Mon 20 September 2010
Port Fusion enjoys Hi Tide
Over 30 of the Port Douglas tourism community gathered at the Hi Tide Cafe and Bar at the Penninsula Hotel for an informal evening of networking fuelled up with some excellent…
Mon 20 September 2010
Business opportunity a piece of cake
While Port Douglas is known for its fine restaurants and great quality food, when it comes to a quick snack on the go the options are scarce. For those on the look out…
Fri 17 September 2010
Northern neighbours inundated
A close northern neighbour is under siege from rising sea levels. The people of the Cartaret Islands in Papua New Guinea, are facing a bleak future and have called on Australia…
Fri 17 September 2010
China mission for Mayor
Mayor Val Schier has joined Advance Cairns on a Chinese trade mission in an effort to maintain business connections and strengthen trade relationships. The trade mission has been…
Fri 17 September 2010
It's getting hot in here
by Billy Santo Mossman State High School Work experience "Is it just me or is the weather getting hotter?" This is the phrase we’ve been hearing all around Port…
Fri 17 September 2010
Guess which resort is a top getaway
The Pink Flamingo in Davidson Street has been named one of Australia's best adult getaway locations by news.com.au. Described as "…a surprisingly affordable private…
Fri 17 September 2010
Leaders of a dead planet
by Mat Churchill As a reporter it's my job to provide a balanced view of the issues that are relevant to our readers. But for the next few paragraphs I'll leave my press hat at the…
Thur 16 September 2010
Virgin down but not out
The battle to allow Virgin Blue's to pursue its expansion plans continues with chief executive, John Borghetti, saying they were still confident regulators would have a change of…
Thur 16 September 2010
Junior Netball Grand Final results
by Treveen Page
The Junior Netball finals started with the T-Birds playing the Dolphins, and it was the T-birds played great netball with player's choice awarded to…
Thur 16 September 2010
State honours for Port restaurant
Local eatery, Harrisons Restaurant & Bar, has been named Queensland's Best New Restaurant at the Savour Australia Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence held in…
Thur 16 September 2010
More the merrier or too many cooks?
Martin Ferguson has retained his position as Minister for Tourism under the new Gillard Government, and the industry is expected to get a higher priority with three other…
Thur 16 September 2010
Candle-nuts for APC10
Preparations for the 10th Australasian Permaculture Convergence are in full swing, with the Candlenut Steiner School community rallying to accommodate the major environmental conference…
Wed 15 September 2010
Crocs double trouble in GF
by Mat Churchill
Port Douglas has come down with Grand Final fever as the biggest game of the year approaches for the Port Douglas Football Club.
The senior and reserves teams have…
Wed 15 September 2010
Billy's by the Sea TV
Billy's by the Sea Restaurant will be featured on 'CityLife TV', a lifestyle program airing on Austar's channel 183 tonight. Billy Diacos, owner and chef, was only too happy to have the crew…
Wed 15 September 2010
Hat-trick of Cup wins for Ann Sea
by Mick Gwilliams Rear Commodore, Port Douglas Yacht Club The Port Douglas Yacht Club Coral Sea Cup was contested over the weekend and resulted in the third consecutive…
Wed 15 September 2010
Crowded skies as plane numbers to double
Expect to see our skies even more crowded with passenger aircraft numbers set to double in the next 20 years. Randy Tinseth, vice president of marketing at Boeing…
Wed 15 September 2010
Smith snares league B&F
by Mat Churchill
Daniel Smith, Port Douglas Crocs' dynamic midfielder, has won the coveted Crathern Medal for the Best and Fairest player in the AFL Cairns.
In a close battle with North…
Wed 15 September 2010
Ceremony marks safe passage for park
Linc Walker of the Kubirri performed a traditional smoking ceremony at Bubu Kinkari (George Davis Park) yesterday, to prepare the site for the construction of an all…
Wed 15 September 2010
Black Magic Hockey Premiers
by Sean Hawkes The Port Douglas Hockey Club held the Champions Trophy, series four Grand Final on Sunday afternoon with the premier match a battle between Black Magic and White…
Tue 14 September 2010
Students out in force
by Billy Santo Cadet Reporter for The Newsport
Work Experience. These two words can cause fear and confusion in the hearts of parents and employers alike, with children flooding the…
Tue 14 September 2010
Tourism may win from $10b deal
Tourism could be a big winner after country Independents Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor supported the reelection of the Labor Government after negotiating a $10 billion package…
Tue 14 September 2010
Hong Kong gets a taste of Australia
Tourism Australia continues to push its latest global marketing campaign, 'There's nothing like Australia', this time visiting Hong Kong. The campaign will carry on the…
Tue 14 September 2010
No butts! Locals clean up
The Great Northern Cleanup is a far northern version of Clean Up Australia, and dedicated volunteers of Tangaroa Blue were out in force on Sunday to clean up our mess. …
Tue 14 September 2010
Virgin blues over regulator ruling
Virgin Blue's planned expansion has hit turbulence as US and Australian regulators blocked a profit sharing deal with Delta Airways on trans-Pacific services, and with Air…
Mon 13 September 2010
Crocs overcome shaky start
After sending a scare through the club after last week's loss to the Saints, all is right in the universe again with the Crocs taking their rightful place in the AFL Cairns Grand Final. …
