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March 2013

Head Over Heels

Here's a brilliant and imaginative short film by local filmmaker Doug McNeil. Grab a cuppa, put your feet up, and enjoy. Made a video you'd like to share? Send the link to editor@thenewsport.com.au.

Polling Day

Here's a short video we took at the polling booths on the day Douglas decided to de-amalgamate from Cairns Regional Council.

Rise Of The Underdog

Local film producer Maya Weidner delivers us her latest work - a gripping trailer for a movie currently in the pipeline. Check out the full story here. Made a video you'd like to share? Send the link to editor@thenewsport.com.au.

February 2013

Star in their eyes

The 'No Frills Twins' have got some famous support in their bid to perform for Ellen DeGeneres in Australia. If you'd like to see your film or footage here, send a link to editor@thenewsport.com.au

Director's Cut

LOCAL teenage filmmaker Doug O'Neil presents this video, shot at the Port Douglas market, of two of the many talented musicians who help make Sunday's at Market Park so popular. Want to see your movie on The Newsport. Send us a link to editor@thenewsport.com.au. Previous Featured Videos 

Cyclone Yasi, two years on

We speak with locals who share their stories of how they were feeling as Cyclone Yasi approached in February 2011.

January 2013

Top 10 songs for Aussie Day!

Australia Day is one of our most loved celebrations...but let's face it, we'd embrace anything if there was a public holiday in it. In the lead up to this great day we count down Nicky G's Top 10 Aussie Rock songs...with one exception of course. 

So Today,  in the time honoured way, we say "And the winner is...."
                       

Number 1

TNT - AC/DC

Number 2

AM I EVER GONNA SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN? - THE ANGELS

Number 3

THUNDERSTRUCK - AC/DC

Number 4

POWER AND THE PASSION - MIDNIGHT OIL

Number 5

BOW RIVER - COLD CHISEL

Number 6

BOYS LIGHT UP - AUSTRALIAN CRAWL

Number 7

DOWN UNDER - MEN AT WORK

Number 8

GREAT SOUTHERN LAND - ICEHOUSE

Number 9

EVIE (PARTS 1,2 & 3) - STEVIE WRIGHT

Number 10

SOUNDS OF THEN - GANGGAJANG

Blast from the past

Check out this video by Rob Pyne - an historic look at Port Douglas and Mossman.

November 2012

More incredible eclipse footage

Timelapse artist Eddie Hobson has sent us this piece of footage of the morning of the eclipse as seen from Palm Cove. Spend one hot minute reliving the experience, it's well worth it.

Stunning time lapse footage

Local video maker John White captured this time-lapse footage of the 2012 Solar Eclipse high on a ridge behind Port Douglas using a simple camera phone. Regardless of the tools, the result was still incredible.

VIDEO: Eclipse from Four Mile Beach

Check out this short video of footage taken from Port Douglas' famous Four Mile Beach on the morning of the 2012 total solar eclipse.

Video coverage of the Cup

Check out all the action from Melbourne Cup Day 2012 in Port Douglas - the winners, the losers, and those just out for a good time.

October 2012

Check out this brilliant video from Clement Esso detailing the day the Douglas Dragons brought home the Premier League title. WARNING - This video contains course language.

July 2012

We meet the director and cast members of 'And The Big Men Fly,' the latest play to come to The Clink Theatre Port Douglas.

June 2012

Local filmmaker puts Sailaway on show

Louise Coghill, a young talented Port Douglas local was commissioned to film both the Sailaway's Low Isles snorkelling trip and their sensational Sunset sail.

April 2012

The 2012 Miss Carnivale contest has been run and won. Here are some images from a fantastic evening at the Port Douglas Yacht Club.

Frenchman Clement Esso describes his Out Of Borders project with a friend (some course language).

Line Burner is making the move to TV. Check out a glimpse of what's in store.

November 2011

Best Job In The World winner, Ben Southall, was in Port Douglas to participate in the Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival. Here's how he saw it...

World class athletes Steve Moneghetti and Mike Le Roux storm home to win their events in the inaugural Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival. See action from the day here.

See all the action from the Court House Hotel as punters watch the running of the 2011 Melbourne Cup.

October 2011

This is a classic bit of footage from Portoberfest 2011. Let's get this clip viral!

September 2011

Dramatic footage of the Royal Hotel Mossman fire sent in by John White.

See all the action from the 2011 Great Strides Walk in Port Douglas.

Local musicians speak out about noise restrictions in Port Douglas.

August 2011

Locals have their say on the Captain Cook Highway.

July 2011

David Marriner addresses audience at Sheraton Mirage regarding the plans for the upgrade of his new property.

Joe Hockey addresses an audience at Port Douglas Sheraton Mirage.

June 2011

We speak with the cast of the hit production, Mano Nera.

Locals give their thoughts on the Challenge Cairns triathlon

May 2011

Take a walk through one of Carinival's premier events, the Sheraton Mirage Longest Lunch.

April 2011

Matthew Hayden talks about his promotional tour of Queensland.

February 2011

Three local fishermen tell their tale of survival in this exclusive interview.

January 2011

The day before category 5 cyclone Yasi was due to hit land, we spoke with a skipper about his preparations.