Jonathan Thurston back in Port
The Queensland and Australian halfback, Jonathan Thurston, was back at his favourite getaway in Port Douglas, at the weekend (Jan 24), to attend the wedding of his good…
$20m boost for Tourism
A series of 24 scheduled and charter flights will be the centrepiece of a new $20 million tourism partnership unveiled today by Tourism Australia and industry partners.…
Port Douglas collects Trip Advisor Awards
TripAdvisor has announced its 2010 Travellers’ Choice Awards, which it bills as “the only honours awarded by the world's largest travel community, based on…
Media hype creates more damage than cyclone
Shop owners are desperate after recent media reporting damage done and the imminent anticipation of more damage from the recent 'breeze' known now as Ex…
Monday 20 December 2010
Business travel leads charge
Domestic travel numbers continue to be strong and is well above 2009 figures, according to Cairns Airport arrival figures. 131,826…
Monday 20 December 2010
First timers the key to success
Now that Oprah has left the building, all is in readiness for the expected influx of international tourists once her shows are aired…
Monday 20 December 2010
Fresh legs the key for Crocs in 2011
by Mat Churchill Still recovering from a shock defeat in the 2010 Cairns AFL Grand Final, the Port Douglas Crocs are keen to make…
Monday 20 December 2010
Sport a big funding winner
The purchase of the Northern Pride League site at Mooroobool was endorsed by Cairns Regional Council this week. Council will take…
Tuesday 21 December 2010
Expert Christmas Seafood Tips
By Ron Ward
Local Fishmonger, Ron Ward, (a.k.a Ronnie-the-Red Emperor), has been buying, selling, processing and cooking Australian seafood in…
Tuesday 21 December 2010
CRC Cat rego's start today
Under the 2008 Act, which requires all dogs to be registered, cat registration became mandatory on December 12.
Micro chip registration …