Monday 17 January 2011
The sports wrap with Nicky G
by Nick Gibson The Taipans had a week of mixed fortunes, splitting their games but remaining masters of their own domain. They lost in Auckland in a top of the table…
Friday 14 January 2011
Flood task force to help tourism industry
The tourism industry will have its own working group, as part of the Flood Recovery Task Force, committed to getting the tourism industry back on track in regional…
Friday 14 January 2011
The Viewpoint - Pet hates and bug bears
by Mat Churchill Back by popular demand (translation, I need another whinge), it's time for me to look deep into my soul and reveal another selection of little…
Friday 14 January 2011
Storm maps under review
Cairns Regional Council is currently undertaking a review of the Evacuation Strategy which has included Storm Tide Mapping. The entire Cairns Region has been included in the updated…
Friday 14 January 2011
Accommodation offers flood in
Tourism Tropical North Queensland's emergency accommodation register has received an overwhelming response, including a huge number of offer of accommodation from Port Douglas. …
Friday 14 January 2011
Jetstar increases Cairns services
Jetstar has expanded their Gold Coast to Cairns service from three flights per week to daily, and will add a fourth daily Brisbane to Cairns service. As of yesterday, the…
Tuesday 18 January 2011
UPDATE: 2011 Carnivale parade to be moved?
UPDATE 08.30am : Tues, 18 Jan 2011. The response to date by The Newsport Daily readers regarding the potential move of the 2011 Carnivale Street Parade has been…
Thursday 13 January 2011
Award winning doco coming to Cairns
In September 2006, theatre director and part-time banjo player Josh Fox received an unexpected letter in the mail. A natural gas company was offering him $100 000 for…
Thursday 13 January 2011
Inside Port - Port's people inspriational
by Mandy Stone Manager Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre Welcome to the first fortnightly column for The Newsport Daily written by staff and volunteers from the…
Thursday 13 January 2011
Port shows a united front
by Mat Churchill A united front from Port Douglas will go along way toward helping flood stricken Queenslanders in the south of the state, and that's exactly what's happening as a group…
Thursday 13 January 2011
More people catch a Tiger
Tiger Airways has reported a massive 32% increase in passengers in 2010 with 5.8 million catching a Tiger flight in the 12 months to December. Tiger has struggled to maintain on…
Wednesday 12 January 2011
Australia on sale!
by Mat Churchill In the wake of Oprah's visit to Australia our leading tourism body, Tourism Australia (TA), has kicked off a new campaign to lure Americans to our shores. With a $5…
Wednesday 12 January 2011
Light winds hamper Summer Series
by Mick Gwilliams Rear Commodore - Port Douglas Yacht Club The 2011 Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship is underway attracting nine boats to the start for Race 1 of the…
Wednesday 12 January 2011
Business Time - A question of attitude
by Duncan Watts Business Consultant - The 20/20 Group We can all learn something from Harvey Norman boss Gerry Harvey.…and no, it’s not in the field of public…
Wednesday 12 January 2011
Packages to save flood affected operators
Wholesalers will play a big role in attracting visitors back to Queensland as the affect of the worsening floods takes its toll, even in parts of the State which…
Wednesday 12 January 2011
Short walk to have big impact
In what has become standard procedure in Port Douglas, when there is people in need the townsfolk act. And nowhere in Australia is there a greater need at present than in the…
Tuesday 11 January 2011
Muddies score first win in A Grade
The Muddies played their second double-header of the 20/20 A Grade competition this season at Griffiths Park in Cairns on Saturday. Game One went according to plan when…
Tuesday 11 January 2011
Holloways Beach gets makeover
30,000 cubic metres of sand will be dredged from the mouth of Richters Creek to replenish the popular Holloways Beach sands, a process which began yesterday. Cairns Regional…
Tuesday 11 January 2011
Trawler trash impacting marine life
Abandoned fishing nets drifting into Australian waters are causing massive damage to marine life, particularly on the northern coastline. These nets, called 'ghost…
Tuesday 11 January 2011
Floodstock concert to support flood victims
Port Douglas locals and visitors can show their support for Queensland's flood victims and have a fantastic music filled afternoon at the same time, thanks to…
Monday 10 January 2011
Last chance for Hokkaido skiing
Time is running out for you to secure a spot on Latitude Ski's 14 day Hokkaido skiing adventure next month. Japan is fast becoming a Mecca for Australian skiers who want to…
Monday 10 January 2011
Ashes battle takes to the skies
Whether you're a cricket tragic or couldn't care less, the importance of the battle for the Ashes has taken on a whole new dimension. Prior to the commencement of the fifth…
Tuesday 11 January 2011
Port's positive response to pool safety
Port Douglas residents and resorts have embraced the new pool safety legislation which was introduced on 1 December 2010, according to Swimming Pool Safety Inspector,…
Monday 10 January 2011
Turtle hatchlings need our care
The moment a marine turtle hatchling pokes its nose out of its sandy nest the odds are against it. But with a little help from beach goers, these hatchlings could have a…
Monday 10 January 2011
Money Matters - How to save money in 2011
by David Rootsey Port Douglas Branch Manager - Commonwealth Bank
Happy New Year everybody. Hope it was a lot of fun and safe for everyone. A new year brings…
