Tue 24 August 2010
Darryl Hannah coming to Kuranda
Hollywood movie star Daryl Hannah is set to visit Kuranda’s Steiner School for a major environment conference in September.
The popular actress and prominent environmentalist has…
Tue 24 August 2010
Not so final Election wrap up
By Roy Weavers, Editor
The intention this morning on Newsport was to bring you the election result and how that result might affect us here in the far north. Well, in the immortal…
Tue 24 August 2010
Celebrate Children's Book Week
Local primary school children are encouraged to celebrate this current Children’s Book Week running through to Friday August 27th.
Member for Cook Jason O’Brien MP said "Children’s…
Tue 24 August 2010
Huge turnout for family day
The Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre held their Family Fun Day on Saturday, raising around $3,000 in much needed funding in the process.
Mowbray Street was a hive of activity as…
Tue 24 August 2010
Community plan looks to future
Future generations will benefit from a strategy that aims to capture the community’s vision for the future of the region, according to Cairns Regional Council.
The…
Mon 23 August 2010
What are our votes worth?
by Mat Churchill
How many times have we heard the government has been given a 'mandate' just because they've been voted in?
I'm not talking about the kind of mandate you'd have…
Mon 23 August 2010
New owners for GBR Helicopters
North Queensland helicopter company, GBR Helicopter Group has been sold to locals who are already involved in the business.
Retiring director Deborah Ross said she and partner…
Fri 20 August 2010
Last day before you cast your vote
By Roy Weavers , Editor
It seems like just 5 weeks ago that Julia Gillard called an election and unbelievably it seems like just one month earlier Kevin Rudd was Prime…
Mon 23 August 2010
Cabaret comes to town
The 'A to Z of cabaret' is coming to the Cairns Civic Theatre and Port Douglas' very own Clink Theatre next month.
A production of the Brisbane Cabaret Festival, the show will feature…
Fri 20 August 2010
Sea level risk "Extreme" says Council
by Mat Churchill
Cairns Regional Council know rising sea levels pose a massive threat to our area, but what are they doing to mitigate against it?
A CRC report…
Fri 20 August 2010
Increased cost for inbound passengers
On the back of a visit to Port Douglas by Tourism Australia who announced plans to double tourism expenditure growth over the next 10 years, the Labor government looks set…
Fri 20 August 2010
Newsport readers go Green
by Mat Churchill
The Newsport readers have given an early indication of how they will vote in this Saturday's election, and it's the Greens who stand to gain the most support.
According to…
Thur 19 August 2010
TA chief in Port Douglas
by Mat Churchill
Tourism Australia's chief, Andrew McEvoy and his team were in Port Douglas yesterday, to spruik the work being undertaken by Australia's largest tourism body.
An…
Thur 19 August 2010
Tanks pull out big guns
Two of the biggest acts in Australian music will be coming to Tanks over the next week, so for all of you original live music starved fans get some friends together, jump in the car, and head…
Thur 19 August 2010
Douglas Junior Netball Results
By Treveen Page
Another full week of netball for the Juniors at the Port Courts at the Port Douglas Sports Ground.
The 10/Under Netball competition began with the Port Crocs playing…
Thur 19 August 2010
Jack high on hockey
The Cairns Hockey Association presentation night was held last Saturday at Shangrila on the Marina in Cairns, and 13 year old Port Douglas player Jack Anderson was recognised for his efforts. …
Thur 19 August 2010
New look for local cricket
There's a new look and and a new focus at the Port Douglas Cricket Club after the recent running of the club's AGM.
At the AGM on Tuesday night the new President, Vice President and…
Wed 18 August 2010
Top French artist hosts Arthouse workshop
World famous French Canadian Master artist Marcel Desbiens came to Port Douglas last week and hosted a four day oil painting workshop with members of the Arthouse.
Marcel…
Wed 18 August 2010
Only 4 more days until voting day
By Roy Weavers, Editor
With only four days to go until the population goes to the polls, the pressure is on both candidates to persuade the 'swing' voters which way they should cast…
Wed 18 August 2010
Sustainable Living Expo this weekend
The Sustainable Living Expo is on again this Sunday, 22 August as part of Festival Cairns 2010.
The Expo has become an annual event and provides visitors with information on how…
Wed 18 August 2010
Last call for Paradise Birdman
Time is running out for Davvyd Brown, or the Paradise Birdman as the thousands of tourists who have had his famous Cockatoo's sit on their shoulders know him.
Davvyd risks losing his…
Wed 18 August 2010
Ladies Day at the Crocs
It's Ladies Day at the AFL Crocs on Saturday, 28 August, and you're invited to join in for the spectacular soiree.
For a meagre $10, you'll join the famous 200 Club for a chicken and champagne…
Wed 18 August 2010
Broadband crucial says media expert
The internet will be the biggest advertising medium sooner than expected according to the country's biggest media buyer, Harold Mitchell.
In The Newsport article "Mobile…
Tue 17 August 2010
Saints remind Crocs it's not over yet!
Saturday was no disappointment in the entertainment stakes with the Croc Pit sporting an unforgettable clash with Cairns Saints football and Netball teams.
The Saints teams…
Tue 17 August 2010
Airfares and arrivals on the increase
by Mat Churchill
Domestic air travel has become more affordable to Australians over the past few years, but overall prices have now hit their highest levels in more than 12…
