Wed 4 August
Oz holidays too expensive?
by Mat Churchill
In recent days both pollies vying for the job of PM have budgeted millions of dollars to Australia's struggling tourism industry.
Last week Julia Gillard announced…
Wed 4 August
Port to Port bash on home stretch
by Mat Churchill
The Variety Club are heading to Port Douglas as part of their Variety Club Bash, a nine day journey that takes participants from the Gold Coast to Port Douglas.
420…
Tues 03 August
Record numbers for Port Douglas Junior Netball Carnival
This year at the Port Douglas Sports Ground, 41 teams, 9 more than last year, from as far afield as Gordonvale and Atherton have nominated to play in The Douglas…
Mon 02 August
Warren Entsch brings tourism into Election arena
LNP Candidate for Leichhardt Warren Entsch brought tourism into the election arena at his first major press conference last week.
According to Mr Entsch, North…
Tue 3 August
Chamber to take action on Port's security
by Mat Churchill photo Martine Cotton
The Port Douglas Chamber of Commerce will take a lead role in pursuing a review of the town's security.
After a recent poll on The Newsport…
Tue 3 August
Tourists not to blame for deteriorating reef
by Mat Churchill
The Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators (AMPTO) has hit back at claims the Great Barrier Reef is under threat from the tourism industry.
In response…
Tue 3 August
Port given a taste of things to come
by Mat Churchill
Port Douglas has long been known for its restaurants and fine cuisine, and wine will soon be added to the list thanks to a partnership between the newly formed Port…
Tue 3 August
Hotels risk losing their identity
by Mat Churchill
Online Travel Agents (OTA's) such as Wotif and Expedia are growing at a rapid rate.
In research undertaken by The Newsport it appears at least half of the business booked…
Wed 04 Aug
Tourism NQ catalyst projects announced
According to a media release from Tourism Queensland, a World Heritage centre, adventure cycle trail and a culinary tourism precinct are among projects considered a high priority for…
Mon 02 Aug 2010
Free Corrosion Seminar for Port Douglas Boat Owners
Meridien Marinas are hosting a free seminar on the subject of corrosion and electrolysis protection.
It doesn't sound like the most exciting seminar you've ever…
Mon 02 Aug 2010
Courty Best Photo Comp goes Jungle
Douglas locals have been going snap happy and pulling out all stops to win the coveted prizes on offer for the Court House Hotel 'Best Photo' Comp.
Way back when we started the…
Mon 02 Aug 2010
Spend Tourism dollars better
According to a report on ABC news, a Victorian-based company says Tourism Tasmania is failing to help businesses.
Advance Tourism has paid for a newspaper ad contradicting Government…
Fri 30 July
Feature - Port, impossible to leave!
Finding a true local, born and raised, in Port Douglas is somewhat of a challenge. A staggering majority of people who live here have come from outside the region, state, or even country…
Fri 30 July
Habitat to host major party candidates
Voters in the Port Douglas hinterland will have the chance to meet the two major party candidates at a function at the Rainforest Habitat next Thursday evening, 5 August.
The Port…
Fri 30 July
High rates puts Surf Life Saving Club in danger
by Mat Churchill
The Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club is at risk of closing due to a rise in its rates bill of 450%.
The Cairns Regional Council has issued the club with an…
Fri 30 July
Gas leak sparks evacuation
A gas leak behind the Coles complex in Warner Street in Port Douglas sparked an evacuation yesterday.
The cause of the accident was said to be excavation workers cutting through a gas pipe that…
Fri 30 July
Australia lagging in business events
by Mat Churchill
Over the last decade Australia has dropped from fourth to 16th in the world as the preferred location in which to hold a major business event.
Chairman of the Business…
Thur 29 July
$46 million to promote tourism industry
The Gillard Labor Government has announced the allocation of $46 million in new funding to promote and develop Australia’s $41 billion tourism industry.
This includes a $40 million…
Thur 29 July
Local birdwatchers representing Australia
Bird watchers from around the world will be flocking to the British Birdfair in August, and Trish and Andrew Forsyth from Red Mill House in Daintree Village will be representing…
Thur 29 July
Netball results and news
With the 2010 Netball season more than half way through, teams are getting serious.
Senior Competition
It was a close first quarter in the game between Sugarland Shooters and the Julatten…
Thur 29 July
$500,000 announced for green training
$500,000 has been budgeted by the State Government to upskill trainers and workers in tourism and hospitality in sustainable practices.
"Sustainable tourism has a low impact on…
Thur 29 July
Cut students lose visitors
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has called on politicians to be wary of capping the number of international students after research showed any move to restrict visas would damage the…
Wed 28 July
GBR high on ruination list
by Mat Churchill
The Great Barrier Reef has been listed as one of 15 travel destinations being ruined by tourism.
According to Mother Nature Network, a website which claims to provide 'the most…
Wed 28 July
Port Crocs embarrass Souths
by Pat Barnett
The Crocs went into Saturday’s game against South Cairns at the Croc Pit undermanned, but refreshed after last weekend’s bye.
With Evan Hocking, Dan Smith, Paul Minchington and Tom…
Wed 28 July
Take a (tax) break
by Mat Churchill
Looking for something else to claim on your tax? A proposal has been put to the Federal Government which would allow Australians to get a tax rebate for taking domestic holidays.
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