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He’s only seven years of age but Reef Lourigan of Cooya Beach is already an entrepreneur.
His own fruit salad bar and sometimes lemonade stand is now the talk of that community.
Reef's Mum…
Drumroll please…. Throughout 2023 we’ve published close to an astonishing 1000 stories on Newsport.
From dingoes, to crocodiles, Council matters, to cassowaries, breaking news to pedestrian…
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The third most read story of the year involved the Douglas Shire being on flood watch following heavy rains caused by Ex Tropical cyclone Jasper.
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Our fifth most read story centred on our continuing flood coverage around the Douglas Shire.
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Our Eighth most read story of the year was our drone story showing an empty Port Douglas marina prior to the arrival of Cyclone Jasper.
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What a year it’s been. From crocodiles, to Council, water meters to dingoes, as your most trusted and locally based news provider Newsport has continued to bring you the very latest stories and…
It takes a lot to be vulnerable. To have the courage and conviction to talk about a personal issue without fear of perceived and unnecessary ridicule, judgement or potential embarrassment.
It…
Selecting a standout story of the year for Newsport is no easy task, but when pressed to choose, one tale from August takes the lead. It revolves around Rod Slater, a seasoned adventurer hailing…
When I first heard back in April that a large crocodile had been killed and decapitated in Cow Bay, my first thought was, why?
I’m still asking that now, over eight months later.
What…
December will be remembered not so much about Cyclone Jasper itself, but the sheer amount of water it brought with it, turning the event into the far north’s worst natural flood disaster in living…
As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the myriad of stories I’ve had the privilege to cover for Newsport. However, one story in particular holds a special place in my heart - a…
DEVASTATING BLOW TO MOSSMAN MILL
In November Newsport broke the distressing news that Mossman Sugar Mill and its associated companies had been put into voluntary administration.
The signs had…
BIG TREES GONE
Much to the disappointment of residents, large rosewood trees earmarked for removal in Warner Street, Port Douglas, were taken down in October by Douglas Shire Council…
ANGUISH OVER EUTHANISED DINGO
There was outrage, regret and sadness in the Douglas wildlife community back in September when Council decided to trap and euthanise a dingo near the Sheraton…
Imagine watching Sir Charles Kingsford Smith (Smithy) fly over your house as a kid and being at the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and still being around to talk about it in 2023 over a…
July 2023 was the month of living famously. Two Port Douglas women had the adventure of a lifetime after the pair were invited to sit in the Royal Box at Wimbledon and watch history being made on…
Back in June, in an unexpected twist, Cape Tribulation, nestled in the idyllic Douglas Shire, earned the rather dubious distinction of being crowned the world's most dangerous beach.
The…
In the month of May, the historic trains at Choo Choo's Railway Station, underwent a stunning transformation. Owned by the passionate John Morris, these timeless attractions received a meticulous…
PRETTY BEACH DOG
In April, the saga of the lost Pretty Beach dog captivated the hearts and minds of Douglas Shire residents.
Video footage portrayed the dog's solo journey along Pretty…
SCARFACE’S MAJESTIC RETURN
March unfolded as a captivating chapter dominated by news about one of the most iconic and revered crocodiles in the Far North – Scarface.
Concern started when King…
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