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3061. Fatal traffic crash, Mareeba
Date: 21-05-2022
A man has died following a single vehicle crash in Mareeba this afternoon. Just before 4pm a passing motorist raised the alarm after coming across a 59-year-old Mareeba man unconscious at the wheel…
The Port Douglas community raised a cuppa for cancer as LJ Hooker Port Douglas and Douglas Chamber of Commerce united to host their first Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea yesterday morning. This…
3063. INXS and Bon Jovi music to rock Port
Date: 20-05-2022
This year, Carnivale is winding back the clock and celebrating music from the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s. Get ready to go back in time with two of the greatest bands ever and arguably some of the most…
3064. What's On Carnivale edition
Date: 20-05-2022
Port Douglas will go into party mode this weekend with three full days of action as the town celebrates the event of the year – Port Douglas Carnivale. Friday May 20 Totally Tiki Hawaiian Party…
Mystery surrounds the future of Clive Palmers Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course after golfers were told to pack up their clubs and stop playing. Staff have also been asked to leave the premises and…
In its last splash of cash before voters hit the booths to decide the next Government of Australia the Federal Government will establish a new Regional University Centre in Cooktown to offer local…
3067. Sharks to face tough test
Date: 20-05-2022
The Sharks face another stern test of their premiership credentials when they clash against the Kangaroos at Vico Oval on Sunday afternoon. Both the Sharks (3rd) and Kangaroos (6th) sit on eight…
3068. The unstoppable ‘Pram Lady’
Date: 19-05-2022
The ‘pram lady’ has been all the latest talk in the Shire as many people spotted a woman walking on the side of the highway pushing a pram. Newsport reporter Jamie Jansen decided to jump in the car…
3069. Vale Howard Salkow
Date: 19-05-2022
Oh mate, I can't believe you're not here to help me write this vale. I remember every vale you have written for Newsport over the last 7 years. Every time loved ones would contact me to thank you…
Recent heavy rainfall across the Far North has delivered a timely reminder about the ongoing impact of an unwanted natural phenomenon. In recent months the Far North has experienced record rainfall…
3071. Port Pooch Party
Date: 18-05-2022
It’s the ‘Oscars’ for dogs in the Douglas Shire this Saturday morning at 10am till 2pm, where owners can mix it with their K9 friends and win big. Ports prestigious pooch party is being held at…
It was a complete sell out show and the hottest ticket in town back in April and when the curtain finally went down on this sparkling local production, theatre goers thought that was it. But…
The AFL Crocs Pink in the Tropics inaugural event on May 7 was a huge success with $15,000 raised for the two charities Pink in the tropics and Prostate cancer research Annie Richardson, committee…
The future prosperity of the Great Barrier Reef looks more than secure following the latest announcement ahead of Saturday’s Federal election. Labor leader Anthony Albanese has now announced his…
Last Saturday, on World Belly Dancing Day, Mossman belly dancers ‘shimmied’ for domestic violence awareness. Having practised for weeks, it was finally time for the women to shine on the big day…
3076. Ants take over Sugar Wharf
Date: 17-05-2022
“All good work is done the way ants do things, little by little”, the words of Greek Japanese writer, translator, and teacher Lafcadio Hearn. He’s right of course and the same can be said for Tim…
The Heritage Lodge in the Daintree was a sea of pink as a local fund-raising group set about once again helping the Cow Bay Primary Health Centre at Diwan. The Friends of Foundation Cow Bay organised…
Port Douglas sits just outside the top four after putting together its best performance of the season to date to narrowly overcome a determined Bulls outfit at Raider Park. Still licking their…
Just four days out from the Federal election Labor candidate for Leichhardt Elida Faith has joined colleagues to clearly outline how a newly appointment government would improve the quality of life…
The objective of competitive judo is to throw an opponent, immobilize them with a pin, or force them to submit with a joint lock or choke. Well in political speak it’s a similar thing and during…