Port Douglas Rainforest Habitat turns 21yrs
This Sunday, 23 of May is a landmark day for The Rainforest Habitat. Known as one of the must do experiences for visitors to Port Douglas, the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary has…
Young Guns win Regional Netball Carnival
Douglas Netball was represented by 7 teams last weekend in the Cairns Club Netball Carnival held at the Cairns Netball Association, Martyn Street, Cairns in a 2 day event.
The Young Guns and…
Do not call register bites the dust
Last week in Newsport we reported that the three year nomorecalls scheme (to stop most unwanted telemarketing phone calls) was to be extended for another three years.
This week we have to…
Mon 17 May
Carnivale Cup at Douglas Tennis Club
The Port Douglas Tennis Club will be holding their Carnivale Cup this coming Sunday, 23 May from 12 noon.
The round robin event will see mixed doubles teams pitted against each…
Mon 17 May
Funding blow for Tourism Australia
The Federal Government’s latest budget has dealt Tourism Australia a blow with funding well below expectations.
According to the Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) Managing…
Mon 17 May
Port Douglas Miss Carnivale 2010 crowned
Held in the Ballroom at the Port Douglas Rydges Resort, the Port Douglas Miss Carnivale 2010 contest reached it's climax with all seven contestants given a last chance to…
Mon 17 May
Painting triumph in Paradise
Long time Douglas Shire artist Gail Shaw launched an exhibition of her Reef and Rainforest Watercolours on Friday evening at the iconic Karnak Playhouse Gallery in Whyanbeel just north…
Mon 17 May
French cuisine reigns supreme at Sea Temple
Sea Temple played host to French Chef, Manu Feildel (of My Kitchen Rules fame), last Thursday and Friday, giving locals a taste of what has made him one of Australia’s…
Fri 14 May
It's party time at the Port Douglas Street Parade
2010 Port Douglas Carnivale Street Parade will explode in a ball of hi-octane street entertainment designed to turn the evening into a true street party! With…
Fri 14 May
Danica and Emma Kate sell off the boys
These two cheeky Miss Carnivale 2010 contestants teamed up on Wednesday evening at The Court House Hotel in Port Douglas to organise a fundraising "Man' Auction for the local…
Fri 14 May
Future uncertain for Australia’s own dolphin
The only dolphin unique to Australia is in real danger of becoming extinct due to the ever present threat from fishing nets, boats, and coastal development. Found only…
Fri 14 May
New Cairns Regional character planning scheme
Cairns region is to have a fresh, innovative planning scheme reflecting Council’s vision for the city and surrounding environs. Mayor Val Schier said Council had…
Fri 14 May
Talking 'bout Y Generation
What is your perception of Generation Y (those born between 1976 and 1990)? Some of the harsher critics of this group often use adjectives such as irresponsible, disrespectful and…
Thu 13 May
Beach Cricket Final Call for this Saturday
Calling All cricketers ! This Saturday, May 15, sees the start of the Carnivale Beach cricket competition. We are looking for 8 teams to compete this Saturday…
Thu 13 May
Port Douglas SuperSrint Series off the blocks
The first of the Plantation Resort Tri-Port SuperSprint Series kicks off at the Rydges pool at 10am this Saturday. Participants will face a 200m swim, 7km bike ride…
Thu 13 May
Annual Mayor’s Charity Golf celebration
The regions’ golfers will have their day in the sun with the Mayor of the Cairns Regional Council, Val Schier, to raise money for the community, teeing off at the 18th annual…
Thu 13 May
Ex-Wallabies to play in Cairns charity match
On Saturday, 10 July you’ll have the chance to see in action a number of former Wallabies (and a former All Black) who have accepted an invitation from the Cairns Old Crocs…
Thu 13 May
Business as usual no longer an option
This is the ominous warning from Ahmed Dhoghlaf, the executive-secretary of the UN’s Convention on Biological Diversity. Extinction rates of the world’s animal and plant…
Wed 12 May
Tribute to a tourism pioneer
Stephen Walsh, founder of Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours in Cape Tribulation and an inspiration to all who met him, was tragically killed in a car accident at Cow Bay last Friday…
Wed 12 May
Fireworks funded at eleventh hour
Yet again, the amazing Port Douglas community has rallied together for a great cause, this time to save the Carnivale 2010 Fireworks. Due to significant feedback from the…
Wed 12 May
Rock 'n' Blues blasts to Bex Marshall
Organisers of the inaugural Douglas Rock 'n' Blues Bonanza, Radio Port Douglas, have just announced UK’s Bex Marshall will take to the stage at Rex Smeal Park on Sunday, 23 May. …
Wed 12 May
Tourism 'State of Origin' battle now on
As a warm up to the NRL State of Origin, Queensland's Tourism Minister is urging Queenslanders to get to the number one spot in the final days of "There's Nothing Like…
Wed 12 May
Everyday above ground is a good day
Scarface, one of the two dominant male estuarine crocodiles in the Daintree River, was discovered cautiously returning to his favourite creek last Wednesday to visit his girlfriend,…
Wed 12 May
Princess offers simple industry bookings
According to an article on Travel Today, Princess Cruises will be introducing a new online booking tool for agents in Australia and New Zealand, which offers exclusive rates for…
Tue 11 May
Final call for Zinc Carnivale lunch
Now in it's sixth year, the Zinc's Domaine Chandon Carnivale Lunch in association with Moet Hennessy and Domaine Chandon is being held on Friday May 28th and commences at…
