Monday October 28 2013
Chamber President: Understand competitors
Below, Douglas Chamber of Commerce President Phoebe Kitto comments on the Douglas Economic Development Group's (DEDG) calls for the new Shire Council to increase…
Thursday October 24 2013
Leu accepts responsibility
Cairns Regional Council Division 10 Councillor, Julia Leu, has admitted to being charged with a drink driving offence earlier this month.
Cr Leu, who is also running as a mayoral…
Friday October 25 2013
Aussie tourism outlook upgraded
The immediate future looks bright for the Australian tourism industry, according to tourism forecasts released today.
Tourism Research Australia (TRA) reports international visitor…
Friday October 25 2013
TTNQ CEO: Economy is about self-help
Below, Tourism Tropical North Queensland's (TTNQ) Chief Executive Officer Rob Giason comments on the Douglas Economic Development Group's (DEDG) calls for the new Shire…
Friday October 25 2013
$220 fine for illegal campers
Cairns Council is moving to curb the growing trend of illegal camping, today announcing on-the-spot fines for offenders caught in the Cairns CBD and Esplanade precinct.
Mayor Bob…
Friday October 25 2013
US a key focus for the Aus business events industry
The Australia business events industry has responded to the return of the US market with a strong representation joining Tourism Australia at IMEX America, the…
Thursday October 24 2013
Port Royals claim Round 2 victory
DOUG BARNES
Round 2 of the Muddies Big Bash competition started with a whimper and finished with a bang, as the slow and steady Port Douglas Royals took on the big…
Thursday October 24 2013
Castaway jet ski prepped for journey
Amongst the cruisers and yachts at the Port Douglas marina, Rick van Groningen is making final preparations for the trip of a lifetime: riding his custom-built modified jet…
Friday October 25 2013
New app to help with disaster prep
A new mobile app, Ready, Set, Go!, is set to help Queensland tourism operators prepare for a disaster event.
Created by the National Centre for Studies in Travel and…
Thursday October 24 2013
Dormer: One step forward, not two back
Background
Born in 1963 in East London, father of four James Dormer has lived with wife, Deirdre, and two youngest children in Port Douglas for the past nine years.
“I’m…
Thursday October 24 2013
Former Cr Pitt runs for mayor
Former Douglas Shire Councillor, David George Pitt, is one of the final candidates to put his hand up to run for the mayoral position in the new Council, announcing his intention…
Thursday October 24 2013
DEDG: Business confidence starts with us
In this third excerpt from the Douglas Economic Development Group (DEDG), member Gerry Ireland discusses business community interaction with the Douglas Chamber of…
Thursday October 24 2013
Cairns Aquarium project progresses
The Cairns Aquarium lodged its Development Approval Application with Cairns Regional Council on Friday, paving the way for legislative Local Government approval for the project…
Thursday October 24 2013
Economic report shows Queensland in front
The latest CommSec State of the States Report again shows why Queensland is the best place in Australia to invest, employ and grow your business.
Treasurer Tim Nicholls…
Thursday October 24 2013
Councils united on flying fox issue
The Queensland local government sector has called on the State to provide greater clarity around key issues of flying fox management impacting local communities.
Delegates…
Thursday October 24 2013
TPDD boss: Council will drive growth
Tourism Port Douglas Daintree (TPDD) Executive Officer Doug Ryan has responded to the Douglas Economic Development Group's (DEDG) calls for the new Shire Council to increase…
Wednesday October 23 2013
Boost destination marketer funding: DEDG
Queensland may be the sunshine state, but recent tourism figures reveal more Australians would rather holiday in Victoria.
The Roy Morgan Holiday Tracking…
Thursday October 24 2013
Douglas Shire Council website launched
The de-amalgamated Douglas Shire Council has a new home online, with Transfer Manager Jeff Tate announcing the website's launch yesterday afternoon.
The site, live online…
