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…
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…
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…
It’s hard to imagine one could have anything nice to say about a fruit that has names like Vomit Fruit and Cheese Fruit, and its smell being likened to a cross between Blue Vein cheese and old rotten…
There’s still no further word on if and when the Daintree Village Hotel might re-open, and the closure has affected tourism and local social life, according to other business operators.
The Hotel…
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Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service officers (QPWS) held a spotlight search last night at Archer Point in the general vicinity where a spearfisherman was attacked in the water…
Exciting news for food lovers. The serene Treehouse Restaurant at Silky Oaks Lodge is now open for lunch to the public.
Perched above the picturesque Mossman River, this open-air restaurant boasts a…
He may be being called to act on and urgently address national issues such as the growing juvenile crime epidemic in Alice Springs, ‘The Voice’ discussions and other significant matters but that…
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