You may have already noticed our website pop-up asking for your support. As we welcome the new year, we’re recommitting to what matters most: delivering free, accurate, and reliable news for the residents and ratepayers of the Douglas Shire. And we’re inviting you, our community, to be part of it.

At Newsport, our goal is to deliver free, independent, accurate and reliable news for the residents and ratepayers of the Douglas Shire.

We are not funded by any government institution, which means we rely entirely on advertising and donations from our readers to pay our qualified journalists and run both our website and print edition.

If you value this service, a financial contribution of any size is greatly appreciated. Every donation goes directly to supporting local reporters, nurturing junior and freelance journalists, and keeping our website secure and accessible.

Your support helps ensure vital local stories continue to reach your inbox and our community. Every contribution strengthens independent, community-driven journalism and helps Newsport remain free for everyone.

We’d like to take a moment to thank our existing supporters. Your generosity has a real impact, from highlighting local events and businesses to covering stories that matter most to our region. We truly appreciate your ongoing support and couldn’t do this without you.