Mon 19 July
Feral animal create CO2 cloud
According to a study commissioned by the Nature Conservancy and the Pew Environment Group they have found that 9.7 billion tonnes of carbon is stored in the nation's central forests, grass and…
Mon 19 July
Mirage Police Golf day set to be annual event
The inaugural Port Douglas Police Charity Golf day held at The Mirage Country Club was an outstounding success.
70 golfers entered the competition including locals and…
Mon 19 July
Gold Coast show fight in Cairns
by Mat Churchill
It was a much anticipated VFL clash between Bendigo Bombers, and AFL's newest team from the Gold Coast, that was held at Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns on Saturday.
Thousands…
Mon 19 July
Fat Freddy's Drop into Tanks
New Zealand sensation, Fat Freddy's Drop are performing at Tanks Arts centre on Friday July 30th. Fat Freddy's Drop’s pirate soul train has seen them beat a resolutely independent path to the…
Fri 16 July
Assistance for sporting and community groups
Not for profit sporting and community groups will receive a boost over the next six months through the Cairns Regional Council’s rates based financial assistance program.…
Thu 15 July
Cairns to host Board for Urban Places today
Designs and ideas for the region’s urban future will be showcased today when the Queensland Board for Urban Places holds its general meeting in Cairns. Queensland Government…
Fri 16 July
Calls grow louder for CCTV cameras in Port
by Mat Churchill
Local business owners have called for CCTV cameras to be installed in Port Douglas to prevent crimes such as assault and vandalism.
Doug Calvert of 'Something…
Fri 16 July
Ports trolley tribulations
The Port Douglas streetscape has been under scrutiny of late with many businesses expressing concerns over the general cleanliness of the area.
In addition there is a lack of rubbish bins, and the…
Fri 16 July
Wildlife corridor from far south to far north
by Mat Churchill
Patches of state and national parks around the country just aren't sufficient to protect Australia's native plants and animals.
According to a report…
Fri 16 July
Growing your tax refund
by Adam Volcov
As you head off to see your accountant this year, I am sure you have already spent your tax refund - new shoes, fishing gear or a family holiday just to name a few.
While there…
Thur 15 July
Port Douglas - a study in sustainability
by Mat Churchill
Around 30 students from the University of Queensland in Brisbane are spending a week in the far north as part of their studies in sustainable development.
Visiting…
Thur 15 July
Tourism Australia boss coming to Port
by Mat Churchill
Tourism Australia's Managing Director, Andrew McEvoy, will be coming to Port Douglas at the invitation of TPDD's EO Doug Ryan.
Mr Ryan said this will be a great…
Thur 15 July
The Amity Affliction to blast the Tanks
The Amity Affliction, one of Brisbane's hardest working live bands (originally from Gympie), will be heading to Tanks Art Centre as part of their national tour to launch 'Youngbloods',…
Thur 15 July
Port businesses have their say in Chamber survey
by Mat Churchill
Earlier this year the Chamber of Commerce invited Port Douglas businesses situated within the Marina and Macrossan Street to complete a survey, providing…
Thur 15 July
Sweet relief from oil addiction
by Mat Churchill
Biofuels made from plant material is gaining popularity in the search for a replacement for crude oil based fuel, and now a purpose built plant in Mackay has gone a long way…
Wed 14 July
Coral Coast Triathlon run, swum, (biked) and won
On Sunday around 150 competitors took part in the annual Coral Coast Triathlon this year held on the shores of Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.
The Olympic distance race is…
Wed 14 July
Australia on Chinese wants list
Tourism Australia will launch its new TV ad in China next month as it strives to convert strong interest in holidaying Down Under into firm bookings.
And early testing of the 'There's…
Wed 14 July
Last chance to beat the Police
by Mat Churchill
This Friday the Mirage Country Club will host the inaugural Port Douglas Police and Community Charity Golf Day, and you're invited to join in, have some fun, and raise some…
Wed 14 July
Something for the kids at Tanks
Run out of ideas on how to entertain your kids? Well, if they're under five years old then Tanks Arts Centre in Cairns are running Artstart workshops sure to nurture their creativity through art…
Tue 13 July
Voting open in Port Douglas Magazine Awards
by Mat Churchill
The Port Douglas Magazine Awards 2010 are now open for voting, giving you the opportunity to throw your support behind your favourite businesses and attractions in…
Wed 14 July
Crocs continue their feeding frenzy
The Croc Pit was once again alive with action as the league's two most northern teams on the ladder and in location for a Saturday of hard hitting footy.
It was a big weekend for the…
Tue 13 July
Solar Eclipse Marathon website launched
by Mat Churchill
In just 854 days the Solar Eclipse Marathon Port Douglas 2012 will commence with the now famous "intergalactic starting gun" alerting runners to get…
Tue 13 July
Meridien Marinas' corrosive seminars
Meridien Marinas will be hosting two seminars on 9 and 10 August for marine users to get comprehensive information on the complex issue of electrolysis.
Not being a salty dog myself,…
Tue 13 July
Global warming a local issue
Extinctions of 20 to 30 per cent of the world's species, more severe droughts, food and water shortages, and the collapse of the Greenland ice sheet.
They are the consequences of a temperature…
Tue 13 July
Aquarius ready to set sail in Port
by Mat Churchill
Tropical Journey's new 62 foot luxury catamaran, Aquarius, has moored at the Marina and plans to commence tours to the Low Isles from today, according to Skipper, Drew…
