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Macrossan Street recently underwent a mini-facelift, welcoming three new business spaces that are now home to renowned establishments: Maker Port Douglas, Marino Lawyers, and the recently opened SEA…
Dear Editor,
My husband and I recently moved to Port Douglas on a permanent basis. We have been holidaying here nearly every year since 1997. We moved from (miserable) Melbourne.
I…
I’ve consistently held a deep commitment to enhancing the well-being of the Douglas Shire, and I’m excited to announce my candidacy for the upcoming 2024 elections, aiming to persist in my efforts…
Sara Mulcahy Councillor statement
Just days ago a notice of election was issued by the Electoral Commission Queensland. That means I, Sara Mulcahy, am officially throwing my hat in the ring…
In a commendable move towards inclusivity, Cairns-based construction company, MiHaven, is expanding its branch of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) with a new project being built in…
The Douglas Shire Rate Payers Association (DSRA) want YOU! They’re calling on all residents to consider standing up and running for council to represent the community.
With the local…
Mossman faces huge challenges over the next 12 months: its future most likely hinges on the local sugar mill and how businesses continue to recover from the devastating ex-Cyclone Jasper and…
Jack Coleman, a centenarian with deep roots in the Douglas Shire, has passed away in Sydney at the age of 100.
Surrounded by his loving family, Jack succumbed to a heart attack, leaving behind a…
The Port Douglas Rugby Club have appointed Richard Johnston as their new head coach ahead of the 2024 season.
Johnston; who was assistant coach under the departing Stan Afeaki, takes on the…
Meet Wendy ‘Lulu’ Cowan, an 85-year-old resident of the Douglas Shire and the unsung hero of our community. With two decades of selfless volunteer work under her belt, she proves that age is merely…
Wujal Wujal students have received top marks for resilience, starting the term at a makeshift classroom at Cooktown following the devastation of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Cooktown PCYC has…
A self proclaimed creative soul given his marching orders for singing too loudly at a Port Douglas gym says “ haters gonna’ hate" and that he has no regrets about the weekend incident.
Mossman…
One of the most familiar and respected local Government officials in the Shire has confirmed an intention to run for Mayor at the upcoming local elections in March.
Just seconds ago current…
Water… it’s been on everyone’s lips around the Shire since we endured the Cyclone Jasper and extreme heavy rainfall events last December.
Since then, community members have had to put up with…
As Newsport reported earlier today a number of candiates have confirmed their intentions ahead of March's local government elections. One of those is current sitting Councillor Abigail Noli, who is…
With his time in blue months away from wrapping up a familiar local face has confirmed he is running for a Councillor role and not the mayoral position at the upcoming Douglas Shire local government…
Four European tourists have had a brush with the local law in Douglas following an alleged break in at a Cape Tribulation resort last weekend.
Mossman Police have charged one of the backpackers –…
Today marks a new era for Newsport following the first edition of Newsport print which will complement Newsport online.
Published fortnightly the Newsport newspaper will be distributed every…
The aftermath of last December’s floods, which temporarily restricted access to Cairns, served as a poignant reminder of the critical need for accessible cancer care facilities in the Douglas Shire,…
The aftermath of last December’s cyclone and flood events have provided a range of ongoing logistical issues for many Douglas Shire residents.
However, despite various levels of setbacks locals…
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