Sat 25 May

Foodie fun for final Carnivale weekend | The Newsport

Fri 7.45am Food fans from across the region are expected to converge on Port Douglas this weekend to enjoy a host of foodie fun.

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This week: "What does Carnivale mean to you?"

"What does Carnivale mean to you?" | The Newsport
"It's about promoting the area; we have so much to offer, it's great to be able to share it with other people." Malia, Wicked Willie's Jewellery
"Everyone's happy! I loved seeing everyone dressed up for Food and Wine, getting into the spirit of the Great Gatsby. It brought positivity to the area." Mark, Sassi Cucina
"It's a celebration of all things Port Douglas; sunshine, friends, laughter, and good times." Ella, The Happy Herb Shop
Lure Restaurant Port Douglas
Port puts stylish foot forward at Modèle13 fashion show  | The Newsport

Fri 8.00am Port’s historic Sugar Wharf hosted the inaugural Modèle13 fashion show on Tuesday night, with seven local boutiques and designers...

    

            

Port Douglas charity lunch | The Newsport

Mon 11:01am  Local day spa wellness@port was named one of the best in the business by the world's biggest travel site, TripAdvisor...

New liquor laws for community groups | The Newsport

Friday 4.55pm New liquor laws make it it easier for community groups to hold events without the need to obtain liquor permits...

Ice creams competition in Port’s Clipper Cup | The Newsport

Thursday 8.00am Far North Queensland Port Douglas' yachting tradition continued at the Carnivale weekend, with 21 competitors....

Licensing overhaul for Queensland drivers  | The Newsport

Thurs 8.00am Young adults drivers will have to pass a more stringent licensing test, and licensed seniors will need annual medical check-ups...

    

            

The Gibsons conquer China | The Newsport

Wed 7.50am After 7 gruelling hours we have now conquered the Great Wall Marathon and now that it's done I must admit I loved it!

Cairns Airport to continue as Ironman sidekick | The Newsport

Wed 8.00am Cairns Airport’s partnership with IRONMAN Cairns will continue for the next three years, with the airport extending its...

    

            

CRC presents $200k in community grants | The Newsport

Wednesday 7.58am There were three successful applicants from the Douglas (Div 10) Region withintwo categories of grant totalling $18,000.

Open Mic Night at Parrotfish Lodge Port Douglas  | The Newsport

Tues 8.10am Open Mic nights: The training ground for future comedy headliners. The Parrotfish hosted a stand up comp on Sunday...

    

            

Wine, Food and a taste of Port | The Newsport

Tuesday 8.27am Port revisited the Roaring Twenties on Saturday Night, with a Great Gatsby-themed event showcasing the region's best food and wine...

Danny Ross straight through to Top 12

Danny Ross through to final twelve on The Voice | The Newsport

Tues 3.00pm  Local Douglas Shire artist Danny Ross moved a little closer to his winning dream as he was voted straight through to the final twelve of WIN televisions blockbuster talent show, 'The Voice' by Joel Madden team coach of Team Joel.  Madden said the reason he was voting him through was because Danny was the artist with whom he had so much more to do. Next Monday he goes back with the other contestants to try to generate the most public votes he can muster to keep him in the hunt for top honours. In the meantime, Go Danny, well done, make us proud!!!

Free garden mulch giveaway | The Newsport

Tues 7.55am Garden mulch will be made available to residents free of charge from CRC waste transfer stations THIS weekend....

Carnivale 2013 Beach Day Family Fun at Four Mile Beach Port Douglas  | The Newsport

Mon 7.55am Estimated by many to be the biggest crowd ever, the locals poured onto Four Mile Beach on Saturday to join in a whole mess of fun... 

    

            

Weather holds for Port Douglas Carnivale 2013 Street Parade | The Newsport

Monday 10.30am The Gods were kind to us this year and a beautiful evening welcomed in the Carnivale 2013 Street Parade....

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