Last week I attended the parent, teacher function at Mossman High. It was a great insight into the dedication of the teachers there and I always get valuable feedback that I can take back to my…
A stalwart of Marine Rescue Port Douglas, John Clifford, was awarded life membership at the recent AGM for his long (15-year) voluntary service to the organisation and to the Douglas community in…
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Since opening its doors in March this year, Lichi Restaurant, nestled on vibrant Wharf Street, has quickly become a beloved fixture in Port Douglas’ culinary scene.
Named after…
After weeks of amazing scarecrow creations and community voting, the competition has been a great success and Newsport is excited to announce the winners of the first Douglas Shire Scarecrow…
The Mossman Show has again proven a big hit with the Douglas Shire community, with two days of fun, enjoyment, colour and movement for all to experience.
Ideal weather conditions and a great…
LNP candidate for Cook at this year’s state election, David Kemp, says his side of politics is “committed” to raising the height of the problem Bushy Creek bridge on Mossman Mount Molloy Road.
The…
There have been yet more Daintree Ferry disruptions and again tourism operators north of the river say they’ve been left in the lurch by what they claim is bad, or no, communication from Douglas…
Mossman Show will be a welcome event for many in the community this weekend, after a tough year of natural disasters and the closure of the sugar mill.
There are packed schedules of show…
This Sunday, the Port Douglas Catholic Church will come alive with the timeless melodies of Mozart, providing the community with a special evening of classical music performed by talented local…
The Supreme Court trial over the murder of Toyah Cordingley has been delayed until next year.
Rajwinder Singh, 40, who was extradited back to Australia from India in 2023, was due to stand trial…
A Nautilus Aviation helicopter base in Port Douglas will now go ahead without further delay after an appeal against Council approval for the facility was dropped.
The facility plan was approved by…
A prominent Port Douglas major Reef cruise operator has been recognised in the state’s training awards.
Quicksilver Group was recognised as the tropical north Queensland region’s ‘Large Employer…
There’ve been two significant developments in the seat of Leichhardt as preparations get well underway for next year’s federal election.
Long-sitting LNP MP Warren Entsch has confirmed he will be…
The stage is set for an incredible weekend of art and culture as the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) returns to the Far North again.
The weekend will celebrate its 15th anniversary with more…
Night road works might also be included to ensure the vital road link north of the Daintree River is fixed in time for the next wet season later this year.
As we reported recently,…
A family of regular visitors has shared a story with Newsport about a heart-warming, coincidental encounter with some of the Douglas region’s favourite wildlife.
The family had been out last…
Police say they will prepare a report for the coroner after the deaths of two men at a popular waterfall in the Atherton Tablelands.
A search and rescue operation for the men, aged 28 and 29, was…
Reopening its doors this week with colourful, fresh new surroundings, Mossman families are celebrating the reopening of St Augustine’s Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) after a six-month flood…
In recent weeks, local residents have displayed their creativity with a variety of innovatively crafted scarecrow designs in the inaugural Douglas Shire Scarecrow Competition, and now it’s your…
One of the world’s leading travel review sites has again featured the far north highly in its travellers’ favourites – and a Daintree popular crocodile and wildlife tour operator is among the top…
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