Tuesday 30 November 2010
Close but no cigar for Muddies
by Steve Doble and Nathan King
Both B and C grade teams from the Port Douglas Court House Hotel Mudcrabs just failed to take maximum points possible from the second day of…
Tuesday 30 November 2010
Passenger in Port for one-off gig
There's a great reason for Port Douglas music lovers to be excited, with a gig on Friday 17 December at the iconic Central Hotel sure to attract a crowd. Cast your…
Tuesday 30 November 2010
United we stand, divided we fall
by Mat Churchill 134 Port Douglas businesses have closed their doors in the past four years, according to Tourism Media Group. A recent review of the company's free…
Monday 29 November 2010
TPDD defends public meeting
by Mat Churchill The Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree public meeting held last Tuesday has sparked Invigorating discussion, with many people airing their opinions in The…
Monday 29 November 2010
Tourism awaits "sleeping giant"
by Mat Churchill China and Western Australia. Two very different tourist markets, but both were topics of discussion to come out of TPDD's controversial public meeting. …
Monday 29 November 2010
Port ranks among Australia's best
by Mat Churchill
Port Douglas has been named one of the countries best spots to be, whether you're a local or a visitor, by ranking in the top 10 of two lists compiled by…
Monday 29 November 2010
Grant helps cover Port Douglas cricket
The Port Douglas Cricket Club has been the recipient of a Commonwealth Bank grants as part of its 'Grants for Grassroots Cricket' program. The $1,750 funding will…
Monday 29 November 2010
Fear factor sees Africa riskiest trip
New Zealand has been named the safest destination in which to travel, but Africa is the place we fear most according to a survey of 700 travellers. The survey, which…
Friday 26 November 2010
Locals bring relief for cancer patients
The Mossman Port Douglas Volunteer Branch has been awarded for their efforts in raising funds for the Cancer Council Queensland after participated in this year’s CancerFree…
Friday 26 November 2010
Certified tourism products lead the way
Tourism experiences that have sustainable certification have dominated the winners at the State and Territory Tourism Awards held around Australia over the past month. …
Friday 26 November 2010
The Viewpoint - That sinking feeling
by Mat Churchill I'm excited! I'm in the market for my first home in Port Douglas. It'll mean the end of renting and the scourge of the tyrannical landlords who look…
Friday 26 November 2010
Latest news from TQ
Tourism Queensland has released a range of holiday packages to celebrate entries opening for the Challenge Cairns event that was announced as part of the Cairns Adventure Festival to be…
Friday 26 November 2010
Have your say in region's future
Cairns Regional Council says its consultation process for the development of a Community Plan for the area is well under way. The plan aims to create a "clear, vibrant…
Thursday 25 November 2010
Christmas to come early in Mossman
Around 2,500 people are expected to flock to George Davis Park under the famous rain trees in Mossman between 9am and 12 noon on 4 December for the Mossman Community…
Thursday 25 November 2010
Attendees slam TPDD meeting
by Mat Churchill
The opportunity to hear from our local tourism body was eagerly accepted by over 70 representatives of businesses in the area at a meeting at the Port…
Thursday 25 November 2010
Tri Port Challenger player profile
It's time to meet the team members of the 'Tri Port Challengers' who are pitting themselves against the world's best athletes at next year's gruelling Challenge Cairns…
Thursday 25 November 2010
Cairns Council wins national award
Cairns Regional Council scored top honours in the Local Government Award category of the National Disability Awards held recently at Parliament House in Canberra. The…
Thursday 25 November 2010
More fireworks in Port Douglas
The fireworks spectacular which has become engrained in the tradition of New Year's Eve in Port Douglas will again light up the night sky to see in 2011, with the help…
Wednesday 24 November 2010
Muddies on top despite rain
by Steve Doble and Nathan King
The Court House Hotel Port Douglas 3rd Grade Cricket team only managed an hour of play on Day One of their Two day match against Mareeba and…
Wednesday 24 November 2010
QQ boasts Port talent
Quintessential Quirk 2010 is heading to the Rydges Sabaya ballroom in Port Douglas on Sunday after local talent Upasana Papadopoulos featured in a successful Cairns show recently. "It…
Wednesday 24 November 2010
Wet weather sours sugar harvest
by Mat Churchill
Despite a larger harvest of sugar cane this year than in 2009, farmers and the local sugar cane industry were not able to take advantage of record sugar…
Wednesday 24 November 2010
Independence made easier for care leavers
Young people moving out of care and into independent living will have access to an information pack to help with the transition. Child Safety Minister Phil…
Wednesday 24 November 2010
Far North to become a trekker Mecca
With the growing focus on adventure tourism in the area, we're set to become a Mecca for thousands of trekkers after the announcement of a huge network of walking…
Tuesday 23 November 2010
The saving of Cape Trib
In early November, the Australian Rainforest Foundation (ARF) planted its 4,000th tree at George Mansford Rainforest Reserve at Cape Tribulation. The 80 hectare (200 acre) site…
Tuesday 23 November 2010
Social media needed like air and water
It seems that more and more people are abandoning their phones and adopting social media as their preferred method of staying in touch with loved ones, according to…
