Josh Palmer studied acting at one of the most prestigious training centres for the performing arts in the UK.
When he attended the Brit School, he immersed himself in music, theatre, musical…
Discovering the secrets of the Daintree has never been easier with the inception of a brand new full day tour thanks to a number of local businesses.
Led by the team at Hook-A-Barra, this new…
Magnificent weather has been a feature in recent times as a palatable winter pattern dominates proceedings across the Douglas Shire.
It has allowed a lot more opportunity for anglers to explore…
In a stunning twist Newsport understands the alleged offender apprehended following the Port IGA armed robbery is an alleged child of a high-ranking Douglas Shire Council official.
Due to the…
A while ago I warned that after the Cyclone there would be many more Stinging plants appearing in the Douglas Shire.
While Jasper’s wind was not very strong, it was enough to open up the forest…
Today marks the start of a fun and exciting competition in the Douglas Shire that will have neighbours talking and crows thinking twice; the first-ever Douglas Shire Scarecrow Competition
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An extremely bold and brave Douglas Shire gal has used a contemporary resource in a bid to locate a potential suitor following a chance encounter in a Port Douglas car park.
In a courageous…
A short time ago John Moriarty Football (JMF) a local football program for Indigenous children, held its bi-annual school-based football Gala Day at Tiger Park, Manunda.
50 Aboriginal and…
Douglas Shire deputy mayor Roy Zammataro is pressing ahead with trying to get Council to find a private operator for the Daintree Ferry so that ratepayers are relieved of the ferry’s ongoing…
UPDATE, 2.26PM, 23/6
A Far North Police representative just moments ago confirmed with Newsport that a man is now in custody at Port Douglas Police Station in relation to an alleged armed…
A woman continues to recover after her vehicle collided with a tree along Mossman Daintree Road near Miallo earlier today.
A QAS spokesperson told Newsport the woman in her 20s suffered back…
The enduring legacy of Cyclone Jasper - the catastrophic failure, poor state and exposing of Douglas Shire’s water supply has meant Douglas Shire residents have had no choice but to endure, tolerate…
Seniors at Kubirri Aged Care Centre are kicking back and living their best lives, all thanks to their swanky new ‘Wellness Program Room’.
This secluded and peaceful space has quickly become a…
The race is on to get the Douglas Shire's cane crush underway, following confirmation the State Government would chip in up to $6M towards the cost of transporting the cane 100 kilometres south to…
“A bit of public shaming” – to quote a local resident – has apparently spurred communications company Telstra to improve the state of its telecoms tower site and demountable shed structures at Wonga…
The next generation of Douglas Shire Lego Masters stars now have the tools and motivation to match it with the best thanks to the generosity of a few key friends in the Far North.
Leichhardt MP…
In a major, fast moving positive development Douglas Shire cane growers impacted by the devastating closure of Mossman Mill will now receive key financial assistance to crush this year’s crop after…
She’s conquered the Far North, made quick work of Melbourne and now Mossman’s favourite daughter has her sights set on the bright lights of Broadway – and she’d love your help to get there.
More…
Dear Editor,
I thought you were spot on with your State budget comment piece published on Newsport last Wednesday, June 12.
(It's) hard to conceive of how we in Douglas Shire can push for…
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In a heartwarming initiative to promote local organisations and businesses, and strengthen community bonds, a new series of free events has been launched in the Douglas Shire.…
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