Annual AAA STAR rating inspections on accommodation in Port Douglas are underway, with star struck providers scrambling to present their rooms . . .     

While debate continues on how to improve road safety in our area, the accidents keep happening. Will Devlin shares his considered opinion with The Viewpoint in a bid to stop the carnage.

 

A new cyclone five rated building is currently under construction by Council and will provide a centre for the efficient preparation and response . . .       

It's Port vs Mossman in a competition which pits town against town, man against man, mo against mo, in that most fashionable of fundraisers . .  . .       

The Go Troppo Arts Festival is nearing its close, but there's still time for you to be awakened to some of the creative talent on display in our  . . . 

Support is being gathered in a campaign to attract the 7 Network's morning show presenter, David Kosh, to Port Douglas in a bid to promote         . . .     

Carnivale and Challenge Cairns organisers will meet in mid-January to discuss how to coordinate both events in order to maximise the benefit to . . .       

As part of a push to improve ecotourism in Australia, a collective of sustainable eco-lodges is looking to take on the world. The lodges target  . . . 

Division 10 Councillor Julia Leu has joined the Board of the Wet Tropics Management Authority (WTMA). The WTMA is responsible for managing    . . .

Rumours abound that the sale of the famous Sheraton Mirage Resort in Port Douglas has been finalised, although those close to negotiations are . .  . .       

A National Dugong and Turtle Protection Plan is on the agenda in Parliament this week with Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch and         . . .     

Noosa is currently hosting the Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism conference, a four day event which focuses on building a successful ecotourism . . .       

A new adventure tourism event is heading to Port Douglas, hot on the heels of the recent Challenge Cairns announcement. A mountain bike fest . . . 

To book with a travel agent, or book direct? That is the question that millions of travellers ask themselves when planning a holiday. It seems . . .       

The Challenge Cairns triathlon event, one of the richest of its kind with a EUR100,000 in prize money, has been well publicised since its announce. . .     

Hold on to your hats, a custom built jet boat is just days away from arriving in Port Douglas, the newest addition to the Reef Sprinter fleet. Reef . . .       

The Cairns Cleaner Seas Alliance Project has received national recognition by seizing two awards for engineering. The awards including the . . .       

A sold out function at the Court House Hotel was how 120 ladies decided to spend their Saturday night, while raising much needed money for . . . 

A Coral Sea marine park is back on the agenda after new research from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature highlighted . . .

According to a media release received from Tourism Queensland (TQ) last week, helping tourism businesses prepare for possible severe . . .     

International travel trends to Queensland were discussed by Tourism Queensland's international regional directors, who were in Brisbane today . . .       

Tourism Australia head Andrew McEvoy has said that despite the rising value of the Aussie dollar, he is confident international arrivals will continue . . .     

The Douglas region has been well represented in the Tropical Innovation Awards, with four entrants in the Tropical innovation, & Eco Innovation . . .       

Each year around 100 work-related fatalities and nearly 30,000 serious injuries occur at work places across the state, a poignant reminder a Safe . . .       

Airfares, accommodation, and car rental prices are expected to rise by as much as 10% as the global economy gradually improves after the GFC . . .       

40,000 people pass through Meridien Marina each year, and they'll soon be treated to some of the areas finest art . The 'Beautiful Art Spaces' project . . .     

The search is on for unsung heroes and inspiring leaders as Cairns Regional Council calls for nominees in the 2011 Citizen of the Year Awards . . .       

The newly established Port Douglas/Mossman Support Group held their first meeting in September which was welcomed by the local community . . .       

Yacht racing continued in the Douglas region on the weekend as the Port Douglas Yacht Club Championship Spring Series hit the waves on Sunday . . . 

Cairns is set to host what has been touted as Australia's answer to the famous Hawaiian Ironman, with a triathlon event called 'Challenge Cairns'. . .     

With Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) predictions for a hotter and wetter than normal wet season, Council is urging each householder to prepare an . . .       

Now in its fourth straight year, the 2010 Port Douglas Beer Festival was held from noon 'til late on Saturday 16 October at the Court House Hotel. . .       

Rain gets a bad wrap up here. People have convinced themselves that it's the party pooper that tells all of the tourists that it's late and time to. . . . 
 
 

Fond memories of the inaugural Sunset in the Park in 2008 was a motivating factor for organisers to bring the event back this year. 2,000 people packed FGGirls Night In. . .     

Australia continues to be one of the worst environmental performers on the planet after being ranked in the top 10 most unsustainable countries . . .       

SANDS, a local support group helping families who have experienced the death of a baby held their annual 'Walk to remember' at Cairns . . .       

Tourism Minister, Peter Lawlor, has helped launch TQ's 'Queensland, Where Australia Shines' brand campaign in the UK, and social networking . . .       

In what comes as no surprise to many late night passengers to and from Cairns, Tiger Airways continues to languish in its performance in terms of . . . 

It must be very confusing as a financial commentator to present any sense to the general public regarding a strong Aussie dollar. The truth of the matter is that . . .

The Cairns based tourism network club appropriately named SKAL came to Port Douglas yesterday (Oct 14th) for their annual visit. SKÅL FGGirls Night In. . .     

The Milo in2cricket Have-A-Go kids programme is back up and running at Mossman Primary School conducted every Wednesday arvo at 4pm. . .

Cairns Regional Council has given approval for residential homes to available for short term letting in what they describe as providing a "clear direction". . .

There are a number of worthy causes that need our support, be they of a local, national, or global level. Whether you've been personally affected or just . . .

Fiji is going gangbusters as Australians flock to the Pacific paradise in record numbers. So what's stopping us from getting these travellers to come here instead?

Like the fire season in the south, it's important to plan and prepare early for any cyclones and severe storms that may visit our area. The forthcoming . . .

Port Douglas’ famous heritage listed Sugar Wharf is to be protected under a set of guidelines ensuring its future as part of the town’s waterfront  FGGirls Night In. . .     

Port Douglas is being showcased to a growing number of people through its Facebook page, breaking through the 4,000 fan barrier. The Facebook page, coordinated by . . .       

You're invited to the Clink Theatre to see the final show of 'Mapping the Heart', a celebration of the talents of members of the Douglas arts community . . . 

Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree will receive a branding toolkit from Tourism Queensland on 4 November, allowing our area to maximise the potential for the. . .

The idea of channelling water from North Queensland rivers to southern areas including NSW, Victoria, and South Australia is being pursued again. . . .

Cancer Council Queensland is calling on all women in the area to get their girlfriends together this month and register to host a 'Girls Night In'...     

From 10am this Saturday and 8am on Sunday, the PDSLSC will host the SLS Branch Championships with around 600 competitors ready to test.....       

 The Port Douglas Yacht Club Championship Spring Series continued on Saturday with Heat 3. The fleet enjoyed some excellent sailing conditions. . . 

The Glades Ballroom at the Sheraton Mirage Hotel was at full capacity on Friday night as the community rallied together to show support, and raise money . . .

Queensland's tourism industry is under threat from the mining boom according to farmers and environmentalists who say that open-cut mines and other .   . .

The standard of photos in the Court House Hotel Best Photo Competition continues to impress as nearly 100 votes were received from . . .     

Forget the X Factor and Australian Idol, the KIND (Kids In Need of Donations) 'Look who's got talent' quest is the one our region's budding . . .       

Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor and Gold Coast Tourism CEO Martin Winter launched the Gold Coast's new tourism brand platform last Friday, 8 October . . .

Welcome to the Clink theatre a fascinating building where even more captivating action happens on the stage. Only in this historical building can the .   . .

The beauty, water quality and birdlife of the Cattana Wetlands will be enhanced by the addition of ten floating islands to the waterways of the nature . . . .     

The inaugural Port Douglas Magazine Awards were held on Wednesday night to recognise the tireless efforts of the people who make our area such . . .

In a fight to counter the rising Aussie dollar, the head of Ecotourism Australia says tour operators and the products they offer must become more .   . .

It was good and bad news for arrivals to Cairns Airport in August as the redevelopment neared its completion. On the domestic travel front . . .     

It’s been a long season but the famous, some say infamous, Radio Port Douglas Sports Show will successfully reach it’s Grand Final show this coming . . .       

Tourism Queensland's latest campaign 'Queensland, Where Australia Shines' has generated $3.7 million worth of publicity, according to State Premier . . .

A new grant program to support sustainable tourism growth in Queensland has been launched. Member for Cook Jason O’Brien MP said the Tourism  .   . .

Douglas Shire Meals on Wheels will receive a much needed funding boost of $34,156 to purchase kitchen equipment, and to help the organisation .  . .      

Mrs Claus and her elves will join Mayor Val Schier today for the launch of the 2010 Mayor’s Christmas Appeal. “Once again it is the time of year when . . .       

The launch of the redeveloped Cairns Airport is expected to enhance tourism in the region, according to Deputy Premier and Minister for . . .

Cairns Regional Council will think pink in October to support Breast Cancer Awareness month. Mayor Val Schier said “There are some sobering breast.   . .

While we are extremely lucky to be living in such a spot as this, there are people who still need support from our community from time to time.  . .      

“Australia’s Got Talent”, Channel Seven's entertainment program, is heading our way in search for anyone of any age with any special skill or talent. . .       

Literally thousands of ideas on 'entertaining Oprah' have flooded in to Tourism Australia's office as tourism operators and bodies scramble . . .

I know that it’s not the easiest habit for most people, and most people’s experiences consist of starting and stopping and starting again. Which is fine  . . .

Port Douglas-based singer songwriter Omid Master is back with a new single. The performer, who has been writing and recording under the guise   .  . .      

The organisers of the Port Douglas Magazine Awards are delighted to announce that there are now an additional 25 tickets available for this . . .

According to Ecotourism Australia CEO, Kym Cheatham, Australia's tourism industry needs to paint itself a deeper shade of green and be more responsible . . .

The Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival was recently on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait Islands. The festival is run every two years and showcases . . . .       

Neil Breen, the editor of Australia’s highest-selling newspaper The Sunday Telegraph has a regular spot on Fridays Win Television's .  . .      

Mayor Val Schier and Division 10 Councillor Julia Leu have welcomed the input and support of the recently established Port Douglas Master Plan  . . . . . . . .

Producers of the amazing pre-tour production of 'Woman before a glass', the incredible life and times of Peggy Guggenheim, one of the  . . . . .

Time is getting close when US megastar talk show host Oprah Winfrey will be sharing the message with tens of millions of her viewers across    .  . . .      

For just one night on October 22nd, The Audreys are coming to the Tanks Arts Centre to perform and promote their latest album, "Sometime. . . . . .