A more robust temporary bypass - designed to withstand high tides and carry semi-trailers - will be constructed at Noah Creek, marking a major step toward delivering the new dual-lane bridge.…
You may have heard that the government is proposing a new levy on tech giants like Google and Facebook to help fund Australian journalism.
Before you look away, thinking ‘what has this got to do…
The Raiders ran out victors in an entertaining Far North Queensland Rugby Union try-fest on Saturday evening, beating the Southside Crusaders 46-29 at home.
Port Douglas got away to a perfect…
Cooya Beach, Newell Beach, and Wonga Beach have been chosen as the only Queensland region set to take part in a national trial of a new phone emergency-warning system.
The Federal Government’s…
A huge roar went up around Port Douglas Sports Complex during the second quarter of the clash on Saturday as Dustin “Dusty” Martin employed his trademark “don’t argue” move on a hapless South…
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Just as we need doctors, teachers and firefighters, every community needs a news service that reflects the information needs of the places…
Operators of the Daintree Gateway Fruit Stall have been left frustrated by a late night fruit raid with two individuals helping themselves to produce while leaving only a fraction of the money the…
Wonga Beach Rural Fire Brigade volunteer Ellen Ross has been recognised for her tireless service and dedication to her community as part of the Northern Region Rural Fire Service Queensland…
Today is World Press Freedom Day, and Newsport is inviting the Douglas Shire community to help keep our local reporting free and independent by having your donation doubled as part of a nationwide…
Today is World Press Freedom Day, and Newsport is inviting the Douglas Shire community to help keep our local reporting free and independent by having your donation doubled as part of a nationwide…
Today is World Press Freedom Day, and Newsport is inviting the Douglas Shire community to help keep our local reporting free and independent by having your donation doubled as part of a nationwide…
UPDATED: Douglas Shire residents have questioned the council’s “crackdown” on trailers, caravans and boats parked in suburban streets, saying some streets are being targeted and council…
“Significant service disruptions” are expected by one local union at Douglas Shire Council in coming weeks after a pay dispute has escalated across the past fortnight.
Australian Workers’ Union…
A Mossman-based music group is set to release a new song and video this month about their experiences growing up in the Far North Queensland Douglas Shire town.
The track Still Believing by…
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Lisa McCafferty
It's $16 return for the Burnspoint ferry in West Ballina. Same distance and its actually an ex-Daintree ferry.
Gabby Ritter
Would be interesting to know how…
AFL great Dusty Martin has wowed the Crocs juniors at training this afternoon, posing for photos, signing autographs and helping out with training drills.
Martin, who will guest star for the Port…
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Why compromise on a conventional home when you can secure a private mountain-view sanctuary, complete with your own freshwater source and a premier lifestyle…
Two of the region's better-known clubs are getting ready to spend some welcome cash.
Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club and the Douglas Shire Motor Sports Association are among those who…
More Far-North-Queensland-based tourists will be able to ride on the Daintree ferry and visit Mossman Gorge for free from this Friday until the end of June after Douglas Shire Council voted to…
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The tropical waterfront is set to come alive this May as Savannah Sounds returns to Rex Smeal Park for Port Douglas Carnivale.
Following the massive success of last…
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