The hip pocket hits and boom times feature in Newsport Daily Print

It is BOOM time for Port Douglas and surrounds, with school holidays propelling spending in the region and filling accommodation venues.

That is front page news in the fresh, first and free edition of Newsport Daily Print out today across the region.

We bring you the details of occupancy rates in our accommodation venues and bring you up to speed on how local businesses are feeling about the peak season for our tourism and hospitality trade.

But there’s more to Douglas than tourism, and we have it covered.

We let you know where the hit to the hip pocket in the new financial year is coming, from council rates to new fees and charges from our State Government…. Sorry!

The news doesn’t get too much more positive with our coverage of the great fuel price debate and details about the cut to the rainforest rebate by Douglas Shire Council.

But we’re on hand to brighten your day with a collection of fun social pics and some good news for our sporting teams, with wins by the footy Crocs and a State squad.

The controversial Wangetti Trail continues to cause debate with a new funding announcement, while Cyclone Jasper, or the costs from it, come back to haunt us.