Thursday 24 March 2011
Party for Parkinson's
The local Parkinson's support group is organising a 'Party for Parkinson's' this Saturday from 6pm at the Court House Hotel to raise funds for the newly formed group. The Port Douglas…
Thursday 24 March 2011
Cairns fest celebrating 50 years
In 2011 Cairns Festival will launch its 50th celebration of creativity, community, and cultural identity in the Far North. Cairns Regional Council are working to build…
Wednesday 23 March 2011
The sports wrap with Nicky G
by Nick Gibson The Cairns Taipans pulled off 'mission impossible' on Saturday night by beating the Wollongong Hawks in an away gym. The scenario was simple - the winning side…
Wednesday 23 March 2011
MP signs up for marathon fest
Cook MP Jason O'Brien has become the first person to sign up for the Steve Moneghetti Invitational half marathon to be held in Port Douglas in November. The event is part of…
Wednesday 23 March 2011
Chamber to lift profile
Now more than ever it's time for the Port Douglas business community to pull together and plan for a prosperous future. That's why The Newsport, in conjunction with the Port Douglas…
Tuesday 22 March 2011
Australians embracing Earth Hour
Earth Hour, the climate change awareness and action initiative which started in Sydney in 2007, is on again this Saturday night and residents of Port Douglas and beyond are…
Tuesday 22 March 2011
Million dollar memo to businesses
Tourism Queensland has launched its latest campaign 'Million Dollar Memo' in an attempt to lure visitors back to the State. The four year, $6.9 million campaign, will target…
Tuesday 22 March 2011
Grant chance for innovative tourism
The Minister for Tourism, Martin Ferguson, recently announced funding opportunities for Australia's tourism industry by opening a new program to give tourism operators the…
Monday 21 March 2011
Cairns "first port of call," Mayor
Preparation of a Cruise Shipping Industry Strategy for Cairns by the State Government will help shape future tourism trends for the region, Cairns Regional Council Mayor Val…
Monday 21 March 2011
NOT GOOD ENOUGH!
by Mat Churchill Cyclone evacuation facilities in Douglas are inadequate. That's the overwhelming message from around 94% of respondents to a poll run by The Newsport over the last few days.…
Monday 21 March 2011
Money Matters - Men vs Women through economic eyes
by David Rootsey Port Douglas Branch Manager, Commonwealth Bank Being a banker my whole working life makes me a strange individual, I am the type of person…
Friday 18 March 2011
The Viewpoint - Is tourism our only future?
by Roy Weavers As I write these words, I can feel the dissension building from our community because I’m daring to challenge the single minded thinking that we are…
Friday 18 March 2011
GBR Marathon Fest up and running
Registrations are now open for what will be one of the most exciting sporting events in Port Douglas history - the Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival. The website, which was…
Friday 18 March 2011
Help shape The Newsport
The Newsport, Port Douglas' daily online news service has reached another major milestone having achieved 10,000 homepage views in a single month. The result does not include views of…
Monday 21 March 2011
Community plan open for comment
The draft community plan established by Cairns Regional Council named 'Imagine Tomorrow – Your Community Plan 2011 – 2031' was endorsed by Council at a recent Finance and…
Friday 18 March 2011
Karnak closes
by Mat Churchill
Karnak Playhouse founder Diane Cilento has been forced to make the difficult decision to close the theatre due partly to significant storm damage from Cyclone Yasi. The…
Thursday 17 March 2011
Fusion brings industry together
Port Fusion will be holding its next networking event on Thursday 24 March from 5pm in the Sunset Lounge and Verandah Bar at the Court House Hotel in Port Douglas. After the…
Thursday 17 March 2011
Opportunity knocks as China takes crown
Cairns Airport could see an influx of additional arrivals after a deal between China and Australia allows airlines to sell up to 2,500 extra seats from Sydney,…
Thursday 17 March 2011
Mics ready, it's Karaoke time!
Singers across the country will be trading their hairbrush for a microphone and the chance to represent Australia in the world's largest amateur singing competition. Now in…
Wednesday 16 March 2011
The sports wrap with Nicky G
by Nick Gibson It would seem these days that if you haven't been in rehab you just haven't lived. Disgraced player agent Ricky Nixon has been the latest victim and what a turn…
Wednesday 16 March 2011
Sailors brave stormy seas
by Mick Gwilliams Rear Commodore, Port Douglas Yacht Club Race 5 of the 2011 Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship Summer Series presented challenging conditions for the eight…
Wednesday 16 March 2011
TQ releases recovery strategy
The following is an official release from Tourism Queensland's boss, Anthony Hayes. We would love to hear your thoughts on the actions taking place to help the tourism…
Tuesday 15 March 2011
Eco-librium - Ever heard of a Striped Possum?
by Garry Sullivan, General Manager, Wildlife Habitat Ever heard of a Striped Possum? Me either until I started working at the Wildlife Habitat and found out we…
Tuesday 15 March 2011
Cairns secures national tourism awards
In 2012 the best and brightest of Australia’s tourism businesses will come to Cairns for the 27th Australian Tourism Awards. The event is the Australian tourism…
Tuesday 15 March 2011
100 year storm remembered
Tomorrow will mark exactly 100 years since a truly devastating cyclone levelled Port Douglas in which two lives were lost, seven of 57 houses were left standing and 100 people were…
