Jonathan Thurston back in Port
The Queensland and Australian halfback, Jonathan Thurston, was back at his favourite getaway in Port Douglas, at the weekend (Jan 24), to attend the wedding of his good friend and Watermark restaurant manager…
New iPad launched
Apple chief executive officer Steve Jobs launched the new iPad in San Francisco,California yesterday 27 Jan. The iPad is a touchscreen computer which looks like an A4 size iPod Touch. Apple's new iPad tablet computer…
Tourism Club predicts industry growth in 2010
Travel News Daily reported yesterday that the travel and tourism industry is confident 2010 will see it start its recovery from the global downturn, according to a poll of World Travel Market's…
UK Big Brother 'Nasty Nick' sad to leave far north Qld
Upon returning home from his great Australian adventure, Nick Bateman, better known to devotees of 'Big Brother' in the UK as 'Nasty Nick' has given his opinion and some tips for…
Lay down economy seats for long haul flights
The dreams of long haul travellers may be becoming true at last. AIR New Zealand is introducing economy seats on long-haul flights where passengers can actually lay down and sleep their…
lucy.mcleod@sheraton.com
Congratulations Lucy ! If the above email address is yours you will be receiving another email in just a second to confirm you are the winner of the $1,200 worth of Kiteboarding gear and lessons and Tshinta…
Broncos legend chills in Port
Legendary Rugby League player Tonie Carroll was spotted at the Courty last week with his family having a good feed before rounding up his crew and heading for some well deserved R 'n R.
Although he…
Two from Mossman get Australia Day 2010 Awards
Nine exceptional citizens of the Cairns region were recognized for their contributions to the community at this year’s Civic Theatre Australia Day celebrations of which two come from our very…
Tangarao removes 48,748 bits of trash in 2009
On Friday evening at the Port Douglas Coast Guard Building Heidi Taylor from the Tangarao Blue Ocean Care organisation announced to a her audience of dedicated and determined helpers that their…
Is social media the way to go for business?
Travel companies have failed to harness the power of social media, with too many firms using it to push their own products rather than engaging with travellers, the boss of Gap Adventures has…
Discover Asia releases i-brochure
Discover Asia has increased its product range by 15% to coincide with the release of its new 2010 interactive i-brochure.
This is the first completely digital brochure for the company, replacing the…
Consumer protection review edges closer
The consultant firm responsible for the review into travel industry consumer protection will be announced next week, as the industry gears up for another period of debate.
Australian Federation of…
What to do on Australia Day ?
OK, throughout last week we did our best to let you know about everything that is happening tomorrow in Port Douglas, Mossman and surrounding areas but just in case you haven't been around or you have been far…
Gazette bids farewell to Managing Editor
After nearly 5 years at the helm of the Port Douglas and Mossman Gazette, Susie Thackray is moving on to take up a new position as Title Manager for a Fairfax Press local newspaper down in Coffs…
Protecting environment worth trillions
Protecting natural ecosystems and biodiversity is worth trillions of dollars in annual economic benefits around the planet, so says a report released late last year by the United Nations. The report…
Thermal camera for Mossman firefighters
Cook MP Jason O’Brien has presented Mossman Fire and Rescue with new thermal imaging equipment to improve its search and rescue capacity.
“The specialist camera, worth $14,000, is an important…
Rates can now be paid on Council website
Half yearly rates issued 22 January can be paid quickly and conveniently on line, or in a number of alternative methods, by close of business Monday 22 February. CEO Lyn Russell said Council’s…
Cyclone Olga barely blows
By 5pm yesterday any evidence of Cyclone Olga had disappeared. The Category 1 cyclone hit the coast around 3pm yesterday with no affects on the Mossman or Port Douglas regions.
Surprisingly little rain even…
Cyclone Olga get her undies in a twist
Both the AFL launch at the Court House Hotel and the inaugural 'Undie 500' were cancelled in precautionary moves because of the threat of Cyclone Olga yesterday afternoon, Sunday 24th…
Cyclone warning lifted
The Cyclone WARNING from Cooktown to Cairns has been cancelled. A Cyclone WATCH is current for the southern Gulf of Carpentaria coast and islands from Karumba to Borroloola. At 4:00 pm EST Ex-Tropical Cyclone Olga…
Cyclone Olga WARNING for Coen to Cairns
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 9 Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane Issued at 10:52am EST on Sunday the 24th of January 2010 A Cyclone WARNING is now current for coastal and island areas…
Accurate cyclone reports are essential
Yesterday's Cyclone warning for Cyclone Neville which turned into a watch only, acted as a timely reminder to many in Port Douglas and surrounding regions that the cyclone season is here and warnings…
Council to encourage more industrial development
Major changes proposed that will reduce developers’ contributions for the Trunk Contributions Infrastructure Policy (TICP) have been reviewed in a report Council and will be made available…
The Mayor gets Ukulele Festival
The melodic sound of ukuleles carried on tropical breezes will be part of the revelry for music lovers in this year’s Cairns festival season.
Cairns Regional Council has given funds to the organisers of…
Undie 500 runners to make briefs appearance
This coming Sunday Port Douglas will once again be rallying support for one of it's own who is having a difficult time. The Undie 500 is the brain child of friends and family of long time…
