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Staff and shareholders of a speciality soy sauce processing plant attached to the Mossman Sugar Mill are awaiting news of their future, in a restructure which is reported to have already resulted in…
Far North Queensland’s favourite music festival will have a distinctly Aussie flavour following the unveiling of this year’s line-up for October’s Savannah in the Round (SITR). For the third…
Cool cocktails, live music, smiles and magnificent tastes. Welcome to the weekly Locals Night at Koko Poolside Bar and Kitchen at Peppers Beach Club in Port Douglas. An ultimate tropical oasis where…
What do the manager of a Port Douglas hotel and the most powerful man in Australia have in common? On the surface, the most likely answer would be very little, but dig a little deeper and the bond…
A Concerned local resident has questioned whether everything is being done to deter people and more specifically teenagers from loitering on and accessing Flagstaff Hill lighthouse. The question…
An experienced airport shuttle driver based in the Douglas Shire has reiterated the importance of being aware and planning ahead to avoid disappointment following Newsport’s story about a major…
Construction on one of the most discussed, much awaited and hotly anticipated projects in the Daintree will remain parked for the foreseeable future. Locals have been crying out and waiting for…
3168. 99 not out
Date: 18-04-2023
He’s 99 not out and desperately wants to crack the ton. His name is Jack Coleman, and he celebrates his 100th birthday in August. Meanwhile his son, Port Douglas local Warren Coleman, is celebrating…
The decapitation of a large crocodile at Cow Bay in the Daintree has caused widespread anger and sadness amongst local residents, conservationists and the general public. The croc’s body was found…
Visiting the Douglas Shire with a baby can be a daunting prospect for many new parents. However, with a little planning and some insider tips, families can enjoy the breathtaking beauty of our…
A Port Douglas resident of the past 20 years who enjoys nothing more than a regular stroll along magnificent flagstaff Hill has queried whether Council is doing enough to keep the popular trail nice…
From coral reefs to geometric patterns, Valentina Pinorini truly makes our Shire a more colourful place with her stunning murals. Though she began her artistic journey with pencils as a child, it…
3173. Rita the public speaker beater
Date: 14-04-2023
The 95th North Queensland Eisteddfod was hosted by the Cairns Choral Society recently. It also coincided with the Society's 100th Anniversary. Besides Choirs, Pop, Jazz, Folk, Cabaret, Sacred,…
Wildlife officers are investigating the mysterious death of a large crocodile at Cow Bay in the Daintree, discovered beheaded on the beach. The croc, four or more metres in length, was found near…
By Newsport reader Brandt Teale Preaching to the converted, walkouts by No Vote supporters and a disagreement over national sovereignty were all part of of the recent ‘Voice to Parliament’ meeting…
Every month at Kewarra Aged Care, a special group of VIPs get to experience a fancy-schmancy restaurant-style feast. Chef Carsten and his team whip up nutritious and delicious meals every day, but…
In one of the more disappointing petty crime developments in recent memory hardworking local Police continue to investigate after the timber donation box at St Mary’s by the Sea was broken into and…
When it comes to a superior scoop, we’ve got some of the best places to go to in our small Shire. The following local ice cream shops carefully source their ingredients for an artisanal ice cream…
Management at Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa have warned members of the public who’ve been illegitimately using the resort’s lagoon pool that they will be escorted off the property…
A man enjoying a quiet fish on Easter Monday near the wharf behind St Mary’s By the Sea church got a massive surprise when he soon realised he had landed more than just your average catch. As the…