Tuesday 12 October 2010
One of a KIND talent quest
Forget the X Factor and Australian Idol, the KIND (Kids In Need of Donations) 'Look who's got talent' quest is the one our region's budding entertainers want to win. Event…
Monday 11 October 2010
Unbeaten Muddies revel in the rain
The Port Douglas Court House Mudcrabs Cricket Club managed to get their second 3rd Grade game finished despite the best efforts of the unseasonal early season rain.
Skipper…
Monday 11 October 2010
Islands a haven in local wetlands
The beauty, water quality and birdlife of the Cattana Wetlands will be enhanced by the addition of ten floating islands to the waterways of the nature park. Cairns…
Monday 11 October 2010
Ask not what the Clink can do for you
by Claire Tierney
Welcome to the Clink theatre a fascinating building where even more captivating action happens on the stage. Only in this historical building…
Monday 11 October 2010
Tourism Minister has fun on Gold Coast
Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor and Gold Coast Tourism CEO Martin Winter launched the Gold Coast's new tourism brand platform last Friday, 8 October, setting a fun…
Fri 8 October 2010
Evie Sheraton Benefit tonight but no Big John
Since early this morning the town has been set alight by mobile phone text messages, facebook and twitter activity spreading the news that supposedly Aussie legend,…
Fri 8 October 2010
Friday opinion - Is West best?
by Mat Churchill Developing countries around the world are striving to obtain what we in the West take for granted - a consumptive, disposable lifestyle. But is this the…
Fri 8 October 2010
Green tours flourishing - Ecotourism boss
In a fight to counter the rising Aussie dollar, the head of Ecotourism Australia says tour operators and the products they offer must become more sustainable. …
Fri 8 October 2010
Port Douglas Awards night brings out the best
The inaugural Port Douglas Magazine Awards were held on Wednesday night to recognise the tireless efforts of the people who make our area such a drawcard for…
Fri 8 October 2010
Grand Final for Port FM Sports Show
It’s been a long season but the famous, some say infamous, Radio Port Douglas Sports Show will successfully reach it’s Grand Final show this coming Saturday from 9am to…
Fri 8 October 2010
The ups and downs of Airport arrivals
It was good and bad news for arrivals to Cairns Airport in August as the redevelopment neared its completion. On the domestic travel front, 142,770 passengers arrived…
Thur 7 October 2010
Mayor's Xmas Appeal aims high
Mrs Claus and her elves will join Mayor Val Schier today for the launch of the 2010 Mayor’s Christmas Appeal. “Once again it is the time of year when Council asks the…
Thur 7 October 2010
Meal ticket for Meals on Wheels
Douglas Shire Meals on Wheels will receive a much needed funding boost of $34,156 to purchase kitchen equipment, and to help the organisation deliver even better services…
Thur 7 October 2010
Dragons not distracted by Tigers' bite
by Darren Case The Douglas United Dragons overcame tough conditions and a tough opponent in the Edge Hill tigers to win their grand final at Barlow park on…
Thur 7 October 2010
The value of publicity to tourism
Tourism Queensland's latest campaign 'Queensland, Where Australia Shines' has generated $3.7 million worth of publicity, according to State Premier, Anna Bligh. Aimed…
Thur 7 October 2010
Grants open for tourism industry
A new grant program to support sustainable tourism growth in Queensland has been launched. Member for Cook Jason O’Brien MP said the Tourism Projects Pre-feasibility…
Wed 6 October 2010
2010 RRR race results
Courtesy of Cairns Mountain Bike Club. Townsville sensation, 18 year old Nelson Tilley took the win for the 20th running of the RRR in a time of 1h37:48.41. Nelson out-sprinted Mark Viney…
Wed 6 October 2010
Airport launch a boost for TNQ
The launch of the redeveloped Cairns Airport is expected to enhance tourism in the region, according to Deputy Premier and Minister for Health Paul Lucas. Mr Lucas said…
Wed 6 October 2010
Council turns pink for cancer awareness
Cairns Regional Council will think pink in October to support Breast Cancer Awareness month. Mayor Val Schier said “There are some sobering breast cancer…
Wed 6 October 2010
Your time to shine
'Australia’s Got Talent', Channel Seven's entertainment program, is heading our way in search for anyone of any age with any special skill or talent. And it might be worth your while…
Wed 6 October 2010
A cause worth riding for
While we are extremely lucky to be living in such a spot as this, there are people who still need support from our community from time to time. We regularly hear heartbreaking…
Tue 5 October 2010
Oprah's options abound
Literally thousands of ideas on 'entertaining Oprah' have flooded in to Tourism Australia's office as tourism operators and bodies scramble to become part of the megastar's Aussie…
Tue 5 October 2010
New single for former Eagle
Port Douglas-based singer songwriter Omid Master is back with a new single. The performer, who has been writing and recording under the guise of ‘Eagle’, is reverting back to…
Tue 5 October 2010
Weather not KIND for golf day
Torrential rain has put a dampener on the KIND Charity Golf Day which was scheduled to be played yesterday at the Mossman Golf Course. Recent heavy rain has resulted in a…
Tue 5 October 2010
Feature - How to start Exercising!
by Sarah McConnell - Inspire Fitness I know that it’s not the easiest habit for most people, and most people’s experiences consist of starting and stopping and starting…
