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2441. Rare aboriginal artefacts located
Date: 27-12-2022
I have a ferocious appetite for history and the stories and culture of Native Americans and our own First Nations peoples. Now that I live in Port Douglas, the Eastern Kuku Yalanji people and their…
2442. Sharks brave in brilliant year
Date: 27-12-2022
Another story that sticks out for me is that of the mighty Mossman Sharks. To win 16 straight games during the CDRL is a remarkable achievement and cannot be understated. I was impressed all season…
Newsport journalist Jamie Jansen looks back on key events in June 2022. Cycling event goal for cancer fight - June 1  A touching and remarkable story about Trinity Beach pilot Alex Hall as she…
Newsport journalist Jamie Jansen looks back on key events in May 2022. Priscilla makes triumphant return to Clink - May 18 It might have been Douglas Shire’s greatest spectacle of the year;…
2445. Water, tennis and RV Parks
Date: 25-12-2022
April saw the previous Federal Government write a cheque for $5 million to get work started on a water precinct in Port Douglas. Let’s face it its long overdue. Cairns has one even Cooktown, but…
2446. Hydrogen musicals and graveyards
Date: 25-12-2022
March brought a heap of stories for me to report on for Newsport. Three that took my fancy were Hydrogen Grid a go The most anticipated project in the Shire and a game changer for many people…
2447. Motorbikes, roads and thieves
Date: 24-12-2022
When my wife Marion and I arrived in Port Douglas almost five years ago, the idea of working as a journo for Newsport never entered my head. Sure, I’d worked in a press role before, having written a…
It might seem a recurring theme of mine; women that kick ass and do something good for our community. In this case; Port Douglas local Claudia Sygne, also known as the ‘Bike Lady’. In February this…
Newsport journalist Jamie Jansen looks back on key events in January 2022. Queensland secures 18 million Rapid Antigen Tests - January 3 Looking back at it now, it seems the pandemic happened…
When you ask me about one of the most meaningful and inspiring stories I’ve written this year, this story comes to mind immediately. I remember the day this story was produced very well. What seemed…
Our local golden agers slipped into their best Christmas attire to bring in the holiday cheer. Residents of Mossman’s Kubirri Aged Care Centre smartened up last week to head down to the local bowls…
“LOW LIFE” VANDALS Police remain keen to find the person or persons responsible for causing severe damage to two fairways of the Mossman Golf Club course early last Sunday morning, and are appealing…
Teamwork literally makes the dream work, when it comes to buying equipment for Cairns Hospital. The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation recently bought a Kiddie Kruizer – a durable and fun …
Around 10 remaining residents at the former Pinnacle Village Holiday Park at Wonga Beach are still trying to find somewhere else to live and, in many cases, sell their moveable homes. They have been…
Whether you prefer an electric DJ set, acoustic tunes, fancy dress fiesta or disco dance party, say hello to 2023 in style at one of these exciting NYE events. Neon Party at Ironbar Port…
A record number of Australian holidaymakers staying longer in Tropical North Queensland including the Douglas Shire has delivered the region its fifth consecutive quarterly record with domestic…
2457. New $25K fund for Far North charities
Date: 21-12-2022
A new Christmas fund established by Cairns Airport will give a total $25,000 to grassroots charitable organisations in Far North Queensland. The ‘Cairns Airport Making Christmas a Little Brighter’…
2458. Get snapping!
Date: 21-12-2022
Beautiful birds, fabulous frogs, tremendous turtles and baffling butterflies. Far North Queensland is a true haven for wildlife photography and Newsport wants to see your best captured local…
It was a year of new challenges for turtle nesting protection on the western Cape York Peninsula, with unprecedented early nesting, vehicle breakdowns, weather events, shifting landscapes and data…
2460. Be Crocwise over Christmas
Date: 21-12-2022
The Department of Environment and Science (DES) is urging residents and visitors to Croc Country including the Douglas Shire and around Far North waters to be Crocwise these summer holidays. Manager…