Tuesday 21 December 2010
Aussie flights snow delayed from UK
The UK is in the grip of a freezing weather front that has caused significant cancellations and delays to Australia bound flights over the last weekend. …
Tuesday 21 December 2010
Big Grant win for Port Tennis club
By Robyn Jarram
Port Douglas Tennis Club was thrilled to hear last week that they will be granted $34,500 via the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Secretary…
Tuesday 21 December 2010
CRC Cat rego's start today
Under the 2008 Act, which requires all dogs to be registered, cat registration became mandatory on December 12.
Micro chip registration is compulsory if a cat or dog is under…
Tuesday 21 December 2010
Expert Christmas Seafood Tips
By Ron Ward
Local Fishmonger, Ron Ward, (a.k.a Ronnie-the-Red Emperor), has been buying, selling, processing and cooking Australian seafood in Port Douglas for more than 20…
Monday 20 December 2010
Sport a big funding winner
The purchase of the Northern Pride League site at Mooroobool was endorsed by Cairns Regional Council this week. Council will take possession of the Irene Street…
Monday 20 December 2010
Fresh legs the key for Crocs in 2011
by Mat Churchill Still recovering from a shock defeat in the 2010 Cairns AFL Grand Final, the Port Douglas Crocs are keen to make amends with preseason training just…
Monday 20 December 2010
First timers the key to success
Now that Oprah has left the building, all is in readiness for the expected influx of international tourists once her shows are aired around the world in January. And it's…
Monday 20 December 2010
Business travel leads charge
Domestic travel numbers continue to be strong and is well above 2009 figures, according to Cairns Airport arrival figures. 131,826 passengers arrived in Cairns in November,…
Monday 20 December 2010
Tri Port Challenger player profile
It's time to meet the last of the girls in our very own Tri Port Challenger team who are currently training their hearts out to get ready for what will be the biggest sporting…
Thursday 16 December 2010
Wonderland 2011's parade theme
Port Douglas Carnivale invites the Douglas community to dream up their own interpretation of a DOUGLAS WONDERLAND and dress up their floats and costumes for the…
Friday 17 December 2010
Millions set to see Cooper Creek
Cooper Creek Wilderness has been busy promoting the Daintree Rainforest with two film crews visiting their incredible property. Last week Blue Planet Productions,…
Friday 17 December 2010
Wedding industry power "underestimated"
by Mat Churchill Port Douglas has long been recognised as a truly magnificent spot for weddings. Couples and their families travel from all over Australia, and…
Friday 17 December 2010
Ultraman winner honoured
The Hawaiian Ultraman World Championship is regarded as one of the toughest events on the planet, and Cairns based Mike Le Roux overcame gruelling pain and a field of world class…
Friday 17 December 2010
Council to decide the future of icons
A review of the Iconic Queensland Places Act 2008 (IQPA) has recommended that Queensland’s Iconic Panels be phased out, announced Minister for Infrastructure and…
Friday 17 December 2010
The Viewpoint - Job security, look no further
By Roy Weavers
After over a decade of dominating the world cricket stage, the current Australian Cricket team doesn’t appear to be cutting the mustard does…
Thursday 16 December 2010
Tri Port Challenger player profile
The Tri Port Challengers continue to ignore the ever-tempting snooze button in order to prepare themselves for the biggest sporting challenge of their lives - Challenge…
Thursday 16 December 2010
Cairns residents to share cost of pool
by Mat Churchill Feasibility consultants for the Port Douglas lagoon are mulling over the information gained through last week's public meeting in preparation for a…
Thursday 16 December 2010
Don't snag a fine this Christmas
While hundreds of fishers throw a line overboard in hope of the perfect Christmas catch, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority reminds those heading out on the…
Thursday 16 December 2010
Inspired locals hit the road
by Mat Churchill Deborah De Williams' Facebook page says it all; "1 solo female runner,17,630 kilometres, 25 million steps, 50 kms a day, everyday, a Pink Caravan…
Wednesday 15 December 2010
Christmas Magic in local Regatta
by Mick Gwilliams Rear Commodore - Port Douglas Yacht Club The Port Douglas Yacht Club Christmas Cup Regatta also constituted the final two heats of the Club…
Wednesday 15 December 2010
Nothing trivial about Muddies fundraiser
The annual Port Douglas Muddies Trivia Quiz fundraising evening enjoyed a packed house at Plantation Resort last Friday night. The fun started with a $5 'eat as much as…
Wednesday 15 December 2010
Coming or going, travel is on the rise
Australians are heading abroad in record numbers with departures up 14.6% in the year to October according the the Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF). Cheap…
Wednesday 15 December 2010
Carnivale secures vital $75,000
by Mat Churchill
Carnivale 2011 has received a boost after receiving funding support from the Queensland Government through the Events Queensland Regional Development…
Wednesday 15 December 2010
Local cricket - Match review
by Steve Doble and Nathan King B GRADE With fine rain falling, the Port Douglas Mudcrabs two openers confidently strode out to the crease to start the 193 first innings run…
Tuesday 14 December 2010
Local tour company recognised as Champions
51 Indigenous Tourism Champions were announced in Sydney recently in an event which saw a celebration of Indigenous culture with 145 key industry representatives…
