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The effort to restore power to thousands of homes and businesses in Douglas has been stepped up today – with Ergon Energy saying it has moved 100 extra personnel into the area from other parts of…
After Cyclone Jasper, Mossman is slowly recovering, but challenges persist. The closure of the road from Foxton Bridge, attributed to rising water levels, coupled with phone reception and power…
COVERAGE CONTINUES: Power still out across the region but well underway with post cyclone clean up
Update 1.50pm - Friday 15 December Ergon Energy reported at 10.00am this morning that the Restoration Plan is now available. The company is striving to restore power to 80% of customers by…
The aftermath of cyclone Jasper has left residents and businesses picking up the pieces with signs of recovery becoming apparent as businesses such as  Paddy’s Irish Pub and KHub opened their…
If you've captured images of the aftermath caused by Cyclone Jasper, kindly share them with us at [email protected]. Support local journalism If you’d like to support our journalists and…
12.11PM: Rain Extreme rain now absolutely hammering Port Douglas and the Douglas Shire. Sideways rain - relentless. -- 12.01PM: Damage update - SES SES worker Darren says his crew is…
As cyclone Jasper nears its land crossing towards Port Douglas, concerns are mounting over the potential threat of storm surge flooding, raising the unsettling possibility of crocodiles making their…
3.27PM: Rain and wind hammering Douglas Shire Douglas Shire residents continue to bunker down with Cyclone Jasper now just hours away from making landfall - most likely between Port Douglas and…
4.32PM: Thank you and good afternoon That wraps up today's Cyclone Jasper rolling coverage on Newsport. I'll re-join you tomorrow morning QLD standard time to bring you all you need to know about…
In an exciting move toward inclusivity and diversity, local AFL club, the Port Douglas Crocs, is set to make history by launching its very own women's side. The club, which is already a…
A local woman is on a mission to create awareness and kickstart a campaign that will secure improved treatment facilities for those that need ongoing cancer treatment within the Douglas Shire. …
The Douglas Shire continues to take stock and prepare for Tropical Cyclone Jasper, which a short time ago remained as a category one cyclone. Experts suggest it will make landfall as a category two…
Good Morning, welcome to Newsport’s live blog as the Douglas Shire continues to prepare ahead of the impending arrival of Tropical Cyclone Jasper. We’ll keep you updated with all the information…
Dear Editor, I write to you about new speed limits within the Douglas Shire. In recent times some anti-car bureaucrats from their ivory towers in Cairns and/or Brisbane have, as always without…
2515. Adorable adoptables seek loving homes
Date: 11-12-2023
With their tiny paws, fuzzy coats, and soulful eyes, eight delightful 5-week-old puppies have taken centre stage at Paws & Claws Animal Shelter in Craiglie. Among this adorable bunch, four have…
UPDATED - SUNDAY 10/12, 10.16AM Tropical Cyclone Jasper is gradually weakening as it moves westwards through the Coral Sea and is currently located 970km east of Cairns. Jasper may…
The New Year may well bring new life to the Mossman Mill – which remains in limbo after being placed in voluntary administration in November. The move dealt a major blow to the sugar industry in…
Athletes from around the country will head to the Mossman Pool this weekend to take part in a freediving competition which will be the first of its kind in the Far North. While Cairns has played…
A Newsport reader has provided a measured response and offered a legitimate solution to potentially assist the Shire’s homelessness crisis following a large community reaction to a…
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) has put Far North campers on notice these school holidays for irresponsible fire behaviour. A short time ago rangers fined a group of campers in…