134 Port Douglas businesses have closed their doors in the past four years, according to Tourism Media Group. A recent review of the company's free business directory and historical database . . .
 
     

It has been a long month for dozens of Mo-bros and their ever supportive Mo-sistas, but the day has finally come when razors can be sharpened . . .

Cairns Regional Council launched a new website yesterday including an online community forum designed as user friendly portals to . . . 

 There's a great reason for Port Douglas music lovers to be excited, with a gig on Friday 17 December at the iconic Central Hotel sure to . . .       

Both B and C grade teams from the Port Douglas Court House Hotel Mudcrabs just failed to take maximum points possible from the second .    . .       

The Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree public meeting held last Tuesday has sparked invigorating discussion, with many people airing their opinions in The Newsport article 'Attendees slam TPDD meeting.' 
     

Port Douglas has been named one of the countries best spots to be, whether you're a local or a visitor, by ranking in the top 10 of two lists . . . 

China and Western Australia. Two very different tourist markets, but both were topics of discussion to come out of TPDD's controversial public . . .

 The Port Douglas Cricket Club has been the recipient of a Commonwealth Bank grants as part of its 'Grants for Grassroots Cricket' program.  . . .       

New Zealand has been named the safest destination in which to travel, but Africa is the place we fear most according to a survey of 700 travel  .    . .       

Tourism experiences that have sustainable certification have dominated the winners at the State and Territory Tourism Awards held around Australia over the past month. 
     

I'm excited! I'm in the market for my first home in Port Douglas. It'll mean the end of renting and the scourge of the tyrannical landlords who look to pick holes in my bond like vultures on a carcass.

The Mossman Port Douglas Volunteer Branch has been awarded for their efforts in raising funds for the Cancer Council Queensland after . . .

Tourism Queensland has released a range of holiday packages to celebrate entries opening for the Challenge Cairns event that was announe. . . 

 Cairns Regional Council says its consultation process for the development of a Community Plan for the area is well under way. The . . .       

Many local business people are airing their thoughts through social media sites after Tuesday night's Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree public meeting at the Port Douglas Community Hall. See what they have to say. . .

The fireworks spectacular which has become engrained in the tradition of New Year's Eve in Port Douglas will again light up the night sky to . . .

Around 2,500 people are expected to flock to George Davis Park under the famous rain trees in Mossman between 9am and 12 noon on 4 . . . 

 Cairns Regional Council scored top honours in the Local Government Award category of the National Disability Awards held recently at Parlia. . .       

It's time to meet the team members of the 'Tri Port Challengers' who are pitting themselves against the world's best athletes at next .    . .       

With the growing focus on adventure tourism in the area, we're set to become a Mecca for thousands of hikers after the announcement of a huge network of walking tracks through the Daintree to the tip of Cape York. 
     

Despite a larger harvest of sugar cane this year than in 2009, farmers and the local sugar cane industry were not able to take advantage of  . . .

Young people moving out of care and into independent living will have access to an information pack to help with the transition. Child Safety . . . 

 Quintessential Quirk 2010 is heading to the Rydges Sabaya ballroom in Port Douglas on Sunday after local talent Upasana Papadopoulos . . .       

The Court House Hotel Port Douglas 3rd Grade Cricket team only managed an hour of play on Day One of their Two day match against Mareeba  .    . .       

Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours and the Daintree Discovery Centre have flown the flag for the far north after taking honours in the Queensland Tourism awards.
     

Australian mining magnate and Australia's fifth richest man, Clive Palmer, is rewarding his 50 worst employees with holidays for two to the . . .

In early November, the Australian Rainforest Foundation (ARF) planted its 4,000th tree at George Mansford Rainforest Reserve at Cape Trib . . . 

 It seems that more and more people are abandoning their phones and adopting social media as their preferred method of staying in touch . . .       

Regardless of the location, shopping while on holiday is a must, especially when you’re surrounded by a bunch of your best friends .    . .       

A large crowd including a strong media contingent were on hand to witness the unveiling of a new version of the Australian Muster Experience (AME) on Friday. But what was their real intention?
     

Bodies in Motion Dance School has another reason to celebrate. On the back of recent success stories of student and teacher Saskia Turner being . . .

Cairns Regional Council Local Law officers will patrol off-limit swim zones at the Babinda Boulders following the introduction of a No Go . . . 

 The Quicksilver Group has launched their  7th annual Christmas Charity Appeal, and they're calling on the tourism industry and friends of . . .       

Cairns Regional Council is on track to meet this year’s financial targets in the second budget review for 2010/11. Mayor Val Schier said the purpose .    . .       

There has been a twist in the allegations from Mayor Val Schier directed at Federal MP for Leicchardt, Warren Entsch, over the Port Douglas' long awaited lagoon pool.
     

 The Bodies in Motion crew are back with a new production 'MYSTIFIED' which is set to match the enormous popularity of last year's show . . .       

The $500,000 shiny new Jet Sprinter cruised into Meridien Marina yesterday morning with Reef Sprinter owner Steve Sherwell at the helm.    . .       

Tourism Research Australia, a government research body, has released its first State of the Industry Report, and provides a damning assessment of tourism in Australia.

     

With the salvaging process of Haba's Evolution dive boat underway, Haba management focus is now firmly set on salvaging the. . . 

 Mayor Val Schier has slammed Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch and his involvement in last week's lagoon pool meeting held at . . .       

With the announcement of the Challenge Cairns triathlon a small group of six Port Douglas locals are going to take the challenge head on.... . .       

6 for 0 off 10. To those who don't follow cricket this means absolutely nothing, but for those who do they are individual bowling figures that will . . . 

More than 150 Queenslanders have passed Pool Safety Council approved pool safety inspection courses and are in the process of being licensed in the lead up to summer and . . .
     

 TripAdvisor, the website which boasts "over 40 million trusted traveller reviews and opinions" have been criticised for not removing outdated. . .       

October was a hectic and somewhat controversial month in the fast growing The Newsport Best Photo Competition. First there were ITssss .... . .       

The latest figures for arrivals at Cairns International Airport have been released with positive signs that more people are travelling to the area. . . 

Some of Queensland’s top sports identities will pass on their tips and skills to Mossman children at the 'Deadly Sports' Program on Wed. . .

Operators of Haba, the eye-catching multi-million dollar catamaran, were in meetings for most of yesterday to plan a way forward after their vessel sunk in the early hours of Sunday morning in Meridien Marina.
 
     

 With the lagoon pool back in the spot light after last week's meeting involving Member for Leicchardt Warren Entsch and a host of concerned . . .       

An army of conscientious volunteers fought a battle on the beaches of Snapper Island on Sunday, a battle against one of our region's greatest .... . .       

With Christmas just around the corner, it's time to spare a thought, and a few dollars to those less fortunate families in our area by contributing . . . 

That's the tag line to Tourism North Queensland's new branding which was launched on Friday in the tranquil surrounds of the Tanks Arts Centre in Cairns.
     

 The Port Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree are inviting local business operators to a Tourism Business . . .       

Four Mile beach and Palm Cove are set to become the first spots on the Queensland coast to host all terrain wheel chairs, creating access to . . . 

Sky Safari's Za Harricharan has been invited to join the board of Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree, and Wendy Morris has resigned as Chairman . . .

The UK's Ben Southall may not be a household name, but his job description certainly created interest around the world.
     

The Newport Editor, Roy Weavers, takes a swipe at some of the laws that are holding this town back. Astute observations or the ravings of a mad man? You decide.
 

The PD Chamber of Commerce AGM is being held at Combined Club from 12 noon next Tuesday 16 November with lunch to follow at 1pm.  So if you want to have your say don't miss this opportunity to come along.  $25 per person.  see advert over for details. . . 

 A new tourism campaign encouraging Victorian holidaymakers to visit the Tropics via Tiger Airways’ Melbourne to Cairns service has been . . .       

The Douglas Theatre Arts Group is the recipient of a $12,000 grant from Cairns Regional Council as part of a $115,000 distribution of funds.... . .       

Cairns looks set to host some of the world’s top rugby union players with plans to host a pre-season Super 15 clash between the Queensland  . . . 

Federal MP for Leichhardt Warren Entsch, Division 10 Councillor Julia Leu, and a group of concerned residents have vowed to end talk and start action on the long awaited lagoon pool project.
     

 Port Douglas is full of properties for sale. From one bedroom holiday apartments to multi-million dollar mansion, it's all here according to Ray     . . .       

Recent interest rate rises have meant higher mortgages for home owners. But for people building their home there may be some relief with .... . .       

A murder of Mo-Bro's (that's the correct collective term), gathered at the Court House Hotel last night to celebrate the natural beauty of the . . . 

Quicksilver will open the twelfth Cairns and Great Barrier Reef specialist retail travel shop in Shenyang, China this week. Shenyang is the capital of the Liaoning Province and is the most prosperous province of North East China. 
     

 Despite Government statistics showing an increase in both arrivals and departures in Australia, the Tourism and Transport Forum has . . .       

Australians are cruisey people and, according to P&O, we are becoming cruisier as we take to the seas in greater numbers by the year. With Port. . .       

Social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter are being misused by Australian travel companies according to James Gaskell, general . . . 

The newly formed Port Douglas Wine Company is inviting all food and beverage industry workers to come and enjoy an hour with great   . . .

The Far North Queensland landscape is renowned for providing inspiration for the many artists that visit or reside here. In the case of Scott . . .

Winners of the inaugural Tropical Innovation Awards were announced at a gala celebration last Friday night. The north’s brightest creative stars showcased their innovations. . .
     

 In the wee hours of Sunday morning, University of Queensland PhD Candidate Qamar Schuyler, hosted Australia's only viewing of the Great . . .       

Port Douglas' bravest men banded together in the face of adversity at The Court House Hotel on a sunny Saturday afternoon to raise money. . .       

It's been one week since the Melbourne Cup with tales of big winners and bigger losers. But here's a Cup day story you won't have heard   . . .

Sugarworld will be returned to its former glory as a well loved waterpark with a decision to build a new and enhanced waterslide. After intensive community  FGGirls Night In. . .     

Cairns Regional Council has issued its second annual State of the Environment report which measures their environmental performance in 2009-10. . .       

The new edition of Port Douglas' very own glossy visitor magazine hits town this week, chock full of stories about why our area is a premium tropical holiday destination 365 days a year.
 
     

 The Wildlife Habitat hosted the opening of a major conference for Queensland’s zoo and wildlife park industry on last Thursday evening. The focus . . .       

A meeting held in Brisbane last Wednesday between a Tourism Tropical North Queensland delegate group which included Mayor Val Schier   . .  . .       

A new guide on how to sell Indigenous experiences to the domestic market has been released by Tourism Australia. According to TA the guide was . . . 

The rivalry between Port Douglas and Mossman mo-bro's is growing faster than the mo's themselves as the Movember trash talk continues. Port's    . . .

More than ninety members of the North Queensland Local Government Association (NQLG) congregated at the Port Douglas Community Hall yesterday.
     

In the immortal words of Carl Weathers of Predator fame, "That's a real nasty habit you've got there." But it's what happens after the act that gets on my wick.

 

 An Australian artist based in Port Douglas is putting it all on the line in the name of art, conservation, and understanding as he strives to complete . . .       

A brave group of men will be making the ultimate sacrifice at The Court House Hotel tomorrow from 1pm in order to raise money for the Shaw. .  . .       

If you're looking for a break from the February heat, an intrepid group of skiers will be heading across the equator to Hokkaido, Japan, to experience . . . 

Every year, an estimated 6 million tonnes of debris enters our oceans, most of which is plastic. In Australia alone, we throw away about 4,000 plastic bags every minute and use about 4.5 billion plastic bags annually.
     

 Kochie and his Sunrise morning program crew are one step closer to visiting Port Douglas thanks to the efforts of Century 21 Port Douglas' . . .       

A representative group from Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ), including Mayor Val Schier was in Brisbane yesterday to attend a Queen . .  . .       

With the impending wet season, and to help residents prepare for any storms that may visit us during that time, Cairns Regional Council is offer     . . . 

It's the one day of the year that most of us enjoy a flutter, and there were some big winners at the Court House Hotel in Port Douglas come 2.05pm yesterday.
 
     

 The 12th TNQ Tourism Awards were held at the Cairns Convention Centre on Friday night where 420 members and guests attended a gala dinner . . .       

Australian tourism business indicators are at their lowest levels for a year as future bookings dwindle for a fourth straight quarter. The Tourism . .  . .       

Tangaroa Blue Ocean Care Society are organising a clean up of Snapper Island on 14 November, and are looking for volunteers (and volunteers with. . . 

Mayor Val Schier has called on the most creative kids in the region, challenging them to create a tropical design for the Cairns Regional Council’s    . . .

Over 1,000 eager music lovers flocked to Sunset On The Park 2 at Rex Smeal Park on Saturday to listen to some of the finest local music our area . . .     

 "Absolutely disastrous marketing." That's how former Tourism Queensland head Jim Kennedy describes TQ's latest campaign 'Queensland, Where . . .       

A perfect day greeted riders of all abilities as they challenged themselves in the name of charity by riding from Port Douglas to Cape Tribulation, and . .  . .       

Some local dancers are one step closer to turning their dreams into reality after being accepted into some of Australia's most reputable dance organis . . . 

The town is abuzz with Melbourne Cup fever, and what better place to watch all the action than Port Douglas with the forecast for Flemington pred pre    . . .

The new edition of 'The Golf Guide for Australia' has just been published for 2011 and the Port Douglas region has two golf courses in the top 100 . . .     

 Mayor Val Schier has welcomed more than 50 new Australians to the Cairns community. The monthly ceremony saw new citizens pledge . . .       

The Daintree Rainforest block previously owned and used by Port Douglas legend Christopher Skase to grow the now iconic Oil Palms that       . .  . .       

Following our story from Thursday (Oct 28) of last week, we are very grateful to Kym Cheatham CEO of the new marketing initiative called 'Eco . . .