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3281. Murder extradition, Mareeba
Date: 10-03-2022
Police have extradited a 25-year-old Ravenswood man from Tasmania, on a charge of murder. Just before midnight on July 10, 2019 at showgrounds on Mareeba Dimbulah Road an altercation broke out…
NATIONAL health officials have moved to issue a timely reminder about the threat infected mosquitos could pose to Queensland communities in the wake of confirmed cases of Japanese…
The International Women’s Day lunch at the Sheraton Grand Port Douglas was a spectacular success and everyone who attended was treated to amazing success stories from two dynamic women who, although…
COOK MP Cynthia Lui has faced stinging criticism from frustrated constituents across the Far North after publicly venting her concerns about a dangerous driver and near collision on the very roadway…
MUDDIES will have 12 months to think about the season that was after crashing to a tight four wicket loss against Barron in their fifth-grade 35 overs semi-final clash at the Mudpit. Bowling second…
"It's been signed off on, it's a done deal! all agreed to, a binding contract, signed sealed and on its way to being delivered, how many other ways can I say it”. The Member for Leichardt…
Period poverty is not something you hear of everyday. Let that be exactly the reason why LJ Hooker in Port Douglas decided to partner up with ‘Share the Dignity’. Share the Dignity is an…
People in the Douglas Shire who are experiencing loneliness and isolation through grief or loss now have the option to call-on the help of a supportive telephone companion. The ‘Care-to-Call…
A gender equal world, free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. Breaking the Bias is not only this year’s theme of International Women’s Day, it is also one of the motives for Jenny Bill to start…
It has been a long time coming and Daintree residents will tonight (5:00pm) finally witness the introduction of a world-leading renewable microgrid for the Daintree community in Far North…
3291. Muddies fall in series opener
Date: 07-03-2022
DOUGLAS Muddies must now win back-to-back matches after crashing to a five-wicket loss against Norths in the opening contest of the best of three fourth grade grand final series. Batting second…
Palmer Sea Reef golf course is in grave danger of being severely damaged as local kids continue to use the course and the bunkers as their new playground. And while they may think they are being…
A LOCAL pharmacy chain has moved to reassure Douglas residents and incoming tourists it has ample supplies of COVID-19 self-testing packets in stock and ready to go ahead of the upcoming Easter…
3294. Flipping fun at Mossman Gymnastics
Date: 07-03-2022
From flying in the air to enhancing your flexibility and learning real warrior skills, Mossman Gymnastics has everything in store for you. With a range of thirty-eight different and unique classes…
Wind directions and the heat are clearly friends of marine stingers and their enforced presence over this weekend has closed many beaches, including Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas. Four Mile has…
3296. Our women on the front line
Date: 05-03-2022
We have so many local heroes in the Douglas Shire and mostly they go unrecognised. But Newsport salutes their contribution to our community and to celebrate International Women’s Day this Wednesday…
Glenore Grove – single-vehicle rollover Paramedics are assessing one stable patient following a single-vehicle rollover on Forest Hill Fernvale Road at 5.53am. Note: this incident is…
Not sure where to go or what to do this weekend? Don’t worry, we will point you in the right direction! Friday 4 March ---------- Live Music with Fraser Scott at Paddy’s Irish Pub Fraser Yuill…
Australia Post has indicated that the door is still open for areas such as Cooya Beach, Newell Beach and Shannonvale to receive a mail delivery service. And a petition titled ‘Mail delivery for…
DOUGLAS Dragons will now turn their attention to claiming an unprecedented fifth straight division two FNQ title following a 3-1 loss to rivals Atherton in their Australia Cup knock-out clash. The…