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Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears!   Who am I? My name is Peter Wood.  My family (Wood, Modric surnames) has been in Mossman since 1935 including my grandparents’…
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas and its Mirage Country Club have assured both visitors and locals that none the water used on the highly-rated resort golf course comes from the same source…
Mossman State School VEX robotics team with Teacher Jake Pendlebury
In a world where robots are becoming the new ‘cool kids’ on the block, three students from Mossman State School showed off their mechanical prowess at the recent VEX Robotics National Championships…
"This is becoming a joke" one social media user posted about the latest Douglas Shire Council water supply failure, while others more strongly voiced their frustrations over an issue that they…
If you thought things couldn’t get any worse after the floods, Douglas Shire is on the precipice of watching the collapse of the sugar industry.  Administrator of the Mossman Mill, John…
COMMENT - Lisa Scomazzon Thank you Newsport for bringing last week's story about Cape Tribulation Road and the State Government being ready to provide more resources, but as yet, not being asked…
For those of you who don’t already know me, I am Terry Melchert a Councillor candidate for the local Government elections. My wife and I grew up in Townsville and I was educated at James Cook…
Cairns Regional Council has again shown how to handle the aftermath of local natural disasters by making a formal request to the Inspector-General of Emergency Management (IGEM) for a review…
Seniors possess a treasure trove of remarkable stories which are often overlooked at first glance. Yet, when they open up and share their experiences, you uncover a lifetime of extraordinary…
Newsport understands Douglas Shire Council project manager Scott Hahne has sensationally quit in the wake of ongoing public pressure following Council’s highly criticised, ongoing recovery response…
I’ve been a resident of the Shire for over 20 years having moved to join my daughter, Sharon.  Both Sharon and Karly are now teachers at the school and are raising their families here.  I…
Businesses and others in the community of Cape Tribulation say they’re tired of relying on Douglas Shire Council to fix their only road linking them to the south – and are turning to the state…
In an astounding revelation that has already reverberated right across the Daintree local residents are furious after learning Douglas Shire Council has allegedly not requested critical, extra…
As not everyone has seen my Facebook page nor was able to attend the recent forum I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself, outline my skills and experience, how I came to live in Port…
Volunteers helping out during Mossman floods
You’re likely familiar with the saying: “If you do something you love, you never have to work a day in your life”. This sentiment is shared by Tanya Morris of the Douglas Shire Grass + Roots…
UPDATE - VIDEO: MOSSMAN MILL LATEST: Today's developments at Cairns community cabinet meeting -- A crisis community meeting will be held at Mossman Shire Hall next Monday evening from 6pm…
The local fishing scene has continued to deliver both inshore and offshore. Conditions have remained benign allowing for multiple options to be undertaken. Inshore Jamie Beitzel’s Fishing on the…
Next month’s local Government elections is the topic currently on the lips of a lot of Douglas Shire residents, who are keen to know about the future priorities and policies of our confirmed Mayoral…
Police have reminded Douglas Shire drivers to be careful with the securing of their trailer loads after a car crashed into an embankment off Bonnie Doon road around 10am this morning. A Douglas…
Local candidates vying for a seat inside the Douglas Shire chamber will have a pivotal, final chance to press their claims during a highly anticipated open Councillor and Mayoral forum in Mossman. …