Thursday 10 February 2011
Disaster payments - are you eligible?
Many residents in the Port Douglas region will be eligible for Government assistance in the wake of Cyclone Yasi. The Australian Government Disaster Recovery…
Thursday 10 February 2011
A no interest loan - Interested?
by Mandy Stone General Manager, Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre Wow what a week for us all! I hope everyone has recovered from the exhaustion created by the…
Wednesday 9 February 2011
Recovery underway for ecotourism
Ecotourism Australia has launched 'Operation Recovery' to assist ECO tourism certified businesses get back to business after the natural disasters in Australia. …
Wednesday 9 February 2011
Support for Port from around the globe
If there was ever any doubt about the way people felt about our town it was blown away in the winds of Cyclone Yasi. Dozens of messages of support were left on…
Wednesday 9 February 2011
Qantas future at risk
Qantas' international arm is under increasing pressure from an influx of competition over the last eight years, to the point where the airline's future is at risk according to chief…
Wednesday 9 February 2011
Kiwi sings Port's praises
We can try and pump up our own tires, but there's nothing more effective in promoting our region than the word of mouth from people who come here. Here's a nice bit of feedback…
Wednesday 9 February 2011
Council review Yasi response
by Mat Churchill A meeting of the disaster coordination group that includes Council and emergency service workers was held on Monday night to review the response to the…
Tuesday 8 February 2011
Sheraton 5 star shelter from the storm
by Richard and Toni Hopper Being new arrivals to the Port Douglas region and having never experienced or faced the inevitability of a cyclone, we found ourselves a…
Tuesday 8 February 2011
What now for local tourism?
by Mat Churchill First it was flooding, now it's cyclones that are posing a threat to Queensland tourism. It seems that the industry can't take a trick at the moment. So what…
Tuesday 8 February 2011
Shaolin sinks in Dickson Inlet
The iconic Chinese Junk Shaolin has fallen victim to Cyclone Yasi as it lay deep within Dickson Inlet with dozens of other boats who headed for shelter last week. The boat…
Monday 7 February 2011
Community spirit shines through
by Roy Weavers When a community is threatened by the type of potential disaster that Cyclone Yasi posed to Port Douglas, Mossman and surrounding districts last week, it’s…
Monday 7 February 2011
Are TV reporters TV actors?
by Mat Churchill When people are desperate for information they turn to the news. But where is the line drawn that distinguishes fact and entertainment? The question dawned on…
Monday 7 February 2011
Cyclone stats paint a grim picture
The extent of the damage caused by Cyclone Yasi is becoming clearer with statistics showing the storm's impact over a massive area. 148 homes have been destroyed by the…
Tuesday 8 February 2011
Green waste collection commences
Cairns Regional Council crews will begin green waste pick-ups commencing tomorrow. This will ensure residents have time to clear debris and place on the nature strip…
Tuesday 8 February 2011
Winds of change blow in TA
by Andrew McEvoy Managing Director Tourism Australia Tourism Australia has announced some structural change to align itself to the 2020 Tourism Industry Potential launched last…
Friday 4 February 2011
Rendezvous home away from home
Although Cyclone Yasi's influence was felt further south, some homes in the region remain without power while others continue the clean up after a number of trees were fallen. …
Friday 4 February 2011
Port dodges Yasi bullet
by Mat Churchill As Cyclone Yasi approached the east coast of Australia on Tuesday, Port Douglas was in the firing line with reports that our small community would bear the brunt of…
Monday 7 February 2011
Better late than never - Oz Day comedy
by Evan 'Buddah' Hocking Australia Day, one of the greatest days on the Aussie calendar. A day where everyone celebrates what it means to be an Australian, with a few…
Monday 7 February 2011
Help at hand for Parkinson's sufferers
by Penny White Many of you will be familiar with Parkinson’s disease. Being a slow progressive, neurological condition that affects the control of body movements…
Wednesday 2 February 2011
Cyclone Yasi - Latest News - 5:08pm
5:08pm, 2nd February 2011
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical…
Tuesday 1 February 2011
Yasi gets tongues wagging
by Mat Churchill Cyclone Yasi has created a storm of comments on weather forums with people eager to find more information on what has been predicted to be a category four…
Tuesday 1 February 2011
Airfares rise on fuel price increase
Rising aircraft fuel prices have reappeared on the radar as airlines look to fuel surcharges to limit their expenses. The International Air Transport Association (IATA)…
Tuesday 1 February 2011
Business satisfaction survey out now
Cairns Regional Council has begun surveying recycling requirements of business customers in the Douglas region to establish the level of satisfaction with current…
Tuesday 1 February 2011
Tourism website hits magic million
by Mat Churchill It was a milestone that, unlike Facebook's millionth member, almost went unnoticed as tourismportdouglas.com.au racked up its one millionth page view…
Tuesday 1 February 2011
Another grand effort
The Douglas Combined Emergency Services crews got down and dirty on Sunday, raising over $1,000 for the Queensland flood appeal with a drive-through car wash. A long line of cars could…
