Tue 7 September 2010
Best photo comp - August winner!
Over 130 votes were received for the Court House Hotel's Best Photo Competition for August, with all 11 photos receiving recognition for their brilliance from The Newsport…
Tue 7 September 2010
More flight delays possible
Continued bad weather may cause more flight delays and cancellations to and from Cairns International Airport according to airport Communications Advisor, Helen Laird. "More…
Tue 7 September 2010
Unlikely union calls for carbon price
An unlikely coalition representing millions of Australians has urged politicians from across the spectrum to put a price on pollution and take action on climate change. …
Fri 3 September 2010
Douglas Icon consultation extended
Community Consultation on the Douglas Iconic Panel has been extended due to the intervention of Member for Cook Jason O’Brien.
Mr O’Brien said that he met with the Minister…
Mon 6 September 2010
20 years until extinction of Aussie icons
A new wave of extinctions is now threatening Australian mammals, this time in northern Australia, according to a group of leading Australian scientists. The four…
Mon 6 September 2010
TA launches US campaign
Tourism Australia has launched its 'There's nothing like Australia' campaign in the US last Thursday to 100 trade partners.
Visiting Port Douglas recently, head of Tourism Australia,…
Mon 6 September 2010
Sugar industry ups green message
Former Property Council of Australia executive officer, Steve Greenwood, has stepped into the top job as chief executive of the Canegrowers lobby group and is keen to talk up…
Mon 6 September 2010
Telemarketer scam alert
An alert has been issued from the Australian Communications and Media Authority, warning people of a new scam regarding the Do Not Call Register. The warning comes as dishonest…
Fri 3 September 2010
Free tennis is ace, says Mayor
The Cairns region’s residents will have the chance watch pro tennis, live and up close, in a week long series of free admission matches coinciding with the opening of the brand…
Fri 3 September 2010
Mirage an oasis in Port real estate
by Mat Churchill
It's been a tough couple of years in the Port Douglas real estate market, according to Tony McGrath, a veteran of the housing game for 35 years, 25 of those…
Fri 3 September 2010
Mental illness no barrier for employers
Garry McDonald, best known for his acting roles in iconic Aussie comedy 'Mother and Son' and as the irrepressible Norman Gunston, will be guest speaker at the annual Stress…
Fri 3 September 2010
Cairns to host QLD hockey cup
Veteran hockey teams from across the State will meet in Cairns next June to battle for the right to represent Queensland nationally. Cairns Regional Council will host the…
Fri 3 September 2010
QLD tourism - The fizzer of Oz
Andrew Burnes, head of the AOT Group, one of Australia's leading wholesale and inbound travel distribution businesses, has said Queensland tourism is still struggling and…
Wed 1 September 2010
MasterChef enjoys the reef with Quicksilver
By Megan Bell, Quicksilver
Marion Grasby, one of the top 24 chefs in the recent Masterchef Challenge was seen enjoying a Great Barrier Reef day trip on…
Thur 2 September 2010
Necessity the mother of invention
Get your thinking caps on and your flux capacitor fluxing because the first ever Tropical Innovation Awards are now accepting entries.
The awards aim to reveal, recognise…
Thur 2 September 2010
Stricter safety laws for Queensland pools
According to a media release sent through from Jason O'Brien's office the State Government yesterday introduced the final stage of Australia's toughest swimming pool…
Thur 2 September 2010
Junior netball roundup
by Treveen Page
The 10/Under competition will continue to play their normal format games as there are no finals for this age group. Their last game will be on 14 September, preceding…
Thur 2 September 2010
Local restaurants' award nominations
The Restaurant and Catering Association of Australia's Awards for Excellence will be held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Cairns next Monday night, and Port's favourite…
Thur 2 September 2010
10 a nice round number for Air Niugini
The influx of additional flights to Cairns continues as Air Niugini, Papua New Guinea's airline, will add an additional flight from Port Moresby as part of their weekly…
Wed 1 September 2010
Cruising to record growth
The Australian economy was nearly a billion dollars better off thanks to a big year in the cruise ship industry.
In the 2009/10 financial year, the industry was worth $816.2…
Wed 1 September 2010
It's all about you at the Expo
Over 200 visitors learned the art of looking after yourself at the Health and Well-being Expo, held at the Port Douglas Community Hall yesterday.
This year's theme was…
Wed 01 September 2010
'Pacific' wins Emmy but not tourists
The amazing 10 part mini-series called The Pacific of which a lot was filmed in our area, here in far north Queensland has won the prestigious Academy of Television Arts…
Wed 1 September 2010
Ladies Day a roaring success
The ladies came out in force to support the Port Douglas Crocs' final home game last Saturday, with over 70 beauties and beaus enjoying the Ladies Day afternoon of fun and…
Tue 31 August 2010
Port Douglas Mag Awards Nominations Update
The fantastic news is that over 100 Port Douglas businesses have been voted for in the inaugural Port Douglas Magazine Awards. If your business in one of them, then…
Wed 1 September 2010
Get away to Davies Creek
With Port Douglas' tourist season attracting big numbers this year, maybe it's time to pack the tent, get the kids in the car (or leave them at home), and get away from the crowds for…
