Search words under length of 4 characters are not processed.
Welcome!
Welcome to the The Jungle Drum, a bi-monthly column compiled by well known Douglas Shire resident and Daintree advocate Lawrence Mason. The column will touch on the issues, matters and…
In hair scratching scenes a man has been pictured fishing on the banks of the Russell River at Babinda, over an hour’s drive south of Port Douglas in close proximity to a large crocodile that is…
Wonga Beach mum of two, Ellen Ottenhof, who is expecting her third child in a number of months, is no different to any one of us. Each week she wanders into her local supermarket, conscious of…
By late next month it's expected local mountain bikers, cyclists and casual riding enthusiasts alike will finally have a local trail to call their own in the Douglas Shire.
When construction on…
Something very special is about to unfold in our serene corner of the world - an adventure that promises to change your perspective of the underwater realm of the Great Barrier Reef.
Hold your…
Like most things in life Douglas Shire residents are being hit hard at the hip pocket because of the ongoing nature of increased cost of living expenses.
That also includes the rising costs of…
Iconic Port Douglas restaurant Salsa has again been recognised for industry excellence after claiming the prestigious restaurant of the year award at the Savour Australia restaurant and caterers…
A 26-year-old Cairns North man will face Cairns Magistrates court today after allegedly being found asleep inside a car, in the middle of a road, with a gun beside him in the early hours of this…
Bodies in Motion Dance School in Mossman wraps up a remarkable year with their best competition season to date.
With fifty talented dancers aged 5 to 17, the team won a multitude of awards in…
Exposed coral reefs are not something you see every day.
A reader has sent Newsport a set of pictures taken at the time of the fairly rare Super Moon – or ‘Sturgeon’ Moon – that we recently…
Following our story on the water leaks possibly linked to the installation of new smart water meters at Cooya Beach, a host of residents in Port Douglas have complained of similar problems affecting…
The mighty Matildas giant conquering run at the World Cup shows no signs of slowing down after a heart stopping penalty goal win over France.
The team has captured the nation’s imagination in…
A woman in the Douglas Shire who was on the end of an extremely kind gesture is currently on the hunt for the very kind duo who ended up personally dropping off her extremely precious cargo – some…
A Daintree resident with a deep sense of care and empathy has put the call out for assistance in a bid to potentially save the life of an endangered species and one of our most treasured and unique…
So, who has been enjoying the delights of the Taste Port Douglas festival?
Things kicked off on Friday night with the massive event launch at the Sheraton.
Since then, festival and food lovers…
A 32-year-old man has died and a second male has received minor injuries after a car crashed into a tree on Mossman Mount Molloy Road near the intersection of Euluma Creek Road early this morning.
…
To my fellow Douglas Shire friends and residents,
The words of John F. Kennedy echo through history, urging citizens to act not merely as passive beneficiaries, but as custodians of their nation's…
In Aussie food circles, the name Matt Preston needs no introduction. Over the past 15 years he’s been one of our nation’s leading food commentators and critic. Most notably, Douglas Shire residents…
A seasoned adventurer hailing originally from Montana, USA, has accomplished two remarkable feats both on land and on water. Firstly, completing a circumnavigation on his trusty Valiant 40…
The Sheraton Grand Mirage resort was illuminated last night as the seventh edition of Taste Port Douglas kicked off in spectacular fashion.
Explore the photo gallery below, capturing the essence…
Search results 2821
until 2840
of 3437
