Monday 31 January 2011
Stars to come out at Sea Temple
Some of Australian sport's biggest names will be at Sea Temple Resort & Spa in Port Douglas tomorrow night to take part in a sportsman's dinner to raise much needed funds…
Monday 31 January 2011
Community Plan on its way
The guiding vision for the future of the region has been detailed in a soon-to-be released draft of the Community Plan. Cairns Regional Council staff and Councillors have…
Monday 31 January 2011
Eco-librium - Our trash, our choice
by Heidi Taylor Tangaroa Blue Ocean Care Society In my first contribution to The Newsport's new fortnightly environmental feature, Eco-librium, I'll discuss an issue which…
Monday 31 January 2011
The sports wrap with Nicky G
by Nick Gibson Well the Cairns Taipans have finally been beaten in their own gym this season and it took a 21 point comeback and a lot of spite to do it. The top of the table…
Monday 31 January 2011
All systems go for 2011 marathon
by Mat Churchill Another major sporting event is coming to Port Douglas thanks to the Port Douglas Event Management (PDEM) team who have secured funding for the 2011 Great…
Friday 28 January 2011
The Viewpoint - How love ruined the action movie
by Mat Churchill They say love conquers all, but I say love is to blame for ruining what could have been some of the greatest action movies ever. Think…
Friday 28 January 2011
Liquor quicker for community groups
Cook community groups, sporting organisations and Parents & Friends Associations applying for a one-off community liquor permit will now find it easier and quicker,…
Friday 28 January 2011
Carnivale creative launched
Organisers have released the 2011 creative material for Port Douglas Carnivale’s marketing campaign. The brand elements are similar to that seen in the 2010 campaign, utilising…
Friday 28 January 2011
Discounting not the answer: TQ
The term "catastrophic", has been used a lot lately in reference to the floods in the south of the State. Now it's being used to describe the impact price discounting…
Friday 28 January 2011
Award win "out of this world"
by Mat Churchill After receiving the Volunteer of the Year award for the Cairns region in front of 500 people at the Cairns Civic Theatre on Australia Day, James Watson talked…
Thursday 27 January 2011
Inside Port - Asking for help is the hardest part
by Mandy Stone General Manager - Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre One of the most important services the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre offers, and…
Thursday 27 January 2011
Port climbs in rankings
Port Douglas has snuck into the top 20 tourist destinations in Australia in a survey conducted by online accommodation booking website, Wotif.com. Queensland performed well…
Thursday 27 January 2011
James wins Volunteer of the Year
Watch the interview with James on The Newsport Daily to the left! Port Douglas resident, James Watson, has been named Volunteer of the Year in the Cairns region at an…
Thursday 27 January 2011
Disaster experts head south
After the devastation in southern Queensland, Cairns Regional Council CEO Lyn Russell extended the Council's assistance in the recovery. The Local Government…
Thursday 27 January 2011
Ferguson says G'Day USA
Federal Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson has left on a mission to take advantage of the hype around last week's airing of Oprah Winfrey's four Ultimate Australian Adventure episodes. Mr…
Thursday 27 January 2011
Emergency crews want the dirt
Finally, a chance to be lazy and charitable at the same time. The Douglas Combined Emergency Services, consisting of members of the SES, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service,…
Tuesday 25 January 2011
Ed takes a dive into his bucket list
59 year old Ed Przybylek has a bucket list with one less activity to do now that he has experienced an introductory dive on the Great Barrier Reef. Blind since the age…
Tuesday 25 January 2011
Climate sceptics take note
2010 was the hottest year on record according to the United Nations' World Meteorological Organisation, and continues the trend of warmer weather and more extreme weather events. …
Tuesday 25 January 2011
Floodstock a big day out
Floodstock will be remembered as one of the biggest and most successful events in Port Douglas in 2011, exceeding all expectations thanks to the ongoing generosity of the…
Tuesday 25 January 2011
Walk fundraiser tops $5,000
In a strong show of support for flood victims in Queensland's south, around 70 people took to the streets to help raise much needed money to aid recovery efforts. The rain…
Tuesday 25 January 2011
Pink dollar worth pursuing
by Mat Churchill It remains a relatively untapped market in the Port Douglas region, but around the world more and more tourism industry based operations are waking up to the…
Monday 24 January 2011
Tourism development on Fitzroy Island
Fitzroy Island Campground, which was reopened under a new management agreement in the lead up to Christmas, is set to become one of the best managed facilities in the…
Monday 24 January 2011
Free tutors for your kids
Cairns Libraries are offering free expert tutoring for local students, with on-demand, experienced tutors available each afternoon at the Cairns Library website. With no need…
Monday 24 January 2011
Line Burner at a checkout near you
The profile of the Port Douglas fishing scene will be lifted considerably, thanks to a deal struck between Line Burner and Coles Supermarkets across the country. After a…
