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Every now and then we all need a luxury escape and when it comes to living it up you’re definitely at the right address in our beautiful paradise. Looking for the perfect experience? These local…
A local resident has come forward suggesting he may have inadvertently captured a rare night time image of the mysterious big cat that purportedly roams the surrounding rainforests of the Douglas…
One of the most popular highway stops in far north Queensland, Ellis Beach Bar and Grill, is under new management with some big plans for extended hours and live music. The Captain Cook Highway…
More king tides in Douglas are on the way, with a five-day period of tides all peaking above the three-metre mark starting this Friday. To add to the tide warnings, weather forecasters are…
It’s sports sign on week across the Douglas Shire, dust off your rackets or lace up your footy boots because training is back in session. Douglas Netball Association Learn new skills, have fun, and…
Douglas Shire lovebirds will continue to exchange plenty of chocolates and flowers right throughout the day for what’s described as the most romantic day of the year. Local restaurants and other…
The race is on. And the stakes could not be higher. The race is between competing interests. On one hand we have the broad mass of the world’s people who do not want to experience the catastrophes…
The long-held fun theory of mysterious big cats purportedly roaming the backcountry of the Douglas Shire has resurfaced. Discussion around the mysterious visitors comes on the back of an alleged,…
UPDATED: Police have just confirmed they've located the body of a 49-year-old man who was reported missing in Lake Tinaroo yesterday around 11am. Just before 3.30pm officers confirmed they located…
Port Douglas and its surrounds have been featured on the respected Australian Geographic magazine website as a must-do to visit by road. An article called ‘Head North to Port’ points out that Cairns…
For 16 years Newsport, day in, day out has delivered you the news that matters right across the Douglas Shire. Newsport’s daily objective has been to engage, inform and entertain our readers and…
Australians should be hoping that the members of the Reserve Bank board have read the 6000-word essay written by Treasurer Jim Chalmers for the latest edition of The Monthly before today’s board…
A decade after Allison Bernard went missing at Archer River Quarry Police have returned to the site in a renewed bid to bring answers to her family. Police said Ms Bernard last seen at Archer River…
Cairns Police have charged four youths with a total of nine property and traffic related offences following investigations by the Child Protection Investigation Unit, Cairns Property Crime Squad and…
3335. Police to discuss Cooktown death
Date: 10-02-2023
Police are due to hold a press conference in a matter of hours this morning in relation to the sudden death of a 38 year-old woman near Cooktown a short time ago. Queensland Police confirmed they…
Founded 35 years ago by a few local families, the Mossman Boat & Fishing Club has now become an important pillar in the Douglas Shire community with over 120 members from tots to adults who all…
Almost $3000 in donations collected during Council’s two most recent free green waste disposal periods will assist disadvantaged Far North Queensland young people in their education, sporting and…
Mossman’s breathtaking landscapes have been an inspiration for a brand-new circus performance set to hit the stage in Cairns this Friday. Circa Cairns, a First Nations led circus ensemble, has…
Pickleball - a cross between tennis, badminton, and ping-pong - is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and the latest trend among older adults. The sport has now arrived in Port Douglas…
Locals and tourists alike have been left scratching their heads over the past 24-48 hours after being greeted to vacant fruit, vegetable and other food aisles at Coles on Macrossan Street in Port…