'Dengue fever return to north Qld surprises authorities' -

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...section=justin

Just be an informed traveller no matter where you go; observe and use precautions suggested and have fun.

I'd like to express my sincere appreciation to the OP for starting this thread, as it's helped me to solve 6-down in today's Sydney Morning Herald cryptic crossword.

Clue: Study half guests for fever.
Answer: DENGUE

That's all.

All cases currently involve travelers and no local transmissions.

That's good to know, Saltuarius. I've been out of town for a couple of weeks so heard nothing, but not a mention of any possible dengue fever outbreak in local paper yesterday or today, and the Cairns Post isn't slow in reporting any hint of a potential problem.

Certainly hasn't stopped my friends spending a week in Port Douglas next week, nor would it stop me. Knowing the authorities and media aren't reticent about reporting outbreaks, however small, is a plus.

Pat, have you sen the new heritage trail? Apparently the trail map and brochure can be downloaded from 2pm EAST today. http://www.stratfordhistory.org.au/