Fri 10 September 2010
Douglas Cricket gears up for new season
The new cricket season is upon us. The second weekend 11th September sign on is being held at Mossman primary school Cricket nets for both Juniors and seniors from…
Mon 13 September 2010
Daintree State School to Stay
According to a media release recieved from Member for Cook, Jason O’Brien's office, the Daintree State School is to remain open.
Mr O’Brien said he was…
Mon 13 September 2010
Locals face to face with Daryl Hannah
Local beauticians, Carly Nielsenbeck owner of Possums Beauty, Port Douglas and Jo-El Collinson owner of Jo-El Hairdressers in Mossman were selected by visiting superstar…
Mon 13 September 2010
Target Country open for business
Target Country has finally opened, and whether you're for it or against it, it's a good sign that consumer and investor confidence in Port Douglas is growing.
Port…
Mon 13 September 2010
Bigger not necessarily better for reefs
A U.N. study has showed that a network of small no-fishing zones are a more effective way of dealing with threats to the world's coral reefs than large protected areas.…
Fri 10 September 2010
A Royal pardon for Mossman icon
Mossman’s famous Royal Hotel is to have a reprieve from the demolition hammers. The building has been identified by the National Trust of Queensland and the Douglas…
Fri 10 September 2010
One step closer to no chlorine
Water experts Black & Veatch have been given the task of preparing the protocol for a chlorine free water trial for the Mossman Township. According to a media release…
Fri 10 September 2010
OS tourists up, but not in TNQ
Tourism figures surrounding international visitors for the 2009-10 financial year have been released, with Australia's overall figures showing signs of improvement. But…
Fri 10 September 2010
Four generations return to a Low Isles
Four generations of the Lone Family returned to Low Isles last Saturday, a place with which the family has man ties, to remember the past and celebrate their history.
The…
Fri 10 September 2010
Spread the word with Port Fusion
Port Fusion will be holding its next networking event on Thursday, 16 September from 5pm in Hi-Tide Beach Cafe & Bar at The Peninsula Hotel, Port Douglas. Port Fusion…
Fri 17 September 2010
Quintessential Quirk is back
Following the overwhelming success of the inaugural show last year at The Clink Theatre, there will be two showings of Quintessential Quirk this year. Quintessential Quirk is…
Thur 9 September 2010
This wasn't in the brochure!
A group of passengers from the cruise ship, Dawn Princess, saw more of Port Douglas' famous beaches than they'd hoped for as their tender vessel ran aground after trying to exit Dixon's…
Wed 8 September 2010
X Factor judge hits town
Dannii Minogue has returned to Port Douglas, but this time it's not to take a relaxing break, but to work in her role of judge in the popular UK version of the X Factor.
"Every year…
Wed 8 September 2010
Nominees announced for Mag awards
Over 120 local businesses have now been nominated in the inaugural Port Douglas Magazine Awards, highlighting the quality of the retail, tourism and hospitality industry in…
Thur 9 September 2010
Act FAST the message of Stroke Week
Next week is National Stroke Week (13-19 September 2010) and it's a great opportunity to be reminded about the importance of recognising the early signs of a stroke. …
Thur 9 September 2010
Community group grants now available
Community groups in Cook are set to receive more than $137 000 from the Queensland Government via the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, according to MP, Peter Lawlor. …
Thur 9 September 2010
Finals time in Junior Netball
by Treveen Page
The 10/Under T-Birds played the MnM's last Tuesday at Port Courts. The MnM's played great netball leading 5 goals to 2 by half time with standout players for…
Thur 9 September 2010
Epic Triathlon this Saturday
Arguably Australia’s toughest triathlon, the Hahn Super Dy Long Course Triathlon hits town this Saturday. The gruelling event, which has attracted eight professional athletes…
Wed 8 September 2010
Father's Day fun at the Kindy
This year the weather Gods shone down on the Port Douglas Kindergarten Fathers Day Picnic in the the Park.
Last years wash out was remembered with trepidation as the weekend forecast …
Thur 9 September 2010
The Newsport moves to the Marina
It's the best view in Port Douglas according to many, and it's the new home of The Newsport.
We've moved from Grant Street to Shop 52 at the Meridien Marina, formerly known as the…
Wed 8 September 2010
Port Restaurants hot stuff
We've always know Port Douglas' restaurants are amongst the best going around, well now it's official with four of our favourites taken top honours in the Restaurant & Catering Awards…
Wed 8 September 2010
Croc shock at Cazaly's
Anyone who follows football has heard of teams going undefeated all season, only to go to water in the biggest game of the year.
Luckily for the Crocs they have been given a second chance at…
Wed 8 September 2010
A 'must read' for tourism workers
As a tourist town we rely heavily on Government funded bodies such as Tourism Australia, Tourism Queensland, and our local organisation, Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree to attract…
Wed 8 September 2010
Black and White in Port Hockey
by Sean Hawkes
The Port Douglas Hockey Club held the last round of Champions Trophy games on Sunday at the State School field.
The two games played had a bearing on this weeks finals…
Tue 7 September 2010
Whale watchers to compensate whalers?
A Queensland University of Technology professor says that a levy could be imposed on whale watchers to compensate whaling nations for ending their practices. Associate…
