Douglas Shire residents are on level one water restrictions from today after recent dry conditions over the past month have caused levels to drop at local water catchment areas.
Residents…
As summer nears, parents hoping to take their kids for some cooling off fun at the new Mossman Splash Park face disappointment, with reports that the attraction might not be ready in time for the…
Barbados Port Douglas, Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina’s quintessential waterfront restaurant and cocktail bar, is thrilled to announce an exciting development that will delight both locals and…
Dear Editor,
I write to you regarding your story from last Friday about the increase of accidents along the Captain Cook Highway between Port Douglas and Cairns.
We drive from Mossman to Cairns…
As the rising tide of living expenses strains Douglas Shire residents, financial guidance becomes invaluable. Newsport asked experienced finance broker at Williams Cete & Co, Alex Cook, for…
Just a short time ago more than 200 students from Bodies in Motion Dance School sat their jazz, tap, hip hop and classical ballet dance exams.
Examiners traveled from Brisbane and Melbourne to…
A Newsport reader was taking their morning stroll just days ago in Port Douglas when they stumbled across a Douglas Shire fish identification sign.
Upon a closer look the bemused local did a…
BREAKING: 30/10, 3.27PM
Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr will not stand for re-election at next year's local government election.
Amidst growing speculation Cr Kerr cited "personal reasons" for…
One of Port’s best hotels has again been recognised for being, well - brilliant, following its finalist nominations across a range of categories ahead of the upcoming independent HM industry…
The Pace running group held a BBQ at Smithfeld at the weekend to help spread and promote the Run4planet message about continuing to protect and preserve the mighty Great Barrier Reef.
Run4planet…
In this edition of Jungle Dum I would like talk about Councillors and the model meeting principles that govern Shire meetings.
In general local government meetings must adhere to the following…
As Douglas parents and regular visitors wait up to a year more before a new kids’ adventure playground materialises, they’ve looked around to see how other Queensland councils are catering to the…
Three people, ages unknown, were involved in a two vehicle car accident this afternoon on the Captain Cook Highway.
A Queensland Ambulance spokesperson told Newsport they received a call about…
Some tourists enjoying perfect Douglas Shire weather and the delights of the mighty Daintree river experienced a unique spectacle during their recent crocodile cruise in the region.
As guests…
A spike in COVID-19 hospitalisations and the emergence of a new subvariant has prompted calls by national medical experts for Queenslanders including those right across the Douglas Shire 65 years…
Two men who committed alleged armed robbery and assault offences at a Douglas Shire home a number of weeks’ ago remain on the run.
Police told Newsport the pair attended a Whyanbeel road address…
A man continues to recover after being transported to Cairns hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle motorbike crash at Oak Beach just a short time ago.
Police said…
Mossman's very own league talent Bacho Salam recently returned home to receive a training boost from his Aunty Julie Salam, the owner of the Wawu Warriors in Mossman.
With over 30 years of…
With batteries recharged and spirits soaring, our local students have leaped back into action as term four kicks off.
Wonga Beach State School
As the new term kicked off, students of Wonga Beach…
A dedicated newcomer to our town, Paul Cahill, has recently assumed the role of General Manager at Mantra PortSea Port Douglas. Committed to delivering heartfelt guest service, his arrival in our…
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