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Strong winds and swell cause Four Mile Beach to close until further notice
Date:
20-04-2023
Four Mile Beach has been closed with the red flags up and stinger nets in the process of being removed from the swimming area, as high winds and ocean swell are forecast for up to the next 72…
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Tennis in a pickle
Date:
20-04-2023
Douglas tennis is in a pickle, but in a good way. The progressive Port Douglas Tennis Club has embraced the world’s fastest growing game Pickleball. A special court has been provided at the club…
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Mossman soy sauce plant staff facing possible job losses
Date:
20-04-2023
Staff and shareholders of a speciality soy sauce processing plant attached to the Mossman Sugar Mill are awaiting news of their future, in a restructure which is reported to have already resulted in…
3504.
Australia's leading country music performer to make third straight Savannah in the Round appearance
Date:
19-04-2023
Far North Queensland’s favourite music festival will have a distinctly Aussie flavour following the unveiling of this year’s line-up for October’s Savannah in the Round (SITR).
For the third…
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Get your taste buds dancing and your feet tapping at Koko's Locals Night
Date:
19-04-2023
Cool cocktails, live music, smiles and magnificent tastes. Welcome to the weekly Locals Night at Koko Poolside Bar and Kitchen at Peppers Beach Club in Port Douglas. An ultimate tropical oasis where…
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UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIP: How a Port Douglas hotel manager became BFFs with the Prime Minister
Date:
19-04-2023
What do the manager of a Port Douglas hotel and the most powerful man in Australia have in common?
On the surface, the most likely answer would be very little, but dig a little deeper and the bond…
3507.
Serious injury, death inevitable if increased deterrents not imposed for lighthouse trespassing
Date:
19-04-2023
A Concerned local resident has questioned whether everything is being done to deter people and more specifically teenagers from loitering on and accessing Flagstaff Hill lighthouse.
The question…
3508.
More awareness around all day June 18 Captain Cook Highway closure needed - Shuttle driver
Date:
18-04-2023
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…
3509.
Construction of long awaited, much discussed Noah Creek bridge hits further hurdles
Date:
18-04-2023
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…
3510.
99 not out
Date:
18-04-2023
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…
3511.
Angry, sad, reaction to huge croc decapitation
Date:
17-04-2023
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…
3512.
Five things that make visiting the Douglas Shire easier with a little bubs
Date:
17-04-2023
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…
3513.
Messy trail prompts reader to question work of Douglas Shire Council
Date:
17-04-2023
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…
3514.
Local adds a splash of colour and vibrancy to the Shire
Date:
14-04-2023
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…
3515.
Rita the public speaker beater
Date:
14-04-2023
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,…
3516.
EXCLUSIVE: Mysterious discovery as giant Croc found beheaded, dead, at Cow Bay
Date:
14-04-2023
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…
3517.
Local residents take opportunity to discuss 'Voice to Parliament referendum'
Date:
13-04-2023
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…
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Seniors living it up during ‘Very Important Pensioners’ (VIP) night
Date:
13-04-2023
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…
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LOW ACT: Outrage after offender(s) steal from church donation box in Port Douglas
Date:
13-04-2023
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…
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Passionate about ice-cream? then try these places in our Shire pronto
Date:
13-04-2023
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…
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