Douglas Shire Council has unequivocally thrown its support behind growing calls to beautify a key local entrance point “that’s fitting for a world class tourist town” like Port Douglas.
For years…
A man was due to face a Cairns Magistrates’ Court today after his arrest a short time ago in relation to ongoing investigation ‘Operation Tango Welsh’.
Cairns Child Protection and Investigation Unit…
Frustrated local motorists looking for a more regular breezy and uninterrupted commute between Port Douglas and Mossman may have cause for minor optimism following an admission from the State…
Airlie Beach has one, while another in Cairns attracts hundreds of thousands of people each year.
When stinger season rolls along from November to March, countless tourists, locals, backpackers,…
Heavy wet season rain has again caused landslips, flooded bridges and water over roads in Douglas, as a monsoonal trough moves slowly in the region.
Clean up crews headed to Cape Tribulation this…
In what's taken a dramatic turn with the release to social media of what appears to be grainy phone footage, croc victim Alister MacPhee has broken his silence from his Cairns Hospital…
Police have appealed to Douglas parents to keep a close eye on where kids ride their dirt bikes, after numerous complaints about grassed areas being ripped up and noise near homes and…
There were a few cases of white line fever among excited residents at Kewarra Aged Care recently when NRL players Brendon Elliot and Riley Price from the North Queensland Cowboys, and Pone Tongia…
Wonga Beach resident David Cook has witnessed, and photographed, many a snake, dog, bird, and native rodent – but this time he reckons he’s captured a feral cat on camera.
With several of our…
UPDATE 12.20PM
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND SCIENCE STATEMENT --
Wildlife Officers from the Department of Environment and Science (DES) will target the crocodile involved in yesterday’s incident…
A day to celebrate and encourage random acts of kindness. Each year on February 17th, National Random Acts of Kindness Day grows in popularity.
At Port Douglas State School the ‘Make A Positive…
Queensland detectives have reportedly travelled to India hoping that when they return, they will have in their custody Rajwinder Singh – the suspect in the murder of Toyah Cordingley.
An Indian…
Welcome to Newsport’s News In Brief, where we make it easy to quickly catch up on some of the week’s news.
Maccas? What?
A hot debate about the need – or not – for a McDonald’s in Douglas has been…
A perceived increased number of lost and wandering dogs observed by locals walking the streets of the Douglas Shire in recent times is a timely reminder to ensure a common-sense process is taken to…
Four men have booked a future court appearance with the Mareeba Magistrates Court for alleged stealing offences following a bizarre crime involving an animal in the Tablelands region.
Police alleged…
That learning how to play a musical instrument is not only about reading the notes on the page proves Lynda Irvine, who is passionate about giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy learning…
Anyone missing a digit?
That’s the question many locals asked each other a beachgoer made an apparent peculiar discovery yesterday afternoon during a stroll at none other then south Four Mile…
Soon locals will be able to enjoy their favourite fresh baked doughnuts on a daily basis at what will be a doughnut and pastry heaven.
Duke’s Doughnuts is opening a bakery at the old Junction Cafe…
Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe is like a passenger in a racing car with both hands on the handbrake. Meanwhile, the real driver (the Government) has feet on the accelerator and foot brake and…
Well know Aussie rockers You Am I fronted by lead singer-songwriter and guitarist Tim Rogers, will headline this year's Carnivale’s Tropic Rock concert.
Having released their 11th studio album in…
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