Big ships are big news for Port Douglas and Newsport Daily’s latest Free Print edition out today has the news on a bold plan to reboot a shipping industry in the Shire.

Some heavyweights have thrown their support behind a plan to set up the Port Douglas outh wharf for ship repairs and refitting in what would be a major boost for the region.

In other news, a scam warning has been issued by job seekers in the Douglas Shire as trusted social media sites are being used to advertise fake jobs; medical records at our regional hospitals have gone digital and Port Douglas is home to the first “digital newborn”; and the controversial Wangetti Trail is being pushed to the top of a national tourism promotions campaign.

More than $9 million is being chased for upgrades to Bloomfield Track and the son of a former CEO has had his day in court, convicted for armed robbery.
We have all the colour and action of Port Douglas Carnivale with a bright and fun two page picture special, there is plenty of community news and the best of business features including a look at the great work of Cora Remedial Massage & Bodywork in Cooya Beach.

Dozens of readers have their say in Print and we have packed our What’s On page with social snaps and all the information on what to do and when to do it.

And if you love sport and supporting your local team, Newsport Daily Print has packed in news on all three football codes - AFL, soccer and rugby - and even gives a special taste of Gaelic action. Not to forget the more sedate, but highly competitive, lawn bowls too.