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Local cyclist Tracey McLean is lucky to be alive after a heavy fall on the main road coming into Port Douglas. Now she wants to use this near fatal accident to highlight the dangers bike riders…
2702. Radio silence
Date: 27-09-2023
Douglas FM, your local Community Radio Station, is gearing up to commemorate its first year on the airwaves with enthusiasm and growing community involvement. As more residents step up to host…
A man determined to ensure Daintree residents and more broadly those right across the Shire have reliable future access across the Daintree river presented a united front during a peaceful protest…
Douglas Shire Council appears satisfied with the rollout of its smart water meter program, with 98 per cent of the new meters now installed of around 4,700 connections in total.  Despite…
 A circle of plenty event which will focus on sustainable food cultivation, community engagement, and the joy of shared learning will be held at Mossman Botanic Garden's food garden…
COMMENT - Lawrence Mason Today, only 18 hours or so before a planned protest outside DSC offices I’m told that Mayor Michael Kerr will be on ABC radio Far North tomorrow morning around 7.30am to…
The local community in Port Douglas has reacted to the advent of illegal campers, after several vehicles and their occupants were photographed apparently parking longer than permitted at Four Mile…
LETTER TO EDITOR Dear Editor, I would like to draw your attention to the plight of our local dingo population here in the Douglas Shire. 35 years ago I worked for Sheraton Mirage grounds…
A long-term Daintree resident so fed up with the unreliability of the much maligned and troublesome Daintree Ferry will take his frustration to the streets ahead of tomorrow’s latest ordinary…
Thank you! Newsport thanks its advertising partners for their support in the delivery of daily community news to the Douglas Shire. Public interest journalism is a fundamental part of every…
The man with the highest profiled job in the competition has delivered when it mattered most on the biggest stage of them all after guiding Port Douglas Crocs to the AFL Cairns premiership against…
2712. IT'S GO TIME!
Date: 22-09-2023
The Crocs will look to cap a stellar year when they take on Cairns Saints in tomorrow’s AFL Cairns decider at Cazalys. The Crocs enjoyed a week off last week after storming into the decider…
In a show of how seriously state authorities take biosecurity breaches, two people have been fined more than $1000 each for illegally moving soil from an electric ant restricted zone in Port…
The Port Douglas Crocs will clash with Cairns Saints in this year’s AFL Cairns tomorrow at Cazalys. One player in good form ahead of the decider is Crocs wingman Jayden White. White was named in…
Known for its idyllic seaside location and cherished local ambiance, The Beach Shack in Port Douglas is set to continue its reign as a beloved hotspot, now under the guidance of accomplished…
The Port Douglas Crocs will clash with Cairns Saints in this year’s AFL Cairns grand final decider on Saturday at Cazalys. One man who knows a thing or two about grand finals and grand final…
In the Douglas Shire region, the issue of births occurring before expectant mothers reach the hospital remains a pressing concern, with many women unexpectedly giving birth in ambulances, cars, on…
The AFL Cairns grand final is just days away with the Port Douglas Crocs set to clash with Cairns Saints at Cazalys on Saturday. One of Port’s players no doubt determined to play his role will be…
A former FNQ school teacher and the Douglas Shire’s first ever female councillor celebrated her 100th birthday just days ago.  Great-grandmother Beatrice Tessier marked her milestone birthday…
Set to hit the market soon, Kaya Villas is poised to be a game changer for Warner Street. The dream team consisting of visionary developer Nathan Verri and Raine & Horne Port Douglas’ Travis…