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As the sun dipped below the horizon last Saturday, casting a golden glow over the iconic resort pool, the Pullman Sea Temple Resort welcomed guests to a spectacular gala dinner to celebrate its 20th…
Newsport’s photographer was courtside to capture all the energy of the Port Douglas Netball Association Season Opening Round on Tuesday, April 21. Court 2: Sharks vs Cougars. Umpires: Alex…
223. Barron River bridge work
Date: 23-04-2026
Nighttime maintenance work will start in May on the Barron River bridge. As part of the regular ongoing program of maintenance on the bridge, the next round of work is scheduled for most of May. …
224. We will Remember Them
Date: 23-04-2026
Douglas Shire residents and visitors will remember and pay tribute to our ANZACS on Saturday, April 25, with Dawn Service at Mossman and Cow Bay and a march in Port Douglas. And Newsport Daily…
A Douglas Shire driving instructor has started a petition calling on the about 550m stretch of road near the Junction Bridge between Cooya and Mossman to be changed to a 60km/h zone. The speed…
The Port Douglas Reef Raiders will officially launch their 2026 campaign this Saturday, hosting the Northern Beaches Mudcrabs at the Port Douglas Sports Complex in a special ANZAC Day clash. After…
227. 'Crazy' ant eradication milestone
Date: 22-04-2026
A significant milestone in the Wet Tropics Management Authority (WTMA) fight against the yellow crazy ant has been reached. The Authority has declared a further 180 hectares free from the ant,…
228. Diversity is the key
Date: 22-04-2026
Douglas can and should rebuild its agriculture sector as a critical part of the economy but with hopes fading for a silver bullet to replace cane, effort might better focus on a diversified industry…
The Mossman Library will officially celebrate its 20th anniversary on Monday, April 27, marking two decades since the much‑loved facility opened its doors and replaced the original 1977 library on…
Five young local Indigenous trainees celebrated a major professional milestone last Saturday, 18 April, at Thala Beach Nature Reserve, graduating with nationally recognised qualifications in…
Critical work has begun to deliver water security projects for two of our Indigenous communities.  Jointly funded by the Albanese Government, through the National Water Grid Fund, and the…
232. Crocs women snatch win
Date: 21-04-2026
The Port Douglas Crocs Senior Women have celebrated a win, coming from behind with a dominant last quarter do down Cairns City Lions by 11 points. Played at Holloways Beach Sporting Complex, the…
More than 100 weapons have been seized from the streets in the Far North in less than a year as police disrupt and prevent knife crime during proactive patrols under Jack’s Law. The statistics…
BUSINESS FEATURE  Since 2008, Ocean Safari has operated as the only reef tour operator providing a direct link between the Daintree rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. It’s a business…
The Clink Theatre is buzzing with energy as The Rocky Horror Show continues its season, now one week in and already earning glowing audience feedback. A major highlight of the production is the…
Rocky Horror Show earns rave reviews with live band
237. Search on for Port Douglas "Angel"
Date: 20-04-2026
A couple visiting Port Douglas recently have shown their extreme gratitude to one of our own in the hope they will discover just how much their act of kindness meant to them. Known only as…
238. Armed robbery charges
Date: 20-04-2026
  A 36-year-old Atherton man has been charged following an alleged armed robbery and unlawful use of a motor vehicle in Mareeba on April 17. Police allege that around 1.30pm, a woman was…
Young people in Mossman are spearheading local celebrations for Queensland Youth Week, which runs from April 11 to 19. The local events are funded by a new state grant program designed and applied…
For many families in the Douglas Shire, joining the Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club starts with a simple Sunday morning at the beach. For the Matuzelis family, it turned into something much…