Wed 4 August
Oz holidays too expensive?
by Mat Churchill
In recent days both pollies vying for the job of PM have budgeted millions of dollars to Australia's struggling tourism industry.
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Wed 4 August
Port Douglas' premium properties
by Mat Churchill
Ever wondered how the other half live, and what it's like inside the properties with a multi-million dollar price tag?
There's no…
Wed 4 August
Leisure tourism drop opens new doors
by Mat Churchill
The slump in tourist numbers to Far North Queensland has forced the area to review its dependance on leisure traffic, according…
Thur 5 August
When the Wheels fall off the World
Imagine a future where any sense of a global village has vanished - a place without telecommunications, fossil fuels, an electricity grid or public…
Thur 5 August
A very non-Newsport-like article
by Mat Churchill
Did the aborigines have stickers on their canoes that said "F@$k off, we're full" when the First Fleet arrived?
I was…
Thur 5 August
Mobile technology a boon for advertisers
Within four years the internet will surpass newspapers and free to air TV as the biggest advertising medium in Australia.
The ability to…
Thur 5 August
Cairns Council workshops for planning future
Cairns Regional Council have been holding a series of invited workshops around the region to help them plan forward for tomorrow.
The…
Thur 5 August
Malanda farm lands Joe Hockey in hot water
On Tuesday this week, Mr Abbott came up to the Cairns region on the campaign trail to announce his $92 million tourism campaign plans and …
Thur 5 August
Tourism Australia coming to Port Douglas
The country’s highest tourism officials will be visiting the region to engage first hand with member operators.
TPDD Executive Officer Doug…
Thur 5 August
Last games before Junior Netball Carnival
The Douglas Junior Netball competition played it's last games before their annual Junior Netball Carnival takes place this coming Sunday so it…