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3341. Mossman Belly Dancing group shimmies for domestic violence awareness
Date: 22-02-2022
Every year, belly dancers around the globe, and in Mossman, take over the streets for a very important cause. This happens during the so-called ‘Shimmy Mob’, a worldwide event that takes place on…
3342. Edwina robbed of cars and cash but forgives the culprits
Date: 22-02-2022
Four Mile resident Edwina Kramer has gone through a terrible experience. She, her husband and their daughter have been robbed in their own home while they slept. Phycologists will tell you she…
3343. No e-scooters on Macrossan Street; 12km/h limit on footpaths
Date: 21-02-2022
The increasing popularity of e-scooters and the risks they pose on foot paths and bike lanes has prompted the Queensland Government to introduce new rules after reports pedestrians felt unsafe. …
3344. Wheels turning on Mossman-Cooya beach cycleway
Date: 20-02-2022
SAFELY riding your bike to the beach from Mossman will soon become a reality. Wonga Beach-based company, Colpo Constructions, will start work on stage two of the Mossman-Cooya Beach Cycleway from…
3345. Tree planting memorial for those who have fallen in the line of duty
Date: 19-02-2022
Officers from Mossman Police Station, including Sergeant Gil Dyett representing the Queensland Police Union and Mayor of Douglas Shire, Michael Kerr, took part in a tree planting ceremony. The…
3346. Nine reasons why Council wants to veto Nautilus Aviation application
Date: 19-02-2022
Douglas Shire councillors will be advised to refuse the development application for Material Change of Use for Air services (Helipad and Caretaker's Accommodation) at 35-39 Port Street, Port Douglas…
3347. Drug charges across the Tablelands
Date: 19-02-2022
Detectives from Tablelands Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a local man after they executed a search warrant on an address in Chettle Road, Arriga on Thursday, February 3 at about 6.30am…
3348. Wave park gets State Government thumbs up; but Council will decide
Date: 18-02-2022
A $317m surf park, which will produce man-made waves, to be known as NorthBreak and located in the Mowbray Valley (5640 Captain Cook Highway, Mowbray), has received State Government approval, but the…
3349. Bob the Tin Man gets canned by Council
Date: 18-02-2022
Kind-hearted Bob Perry only wanted to help gather up a few bucks for local charities in the Cow Bay area where he lives, but in doing so has fallen foul of the law. Well at least the lawmakers at…
3350. Train jumper wanted by police; Do you know this person?
Date: 18-02-2022
Far North police are investigating an incident in which a man jumped on the back of a train and dangerously rode on the outside of the train from Kuranda to Cairns. They have labelled the act as…
3351. QAS Morning Round-up - Friday, 18 February 2022
Date: 18-02-2022
Labrador – vehicle and pedestrian incident A male patient was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition after a vehicle and pedestrian incident on Brisbane Road at…
3352. Funding supports boots on the ground in fight against illegal dumping
Date: 17-02-2022
Douglas Shire and Mareeba Councils will share almost $200,000 to fund special officers to crack down on illegal dumping. The Palaszczuk Government will provide 27 local councils more than $2.9…
3353. LETTER | The inevitable Chicken Littles
Date: 17-02-2022
Dear Editor, I’ll begin with a full disclosure: I’m an old white male and fully licensed real estate agent of over 28 years. The following thoughts and comments are mine alone. Done. Now while I’ve…
3354. International travel ‘Lag’ danger for local tourism
Date: 17-02-2022
When international borders re-open on the 21 February for Queensland, don’t expect to see thousands of tourists falling over one another to get to Port Douglas and the iconic attractions we have to…
3355. Are you interested in politics? Nominations for Youth Parliament close soon
Date: 17-02-2022
Young people from the Douglas Shire and Cook electorate who want to make their voices heard can apply to participate in the 2022 YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament. Now in its 27th year, the YMCA…
3356. Mossman’s ’She Shed’ to help women develop strong social connections
Date: 16-02-2022
Women in the Douglas Shire will soon be able to learn and share new skill sets with other women while making strong social connections and offering mutual support to one another. Mossman Support…
3357. QAS Morning Round-up - Wednesday, 16 February 2022
Date: 16-02-2022
Rocklea – chemical incident No persons were injured and QAS remained on standby for other emergency services following a chemical incident at a workplace at 12.28am. Woodridge – fire…
3358. Cape Tribulation Road danger
Date: 15-02-2022
Cape Tribulation road safety has been a matter of discussion for many years. Newsport has responded to several readers requests to look into the current situation in more detail. Meeting with locals…
3359. Community rallies to support Eden's life threatening cancer
Date: 15-02-2022
At only 36 years of age, Wonga Beach local Eden Pitt has recently been diagnosed with bowel cancer. To support him and his young family, the community is coming together to organise a fundraiser at…
3360. ROC Chair, Kerr on right track with ambitious agenda
Date: 14-02-2022
I am yet to meet the Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr, but I am impressed with his willingness to take on some issues in his other role as Chairman of the Regional Organisation of Councils. No doubt…