Mon 11.30am The annual coral spawning on the reef is set to occur in November as conditions become conducive to the natural phenomenon.            

Mon 8.15am A local family have initiated an innovative baby sitting solution which is sure to become popular in the area for many reasons.          

Mon 8.13am The marketing plan and budget for Tourism Port Douglas Daintree for the 2011/12 financial year has been made available to the public.
        

Fri 1.51am It's Friday at last, and we've been sent an email which has done the rounds over the years but is funny nonetheless. 

Fri 11.51am After a 10 year journey, Australia’s first origin grown chocolate made from cocoa grown in Queensland’s Mossman region is ready.           

Fri 8.21am Residents can look for job opportunities in the mining industry at an expo in Cairns next week. Will people sign up by choice?          

Fri 8.18am Whitelion co-founder and AFL premiership player, Glenn Manton, is in Port Douglas to take part in tomorrow's Jungle Ride.
        

Thu 11.58am A commemorative plaque has been presented by the Captain of the Royal Caribbean International cruise line to Port officials.          

Thu 8.32am The brand new Botanic Gardens – Tanks Arts Centre Visitors Centre will officially open its doors to the public this weekend.        

Thu 8.29am Homeowners have just over two weeks to register their pool to avoid a fine of up to $2000.  Find out how to register here.
        

Wed 10.27am Sunset in the Park is fast becoming one of the most anticipated events in Port Douglas, showcasing the region's best musical talent. 

Wed 6:20am Adam Burckhardt, founder of Port Douglas based iTOURS has responded to the reports regarding the launch of TTNQ's Tripwolf.       

Wed 6:17am VIDEO: Three new inductees into the Port Douglas Magazine's Hall of Fame were announced at the Magazine Awards on Friday.
        

Tue 8.15am Around 120 of the region's finest tourism and hospitality operators walked the red carpetfor the 2011 Port Douglas Magazine Awards.
        

Tue 9.05am After 5160 votes were counted, the winners have been announced in the 2011 Port Douglas Magazine Awards. See winners here.         

Tue 8.18am Annetta Tantanis has been recognised for her hard work and dedication to the town with the Chamber of Commerce Young Achiever Award .

Mon 1.06pm A charity Melbourne Cup luncheon will be held at the Port Douglas Surf Club onto raise funds and awareness for breast cancer.       

Mon 8.21am Three Cairns Regional Council divisions have been altered to ensure an even distribution of voters at the 2012 election.

Mon 8.18am Figures have been released by Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree giving an insight into the operation of the local tourism body.
        

Fri 8.19am Key tourism industry people from around Australia are meeting with local tourism operators at this week’s “Inbound Up North.”     

Fri 8.15am A 20 year Community Plan has been adopted for the Cairns region, providing a broad set of guidelines for planning and development.

Thu 12.30pm Strom Gould's privately owned paintings, prints and paraphenalia are being presented as part of a one night only exhibition.     

Thu 8.19am Kindergarten fee relief is now available for eligible families, regardless of where they access their kindergarten program.                           

Thu 8.17am TPDD chairman, Gordon Wellham, has urged members to speak up if they are unhappy with the direction of the local tourism body. 
        

Wed 2.01pm The investigation into the Royal Hotel fire in Mossman has hit a wall with no suspects identified and all leads exhausted.    

Wed 9.30am The long-running Australian soap opera, Neighbours, has commenced filming in Port but the weather gods aren't cooperating.                         

Wed 7.05am Evie Shaw is working hard to regain her strength and fitness with the help of local athlete and fitness trainer, Nick Carling.         

Wed 7.02am The imminent launch of TTNQ's tour booking application has raised the ire of some The Newsport readers . Read the latest here.
        

Tue 1.57pm The battle for cleaner beaches has been stepped up with one concerned resident promoting a rubbish-free coastline.  

Tue 8.06am A new face will be joining the board of Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree at tonight's AGM with plans to get members more involved.                        

Tue 8.04am VIDEO: An Ellis Beach nipper has appealed to the government to install a pedestrian crossing after her friend was hit by a car .
        

Mon 2.21am Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas has been named the State’s best hotel for its environmentally-friendly green policies by the QHA.                       

Mon 7.45am TTNQ are on the hunt for local tourism businesses to list on their new smart phone application - a concept which is strangely familiar.
        

Fri 12.15pm The manager of Paws and Claws has welcomed the State Government’s proposed harsher penalites imposed to animal cruelty cases.  

Fri 8.18am A 32 year-old Port Douglas man has been charged with assault and occasioning bodily harm after allegedly attacking a tourist.                      

Fri 8.05am Protesters are gathering in Cairns tomorrow to fight against economic inequality that has attracted thousands to Occupy Wall St.
        

Thu 11.49am Nine girls from the Port Douglas Academy of Performing Arts have jumped at the opportunity to attend an "acro/dance workshop." 

Thu 7.43am  EXCLUSIVE: Australian acting legend, Barry Crocker, says he is grieving the loss of Diane Cilento, who passed away last week.                     

Thu 7.40am The issue of Port Douglas’ neglected parks has raised its head again with Council citicised for its lack of care of Market Park.
        

Wed 1.59pm Wonga Beach is becoming known as a birdwatchers paradise of late, particularly of rare species that are rarely seen here.  

Wed 9.44am After an expensive local advertising campaign asking residents to be water wise, one resident has caught Council red handed.
        

Wed 8.20am In what has been one of the most hotly debated decisions in the Best Photo Competition's history, a winner has been declared.                    

Wed 8.14am A Main Roads Dept safety audit has found no fault with the notorious Captain Cook Hwy and Port Douglas Road intersection.
        

Tue 3.25pm EXCLUSIVE: The mother of a French tourist who was seriously injured in a car accident in July has appealed to government authorities .
        

Tue 2.46pm The Tropical North Theatre Co and Clink Theatre are presenting ‘A Short Play Showcase;’ two original plays performed back to back.

Tue 10.55am Voting for the 2011 Port Douglas Magazine Business awards is closed, votes have been counted, and the red carpet is being rolled out.        

Tue 8.08am A 2.58 hectare parcel of land that was to be the third and final stage of the former Balé Resort has been listed for sale. Details here.                   

Tue 8.05am VIDEO - Tributes have flowed in for actress and FNQ arts pioneer, Diane Cilento, who passed away last Thursday, aged 78.
        

Mon 11.28am Want to run the Great Barrier Reef Marathon without raising a sweat? Volunteers are needed to help run the event next month.                  

Mon 8.20am Secretary of KIND, Jenny White, praised the community for their continued support in what has been a challenging time.
       

Fri 3.12pm Here are another 10 of Tony's best to see out Friday. We're not saying they're any good, just that they're Tony's best...

UPDATED Fri 10.53am Diane Cilento has passed away after a long battle with illness. Already there are calls for her to be honoured.
      

Fri 8.22am Sustainable hunting practices will take place over the next five years and there will be no traditional hunting of turtle and turtle eggs.                

Fri 8.14am Dr Hiromi Hasai was 14 years old when an atomic bomb was dropped on his hometown of Hiroshima                 , killing tens of thousands of people. 
    

Thu 12.37am An organisation which encourages its members to invest capital funds in new and innovative concepts will open a branch in FNQ.                                

Thu 8.28am Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery has won the Most Successful Exhibiter category at the Perth Wine Show held recently.               

Thu 8.25am Gay marriage has not yet been legally recognised in Australia, but a Port Douglas couple has thumbed their noses at the Government .
    

Wed 2.28am Port Douglas Police welcomed a new member to their ranks yesterday. Senior Constable Stephen James comes from the one-man...       

Wed 10.58am Council has moved to make use of State Government funding to help pay for part of the first stage of the Daintree Gateway project.                               

Wed 8.16am  An entrepreneurial tourist got more than he bargained for after seeing a niche in the after-hours snack market last week.              

Wed 8.13am A ground-breaking doco produced by a Mossman-born woman has set a precedent in helping to break the world sex slave trade.
    

Tue 2.40pm Two students from the Port Douglas Academy of Performing Arts have proven that passion, hard work, and determination pay off.      

Tue 10.57am As part of October’s Crime Prevention Month, residents are being encouraged to make the most of the new Policelink phone service.                              

Tue 7.58am There were one or two surprises in store for volunteers who took part in the 2011 Snapper Island Clean Up last weekend.             

Tue 7.55am On Thursday night there stood the most photographed building in Mossman. By the weekend there was no evidence of its existence .
    

Mon 12.03pm A charity bowls night will be held at the Mossman Bowls Club on Saturday October 8, to raise funds in the fight against cancer.                             

Mon 8.04am  After 13 years the Cairns Frog Hospital is looking for a new home in the former Douglas Shire, and if you're a home owner you can help.             

Mon 8.03am Now is as good a time as any to reflect on the history of the Royal Hotel which was destroyed by fire for a second time last week.