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FOUR MILE LONESOME FINGER Reflecting on a peculiar story, locals were intrigued when a beachgoer discovered a lone finger during a stroll on South Four Mile Beach.  The mysterious digit…
TOYAH MURDER SUSPECT RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA Newsport started the year with a pivotal moment as Rajwinder Singh, the prime suspect in the 2018 murder of Toyah Cordingley at Wangetti Beach, expressed…
In the midst of recent challenges in our Shire, our community yearns for a positive break. The upcoming Tropical Christmas Party at Hemingway’s Port Douglas on December 28th is a welcome beacon of…
Fresh and friendly. That’s how the impending new menu at Oaks Port Douglas Resort has been described by Head Chef, Mark McKeown. After listening to feedback from both locals and visitors, the food…
3.21PM: Prime Minister and QLD Premier tour Mossman, Douglas Shire Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and QLD Premier Steve Miles have toured Mossman today to see first hand the devastation caused by…
The Captain Cook Highway might be closed but that can’t stop the jolly man in red from visiting all the good boys and girls in Port Douglas. In a heart-warming gesture to spread holiday cheer,…
A number of retail businesses in the Douglas Shire have reached out to Newsport to convey a vital message: They are operating at full capacity for Christmas shopping, addressing concerns about…
2.46PM: Steve Doble successful in selfless mission to deliver fuel, supplies to Cow Bay Port Douglas resident Steve Doble has just returned to Douglas after a personal, determined mission to…
As the holiday season approaches, so too do a string of public holidays. But with a recent change in the law affecting rostering across these days, are you aware of your rights? Earlier this year,…
3.47PM: Financial assistance A reminder Douglas Shire residents can apply for financial following the impact of Ex Tropical cyclone Jasper and the following flood events. Please…
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Residents of Mossman can rejoice as the rejuvenation of Mossman Taxi Service means more access to the town and surrounding suburbs for the community. An extension of the current Port Douglas…
2493. GALLERY: Jasper floods in pictures
Date: 20-12-2023
Thank you for sharing your pictures and videos with us. Below, we've compiled a visual account showcasing the heartbreaking floods that have impacted the Douglas Shire. Mossman North of…
In a move to facilitate travel between ort Douglas and Cairns, various local reef tour operators have stepped in since yesterday to facilitate ferry services  from Port Douglas to Cairns and…
5.42PM: Port Douglas water turned off, residents in the dark Newsport understands Port Douglas residents are now without water after Council instructed local water access be turned off. Newsport…
1.33PM: For the latest please move over to our afternoon coverage, click here -- 12.42PM: DAINTREE, CAPE TRIBULATION LATEST - Latest on Fuel, food, damage, what you need to know Just seconds…
Douglas Shire Police Sergeant Damian Meadows has provided Newsport with updates on the current challenges faced by the Captain Cook Highway to Cairns, expressing hopes for reopening within the next…
After a devastating day of flooding yesterday, Newsport will stay focused on keeping you informed with live updates and ongoing challenges faced by the Douglas Shire. Please contact us…
FLOOD WATCH: Below we are updating events as they occur for as long as we can. Original headline story published at the bottom. Please also keep an eye on Newsport Facebook for updates. …
As the academic year draws to a close, Douglas Shire’s Year 6 students find themselves bidding farewell to the familiar confines of their primary school campuses. Leaving behind lasting impressions…