defeats, produced a dominant first-half performance to effectively seal the result by half-time with strikes from John Aloisi and Brosque putting them 2-0 up in front of a crowd of 11871. Aloisi, who was only restored to Vitezslav Lavicka’s starting line-up due to an injury to Mark Bridge, broke the deadlock after 14 minutes when he took advantage of some poor defending from the Fury to lash the ball past Justin Pasfield from close range. Brosque, whose pace was a constant thorn in the visitors’ side, doubled Sydney’s lead five minutes later with an extraordinary strike from the edge of the box. The move was started by Steve Corica who won the ball midway inside the Fury half and put Brosque through on goal. But with the home supporters pleading for a penalty after a clumsy looking challenge from Robbie Middleby floored the former Brisbane Roar hitman, Brosque swung out a leg whilst on the ground to sweep the bouncing ball past Justin Pasfield. Sydney maintained their dominance and should have been well out of sight by the interval with Aloisi, Sung-Hwan Byan and Brosque all spurning decent opportunities. And on …

Cairns The Capital of Tropical North Queensland

Cairns is located in maybe the most incredible area of Australia, a distinctly modern city but with a tropical flair in Queensland. It contains so much culture, unbelievable art galleries along with the requisite fine dining and the street side bars and cafes.

Cairns is perhaps one of the most popular places to stay with over seven thousand rooms to stay in, everything from 5 star accommodations to budget rooms for those who are just backpacking through. No matter what your needs, desires or budget there are truly accommodations in this region to meet them all.

The Cairns Esplanade is a one stop tropical recreation area open year round due to the steady temperatures this area offers. It has a swimming lagoon and beautiful parklands and gardens, with places to eat and stores where you can do some shopping. Outside of the Esplanade there are additional public areas with pretty views of the Trinity Inlet and lots of boardwalks and entertainment areas.

The boats and water rule at the Cairns Seaport, they have an unbelievable number of boats, yachts and fishing boats to see. Many of them are for rent if you’d like to have a water tour of the region. Just go see them for the variety and diversity of the boating world.

Going to Cairns within Tropical North Queensland will be a wonderful trip to make with all the offerings you need on a holiday. There will be any number of types of rooms available to stay in while you experience all the beauty nature has to offer and the wonderful dining and entertainment options.

 

Perth Glory v North Queensland Fury 3 - October - 2009

Perth Glory v North Queensland Fury 3 - October - 2009 www.a-league.com.au Fury snatch point in Perth An own goal from Perth Glory goalkeeper Tando Velaphi has seen a 10-man North Queensland side record a gallant 1-1 draw at ME Bank Stadium on Saturday. The Fury were down a man just before the break when Ufuk Tallay was given a second yellow card for an act of simulation, attempting to get Perth captain Jacob Burns sent off for a foul. The Glory immediately took advantage of the extra man, going ahead through Mile Sterjovski’s spot kick in the 48th minute. But instead of attacking the contest, the Glory opted to sit on their lead and were made to pay 20 minutes from time. Velaphi appeared to have taken the ball comfortably from a close-range header by John Tambouras, but the goalkeeper was challenged over the line by Chris Grossman and referee Ben Williams determined the goal counted. The hosts launched a flurry of attacks at the death but a packed North Queensland defence held firm for the draw as second-placed Perth missed the opportunity to climb on top of the Hyundai A-League table, with the Fury remaining in last position. In front of the second-highest crowd at ME Bank Stadium in five years, the Glory started with intent, testing the Fury’s defence in the opening few minutes through a series of corners. In the second minute, Jamie Coyne sent a header wide from Adriano Pellegrino’s corner, while Fury stopper Paul Henderson just managed to hold a difficult ball at the …

Sydney FC v North Queensland Fury 12 - Sept - 2009

Sydney FC v North Queensland Fury 12 - Sept - 2009 www.a-league.com.au Fowler fires Fury home A Robbie Fowler moment of magic has helped North Queensland Fury to their first ever Hyundai A-League victory with a 1-0 win over Sydney FC at the SFS on Saturday night. After Fury keeper Paul Henderson had saved a first-half penalty from John Aloisi, Fowler scored one of the goals of the season to give North Queensland the lead early in the second half. Despite a desperate Sydney in the final stages, Fury held on for an historic victory. In front of 16699 fans, which included a good number in Liverpool shirts in honour of Fowler, it was all North Queensland early with a flurry of throws down the left for long-throw specialist Shane Stefanutto to exploit. Rostyn Griffiths’ curling shot from the edge of the box was another warning shot for Sydney as the visitor dominated the opening 20 minutes on a beautiful night for football in Sydney. But against the run of play, the home side had the chance to go one up on 24 minutes. A well-worked free-kick on the edge of the box saw Sung-Hwan Byun release Alex Brosque and as he ran onto the ball, the referee adjudged Henderson had made contact after the striker was left sprawling on the deck. Up stepped John Aloisi but the North Queensland keeper pulled off a super-stop to his left. The Fury should’ve made Sydney pay minutes later after the skilful James Robinson worked hard to win possession, release Griffiths but the former Blackburn …

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