NEWSPORT NEWSFEED: AJ Hackett drops Hong Kong partnership announcement
Friday, October 25
AJ Hackett International (AJHI), the global leader in adventure tourism, has announced a major new partnership with Ocean Park Hong Kong to create Skypark Hong Kong, a world-class adventure zone within Hong Kong’s “Ocean Park”.
Drawing on decades of expertise, including lessons learned at Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett, the project will be operated by a joint venture between AJ Hackett International and Shun Tak Holdings.
For over 34 years, Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett has been a cornerstone of adventure tourism in the region. The insights gained from managing operations in Cairns’ World Heritage-listed rainforests have also shaped AJHI’s approach to sustainability and environmental care. AJHI’s Australia office is located adjacent to the Skypark Cairns site, where much of the planning for this groundbreaking project is being conducted.
Cape York roads updates
The Cape York Region Package (CYRP) Taskforce will provide an update on the upgrade of the Peninsula Developmental Road (PDR) in Cairns on November 7.
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Tropical North Chief Executive Officer Sonja Johnson said CYRP Taskforce Co-Chairs Professor Hurriyet Babacan and Professor Allan Dale would join representativesfrom the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) for the meeting at the Cairns RSL Club from 10am to 12pm.
“The community will hear an update on the Stage 2 upgrade of the PDR, the Archer River Bridge, and work on community access roads,” she said.
“They will also be given the opportunity to discuss and understand the priorities of Cape communities along the Peninsula Development Road (PDR) for Stage 3 of the program.”
Why you can't vote early in Port
Wondering why there has been no early voting booth in Port Douglas for this Queensland State Election?
Volunteers outside the pre polling booth in Mossman say it is no different to previous State Elections and have reminded voters that in a Federal Election, Port Douglas has a pre poll and Mossman does not.
Their observations suggested around 95 per cent of voters were locals and there had been a lot of Port Douglas residents making the trip across to Mossman. FULL STORY HERE
Cook candidates make final pitch
On the eve of the Queensland State Election, Newsport asked those vying for Cook to answer the same set of questions so you, the voter, could compare apples with apples as you decide who will get your vote.
Read what they have to say. FULL STORY HERE
Palm Cove takes Best Beach title
Palm Cove has just been crowned the "Best Beach in the World" in a prestigious travel poll and list of the world's best beaches compiled by editors and readers of Conde Nast Traveller magazine, beating out global icons like the Maldives and Hawaii. FULL STORY HERE
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