Tue 17 August 2010
Local tourism figures show promise
by Mat Churchill
In a positive sign for the tourism industry, survey results from Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree show an overall increase in tourist numbers to the area.
40% of…
Tue 17 August 2010
New gigs for local band
Local five piece band 'Fashion Tips For Tractors' played their debut gig at Plantation Resort on Sunday and received a fantastic response from fans.
The energy was palpable as the rumble of the…
Tue 17 August 2010
Adventure mag showcases FNQ
Australian Geographic's 'Outdoor' magazine has featured the Port Douglas hinterland and other stunning Far North locations in its latest issue.
The article 'Spotlight on Cairns' features…
Mon 16 August 2010
Port Douglas celebrates 20 years of Netball
The iconic Heritage listed Sugar Wharf provided a fitting place to celebrate a wonderful historic milestone for the Douglas Netball Association. Over 120 guests joined the…
Mon 16 August 2010
Let's have a gay old time in Cairns!
Expected to be one of the most colourful of the events under the banner of the Cairns Festival 2010, The Cairns Tropical Pride (CTP) Festival Fair Day is on 29th August at The Tanks…
Mon 16 August 2010
Cairns Underwater Film Festival Winners
The Cairns Underwater Film Festival was a major success. The Saturday evening session had over 500 attendees and the Sunday evening over 200. This included the “who’s who”…
Mon 16 August 2010
FNQ beauty astounds US Ambassador
Jeff Bleich, US Ambassador to Australia recently visited the far north for a weekend retreat from the worlds political pressures. He stayed at the superb Silky Oaks Lodge nestled…
Mon 16 August 2010
Top Dragons over run rivals
The Douglas Dragons showed their class on Friday evening at their Mossman home ground. They hosted HMong who are in second place on the ladder and were considered to be their nearest…
Fri 13 August 2010
Another week in Election 2010
By Roy Weavers, Editor
This week our two main party candidates have left most of the vitriolic behaviour to their leaders. Both PM Julia "The Real" Gillard and the…
Fri 13 August 2010
July best photo winners announced
The winners of the Court House Hotel's Best Photo Competition for July have been announced with Robyn Shelley taking out the honours. Robyn took this stunning shot entitled 'Sailing…
Fri 13 August 2010
Under Wraps comp winners Jetset to Honkers
Jessica Carr-Walker and husband Greg have never felt more satisfied after tucking into a meal at Under Wraps in Macrossan Street.
And why wouldn't they? It's not everyday a…
Fri 13 August 2010
Greenland holds key to Port's future
You could almost be forgiven for switching off to the bombardment of bad environmental news quicker than you could switch off a light.
But if you plan to bury your head in the…
Fri 13 August 2010
Business focus - WindSwell Kite Surfing
If you've taken a stroll along Four Mile Beach chances are you've seen a kite surfer skimming across the water. And if you've seen a kite surfer then it's also highly likely…
Fri 13 August 2010
Events Strategy gets tick of approval
Cairns Regional Council has endorsed the Tropical North Queensland Events Strategy, a plan for the future of events planning throughout the region.
The purpose…
Thur 12 August 2010
Trusty travelers flock to web
People are trusting the internet more than ever when making online purchases, and the travel industry is leading the way when in comes to buying on the web.
In a recent study from…
Thur 12 August 2010
Mossman Gorge walkway on home stretch
Mossman Gorge's spectacular elevated boardwalk is a step nearer to completion with the start of stage two of the project.
Member for Cook Jason O'Brien today announced work had…
Thur 12 August 2010
No referendum on State split
There will be no referendum on a north Queensland State according to Queensland Premier, Anna Bligh.
As reported in The Newsport article "North Queensland Mayors demand own…
Thur 12 August 2010
Art in the tropics at Esplanart 2010
Esplanart 2010 is shaping up to be a spectacular Cairns Festival exhibition of art installations along the Cairns Esplanade waterfront.
New works have been created by 10…
Thur 12 August 2010
Gala Awards night announced
Since the publication of the latest Port Douglas Magazine back at the beginning of July, the entries for the Magazine Awards have been streaming in thick and fast.
The votes are…
Tue 10 August 2010
Will only death bring Cook Highway changes?
The third Capt Cook Highway accident in just under 2 weeks occurred at the weekend when a car was rear ended turning right into the Mobil Servo.
The major Port Douglas…
Wed 11 August 2010
Cathay Pacific announces new flights
Cathay Pacific has announced that they will be introducing daily flights from Hong Kong to Cairns, a boost that will see an additional 26,000 seats (hopefully with bums in them)…
Wed 11 August 2010
Aussie stereotypes hurting tech business
Australia's tourism campaigns are harming business opportunities overseas, according to a group of chief executives of small and medium sized technology companies.
The approach…
Wed 11 August 2010
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair coming soon
As part of a massive August at the Tanks Arts Centre, the attention now turns to the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair which is just days away, commencing on 20 August and running for…
Wed 11 August 2010
North Queensland mayors demand own State
98 of 100 North Queensland Mayors believe North Queensland should become its own State, but Cairns Mayor Val Schier isn't one of them.
The Mayors cite losing our wealth to the…
Wed 11 August 2010
Flying fox summit and expo
Council and the Wet Tropics Management Authority will host a Flying Fox Summit and Expo on Friday 13 August at the Novotel Oasis Resort and later at the Cairns City Library.
Over the years…
