Another major sporting event is coming to Port Douglas thanks to the Port Douglas Event Management (PDEM) team who have secured funding for the 2011 Great Barrier Reef Adventure Marathon.
 
 

The guiding vision for the future of the region has been detailed in a soon-to-be released draft of the Community Plan. Cairns Regional . . . 

Some of Australian sport's biggest names will be at Sea Temple Resort & Spa in Port Douglas tomorrow night to take part in a sportsman's . . .

'Eco-librium' is The Newsport's new fortnightly environmental feature. Why the name? Because we believe it reflects the need to rediscover a balance with nature. Written by experts in the field, Eco-librium aims to bring to light local issues and give solutions of which you are an important part.
 

After receiving the Volunteer of the Year award for the Cairns region in front of 500 people at the Cairns Civic Theatre on Australia Day, James Watson . . .
 
 

The term "catastrophic", has been used a lot lately in reference to the floods in the south of the State. Now it's being used to describe the . . . 

Organisers have released the 2011 creative material for Port Douglas Carnivale’s marketing campaign. The brand elements are similar to . . .
      

Cook community groups, sporting organisations and Parents & Friends Associations applying for a one-off community liquor permit will now . . .

They say love conquers all, but I say love is to blame for ruining what could have been some of the greatest action movies ever.
 

At last! James Watson's contribution to the Port Douglas community has been officially recognised at an awards ceremony on Australian Day.
 
 

Port Douglas has snuck into the top 20 tourist destinations in Australia in a survey conducted by online accommodation booking website . . . 

Federal Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson has left on a mission to take advantage of the hype around last week's airing of Oprah Winfrey's . . .
      

Finally, a chance to be lazy and charitable at the same time. The Douglas Combined Emergency Services, consisting of members of the SES . . .

After the devastation in southern Queensland, Cairns Regional Council CEO Lyn Russell extended the Council's assistance in the recovery . . .

Financial stress can impact on every aspect of your life. And more people are seeking the assistance of the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre and their Emergency Relief Program.
 

There's nothing more Australian than taking a day off, and that's exactly what we're doing for Australia Day. Hopefully you are too. We look forward to seeing you at one of the many events around town today. Look out for our The Newsport photographer and be sure to say hi.
 
 

Floodstock will be remembered as one of the biggest and most successful events in Port Douglas in 2011, exceeding all expectations thanks to the ongoing generosity of the community.
 
 

It remains a relatively untapped market in the Port Douglas region, but around the world more and more tourism industry based operations . . 

In a strong show of support for flood victims in Queensland's south, around 70 people took to the streets to help raise much needed money to . . .
      

2010 was the hottest year on record according to the United Nations' World Meteorological Organisation, and continues the trend of warmer  . . . 

59 year old Ed Przybylek has a bucket list with one less activity to do now that he has experienced an introductory dive on the Great Barrier Reef. . .

Tourism Palm Cove has elected a new president who is determined to take a fresh, collaborative approach to tourism in the area.
 
 

The profile of the Port Douglas fishing scene will be lifted considerably, thanks to a deal struck between Line Burner and Coles Supermark . . . 

Cairns Libraries are offering free expert tutoring for local students, with on-demand, experienced tutors available each afternoon at the . . .
      

Fitzroy Island Campground, which was reopened under a new management agreement in the lead up to Christmas, is set to become. . .

Undersea Explorer, a former research and diving vessel that previously operated out of Port Douglas, has been involved in a dramatic rescue of 39 people in Papua New Guinea.
 
 

The people have spoken. Thanks to your feedback, organisers of Carnivale have made a decision on the route for the 2011 Carnivale Street . . . 

There has been a lot of activity in Port Douglas over the last couple of weeks in preparation of raising funds, food, and other items for . . .
      

Traditional Owners who have a passion for looking after their sea country are encouraged to apply for project funding through a grants . . .

Would the $15 million Royal Commission into the Queensland floods be better spent on recovery efforts? First time The Viewpoint contributor, Ina van Bezoen, poses the question.
 

A local film producer has scrambled to meet a deadline from Tourism Queensland to showcase our region to the world, with the help of tourists who are enjoying the January sun.
 
 

Can you remember there ever being so much hype about a TV show? Ones that come close are the last ever Seinfeld episode, the first Master. . . 

A Cairns Regional Council visitation program aimed at bringing together Councillors and local business owners is designed to increase under . . .
      

Animals are often the forgotten victims of natural disasters, with the recent flooding events having a devastating effect on domestic pets . . .

In one of the more bizarre stories we've seen this year (granted it is only January), a $1.1 billion cruise ship is being built based on the city .  .. 

Oprah's Ultimate Australian Adventure goes to air from tonight, and Tourism Australia is looking to strike while the iron's hot. But how will the success of their campaign be known?
 
 

OK, so JR might not be coming, but Queensland can expect an influx of big-hatted Texans from May this year as Qantas announced new . . . 

Cairns Regional Council plans to commission a report for the augmentation of the Rex Creek water supply, and is seeking community feedback . . .
      

The competition between Virgin Blue, Qantas, and Qantas' budget carrier Jetstar is heating up with Jetstar's chief executive Bruce Buchanan . . .

Australia Day at the Court House Hotel is always a fun-filled affair. And now, thanks to local comic talent Evan 'Buddah' Hocking, the popular .  .. 

The response to date by The Newsport Daily readers regarding the potential move of the 2011 Carnivale Street Parade has been swift and decisive.
 
 

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is continuing to map the extent of flood plumes and the affects on the Great Barrier Reef, and . . . 

The Clink Theatre is holding an open day for anyone daring enough to come and strut their stuff on the stage in an all day performance work. . .
      

Cairns Regional Council is calling on the regional community’s generosity to help people with a disability affected by the floods in Central . . .

With Oprah's Australian shows due to air in the US this week, Tourism Australia is working to reassure travellers that most of Queensland's . . . 

The largest single flower in the tropical world is about to display its glory in the Cairns Botanic Garden. Known as the Titan Arum (Amorphoph. . .
      

The Newsport Daily, the only locally owned online media service, regularly publishes articles that provoke a huge, and very often an immed. . .

Welcome to our brand new weekly healthy living feature we've called ‘Healthy by Nature’.  Written by the experts just for you, this week you'll hear from The Seiki Way, Inspire Fitness, and Exclusive Spas.
 

Tourism Tropical North Queensland's emergency accommodation register has received an overwhelming response, including a huge number of offers of accommodation from Port Douglas.
 
 

The tourism industry will have its own working group, as part of the Flood Recovery Task Force, committed to getting the tourism industry  . . . 

Jetstar has expanded their Gold Coast to Cairns service from three flights per week to daily, and will add a fourth daily Brisbane to Cairns . . .
      

Cairns Regional Council is currently undertaking a review of the Evacuation Strategy which has included Storm Tide Mapping. The entire . . .

Back by popular demand (translation, I need another whinge), it's time for me to look deep into my soul and reveal another selection of little things that get on my wick.
 

Carnivale's biggest attraction, the Macrossan Street Parade, has been thrust into the spotlight as Carnivale organisers seek your feedback to shape the future of the event.
 
 

A united front from Port Douglas will go along way toward helping flood stricken Queenslanders in the south of the state, and that's exactly . . . 

In September 2006, theatre director and part-time banjo player Josh Fox received an unexpected letter in the mail. A natural gas company . . .
      

Tiger Airways has reported a massive 32% increase in passengers in 2010 with 5.8 million catching a Tiger flight in the 12 months to Dec. . .

In the wake of Oprah's visit to Australia our leading tourism body, Tourism Australia (TA), has kicked off a new campaign to lure Americans. . . . .

 

Wholesalers will play a big role in attracting visitors back to Queensland as the affect of the worsening floods takes its toll, even in parts of  . . . 

In what has become standard procedure in Port Douglas, when there is people in need the townsfolk act. And nowhere in Australia is there a . . .
      

The 2011 Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship is underway attracting nine boats to the start for Race 1 of the Summer Series. In light air . . .

Brand new to The Newsport Daily in 2011, Duncan Watts from Cairns marketing company The 20/20 Group will give sound advice for your small business in his monthly Business Time feature. . . by the way, this isn't Duncan.
 

Port Douglas residents and resorts have embraced the new pool safety legislation which was introduced on 1 December 2010, according to Swimming Pool Safety Inspector, Colin Cameron.

 

Port Douglas locals and visitors can show their support for Queensland's flood victims and have a fantastic music filled afternoon at the same . . . 

Abandoned fishing nets drifting into Australian waters are causing massive damage to marine life, particularly on the northern coastline. These . . .
      

30,000 cubic metres of sand will be dredged from the mouth of RIchters Creek to replenish the popular Holloways Beach sands, a process . . .

With Christmas presents emptying our wallets and filling our credit card statements for another year, David Rootsey takes a look at how you can get back in the black with some smart tips for saving in 2011 and beyond.
 

The moment a marine turtle hatchling pokes its nose out of its sandy nest the odds are against it. But with a little help from beach goers . . . 

Whether you're a cricket tragic or couldn't care less, the importance of the battle for the Ashes has taken on a whole new dimension. Prior to . . .
      

Time is running out for you to secure a spot on Latitude Ski's 14 day Hokkaido skiing adventure next month. Japan is fast becoming a Mecca . . .

Tourism has grown at just half the rate of the wider economy according to a new report by Tourism Research Australia. The report entitled Tourism Productivity in Australia looked . . .
 
 

There has been a lot of noise in the media of late about shoppers jumping online to get a better deal, consequently having negative impacts on traditional retail stores. Have the big retailers got a point or is it just sour grapes?
 

Garry Sullivan has been introducing some of Australia's most beautiful, pristine and remote locations to enthusiastic eco-tourists for the past . . . 

Cairns Regional Council and the Chinese community are joining forces to herald the first leaps and bounds of the Chinese New Year Street . . .
      

Cancellations of holidays to Port Douglas continue despite the prime tourist destination being flood free. A Tourism Queensland spokesperson said that they are attempting to work with media . . .

 

Coles Supermarket manager Jason Smith may have only been in town for eight months, but he's made many friends by overseeing the . . . 

Brendon Fevola shouldn’t drink! Just when it seemed all quiet on the AFL scandal front, Fev decides to get loaded on New Year’s Eve, in a  . . .
      

One of the stories of 2010 that drew many comments from readers was the issue of budget campervans using public spaces as campgrounds . . .
      

A local employment agency is helping people with disabilities find work, thanks to the support of businesses in the area. Tableland Employment  . . .

Mobile phone technology is set to become the next big thing in the travel industry, and companies are being told to develop a strategy to take advantage of the astounding growth.
 

Regularly updated cyclone information is available on Cairns Regional Council’s website, ensuring that those who visit the site will receive . . . 

6,000 mosquitoes have been released back into the wild, or more accurately, at homes in Yorkey's Knob and Gordonvale In a bid to . . .
      

So, like nearly half of all adults, you've made a New Year's resolution. And, if you're like 25% of people who make resolutions for the new .  . . .

Severe flooding continues to threaten many communities throughout Queensland. In fact, so many areas are affected by the rising waters that media reports use broad brush strokes . . .

More than $40K was raised this year in the 2010 Mayor Christmas Cheer Appeal. Acting Mayor Margaret Cochrane said the appeal had hit . . .