Friday 25 February 2011
Half a million dollars for FNQ tourism
A $530,000 national tourism campaign to attract people to Tropical North Queensland was announced on Wednesday. The campaign,…
Friday 25 February 2011
State seeks disaster cover
Treasurer Andrew Fraser and Finance Minister Rachel Nolan have announced that Queensland Treasury would investigate natural disaster…
Friday 25 February 2011
The Viewpoint - Property values drop, but have your Council rates?
by Soula Kazakis It was with much enthusiasm that I recently read an article entitled “Rate Relief…
Friday 25 February 2011
De-amalgamation denied for Douglas
by Mat Churchill
For some, the opportunity to raise the issue of de-amalgamation with Premier Anna Bligh was too good to pass up…
Monday 14 February 2011
Eco-librium - Living with Mahogany Gliders
by Clare Anderson Wildlife Manager - Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
We are all well aware of this wonderful World Heritage…
Monday 14 February 2011
Diamond service key to cruise market
In the wake of the Diamond Princess cruise ship which visited Port Douglas on Friday, The Newsport spoke with Carrie Carter of Carter…
Monday 14 February 2011
Tourism pins hopes on Easter money
The focus of Queensland Premier Anna Bligh in her efforts to boost the State's desperate tourism industry has moved to the Easter…
Monday 14 February 2011
No investigation for Shaolin
A Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) Transport and Main Roads spokesperson has advised that they will not be undertaking an investigation…
Monday 14 February 2011
Yasi impact felt On The Inlet
On The Inlet, one of Port Douglas' most popular restaurants, has closed for repairs after the sails covering their stunning eating area…
Tuesday 15 February 2011
Green waste collection update
Cairns Regional Council crews continue the Cyclone Yasi clean-up collecting green waste from kerbsides throughout the region. …
