The Daintree community have been told work on their promised electricity microgrid will not start until next April – mainly because of Cyclone Jasper damage.
There’s been a string of delays,…
In the Douglas Shire, school life has been bustling with recent events. While the student's shining presence at the Carnivale Parade was a standout moment, there's a myriad of other accomplishments…
Crystalbrook is giving little away but the luxury hotel and resort giant owned by businessman Ghassan Aboud appears confident that its Port Douglas Superyacht Marina will sell soon.
As Newsport…
A man continues to recover following a single vehicle accident on the Captain Cook Highway.
A Queensland Ambulance spokesperson told Newsport a man in his 40s was transported to Mossman Hospital…
After six frustrating months Douglas Shire bank goers may be inching closer to again being able to do their banking in Mossman.
Literally just days after Newsport started a campaign to push…
With a hyperlocal focus day after day Newsport continues to deliver the stories that matter to residents right across the Douglas.
Whether it’s breaking news, community stories, Council, sport or…
Following a tumultuous end to our wet season with wild winds and more than enough rain, the weather pattern has finally turned the corner for the better.
With this change in fortune so have…
A burning question lingers in our Shire; Who are the spirited young residents, aged between 15 and 19, radiating community spirit and eager to be involved in the Mossman Agriculture Show?
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Police have again been prompted to warn about the risks and dangers, as well as the rules and regulations of riding e-scooters in the Douglas Shire after a rise in accidents and near misses.
New…
Just days ago Newsport journalist Paul Makin filed a story which lighted the plight of Douglas Shire resident Keith Dickinson and his recent battles with the 'black dog' of depression.
Following…
If you’ve been thinking the Douglas Shire has experienced a longer, wetter than average wet season, you’re right.
A look at data since the start of the typical northern wet season – October –…
Canegrowers has called on the State Government to give Douglas Shire primary producers impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper more time to apply for and conduct works under disaster recovery…
Dear Editor,
I just wanted to say a huge congratulations and thank you to Paul Smyth from Douglas Shire Council for one of the best “Carnivales" I have been to over the years.
The icing on the…
Nestled amidst the lush greens and swaying palms of Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course lies a property that transcends the ordinary – a prime spot for golf enthusiasts or a family in search of adventure…
A man continues to recover following a motorbike accident in Craiglie a short time ago.
Police told Newsport the male in his 20s sustained a shoulder injury and was transported to Mossman Hospital…
Upon their recent reopening, iconic local resort the Daintree Eco-Lodge continues to further embrace Indigenous culture after recently hosting Jarrah Boy brewing company, an All-Australian,…
Fans probably already believed Australia’s best ice cream was right here in Port Douglas – and now it’s been confirmed.
The owners of Wicked Ice Cream, Michelle and David Middleton, are proudly…
Douglas Shire motorists have been reminded to plan accordingly ahead of a full closure to the Captain Cook Highway on Sunday, June 16 due to the upcoming Cairns Ironman event.
Cairns…
UPDATE: 12.34PM: Police have located the children reported missing from Mareeba since May 30, today June 3, safe and well.
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EARLIER: Far North investigators continue to seek public…
After weeks of negotiations and meetings, it’s now certain that at least some of the Mossman sugar cane crop will be harvested and crushed.
But the crushing will not go ahead at the Mossman Mill,…
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