Monday 24 January 2011
Time for change says Palm Cove president
by Mat Churchill Tourism Palm Cove has elected a new president who is determined to take a fresh, collaborative approach to tourism in the area. Paul La Fontaine…
Monday 24 January 2011
The sports wrap with Nicky G
by Nick Gibson The Taipans have proved toothless on the road again this week dropping both games which will be causing concerns for coaching staff. Why is this side…
Friday 21 January 2011
Street parade decision made
The people have spoken. Thanks to your feedback, organisers of Carnivale have made a decision on the route for the 2011 Carnivale Street Parade. The parade, which will…
Friday 21 January 2011
Undersea Explorer in PNG rescue
Undersea Explorer, a former research and diving vessel that previously operated out of Port Douglas, has been involved in a dramatic rescue of 39 people in Papua New Guinea. …
Friday 21 January 2011
Sea Country grants now open
Traditional Owners who have a passion for looking after their sea country are encouraged to apply for project funding through a grants program provided by the Great Barrier Reef…
Friday 21 January 2011
Big week coming for flood support
There has been a lot of activity in Port Douglas over the last couple of weeks in preparation of raising funds, food, and other items for the flood relief efforts. So we…
Friday 21 January 2011
The Viewpoint - A royal waste of money?
by Ina van Bezoen When I read that there was going to be a Royal Commission into the Queensland Flood Crisis and that it was going to take about a year to complete…
Thursday 20 January 2011
Forgotten victims need your help
Animals are often the forgotten victims of natural disasters, with the recent flooding events having a devastating effect on domestic pets and wildlife. That's why the…
Thursday 20 January 2011
Council seeks closer business ties
A Cairns Regional Council visitation program aimed at bringing together Councillors and local business owners is designed to increase understanding of the local economy.…
Thursday 20 January 2011
The O Show - Have your say!
Can you remember there ever being so much hype about a TV show? Ones that come close are the last ever Seinfeld episode, the first MasterChef final, and (I'm told) the locally…
Thursday 20 January 2011
Video tells it like it is
by Mat Churchill A local film producer has scrambled to meet a deadline from Tourism Queensland to showcase our region to the world, with the help of tourists who are enjoying…
Thursday 20 January 2011
You have to see this!
In one of the more bizarre stories we've seen this year (granted it is only January), a $1.1 billion cruise ship is being built based on the city of Monaco. At 155 metres in length,…
Wednesday 19 January 2011
Oprah success? How will we know?
by Mat Churchill Oprah's Ultimate Australian Adventure goes to air from tonight, with Channel 10 showing the four, one hour episodes at 7.30pm on Wednesday, Thursday,…
Wednesday 19 January 2011
JR and friends heading our way
OK, so JR might not be coming, but Queensland can expect an influx of big-hatted Texans from May this year as Qantas announced new flights between Dallas and Brisbane. …
Wednesday 19 January 2011
Comedy comes to the Courty
Australia Day at the Court House Hotel is always a fun-filled affair. And now, thanks to local comic talent Evan 'Buddah' Hocking, the popular beer garden will be the stage for…
Wednesday 19 January 2011
Jetstar ready to pounce on Virgin
The competition between Virgin Blue, Qantas, and Qantas' budget carrier Jetstar is heating up with Jetstar's chief executive Bruce Buchanan embarking on a war of words. …
Wednesday 19 January 2011
Your say on the future of our water
Cairns Regional Council plans to commission a report for the augmentation of the Rex Creek water supply, and is seeking community feedback via their 'Your Say' online…
Tuesday 18 January 2011
Open Day at The Clink
The Clink Theatre is holding an open day for anyone daring enough to come and strut their stuff on the stage in an all day performance workshop. The Clink Open Day begins at 10am on…
Tuesday 18 January 2011
Call for disabled support
Cairns Regional Council is calling on the regional community’s generosity to help people with a disability affected by the floods in Central Queensland. Council will…
Tuesday 18 January 2011
Flood plume impacts on the Reef
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is continuing to map the extent of flood plumes and the affects on the Great Barrier Reef, and has released a statement to ensure…
Monday 17 January 2011
Healthy By Nature
WELCOME to our weekly healthy living feature entitled ‘Healthy by Nature’. Each week our team of local expert therapists and practitioners will present useful tips and advice on a wide range…
Monday 17 January 2011
Solar Eclipse Marathon off to a flyer
by Mat Churchill Hundreds of athletes have already registered to run in the Solar Eclipse Marathon to take place in Port Douglas in November 2012. Entries were being…
Monday 17 January 2011
TA reassures OS travellers
With Oprah's Australian shows due to air in the US this week, Tourism Australia is working to reassure travellers that most of Queensland's tourism industry remains open for…
Monday 17 January 2011
Weird and wonderful titan in Cairns
The largest single flower in the tropical world is about to display its glory in the Cairns Botanic Garden. Known as the Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum), the…
Monday 17 January 2011
Help shape the future of Port
The Newsport Daily, the only locally owned online media service, regularly publishes articles that provoke a huge, and very often immediate response from our readers. Local…
