A decision about the preferred location of the much-anticipated Port Douglas splash park is inching ever so closer with consultation about the project now in the hands of local residents.
A short…
For those in the Douglas Shire who are itching to get out and do something fun this weekend, look no further because this is your go-to guide for the best events our backyard has to…
From its small beginnings as Mossman River State School in 1898, Mossman State School has evolved and grown to become a school of choice in our district.
Yesterday, Tuesday 31 January 2023, the…
There is no age limit to being a genuine hero. These Douglas Shire seniors are dedicated to supporting our local community and their efforts have been awarded during the 2023 Australia Day Awards…
A pure passion for creating realistic portraits has landed one young Mossman artist front and center at a new exhibition in Cairns.
Mossman artist Emily Oorthuysen is set to have her work featured…
The mighty Mossman Sharks will see the footy that little bit more easily later this year following a key development at Coronation Park.
Douglas Shire confirmed in its first Ordinary meeting of the…
Doing good for society, that is the mission of the Mossman Rotary Club. With a team of 15 hard-working local volunteers, the club is an important pillar in our local community.
By giving back and…
A low supply of rental homes, rising rents and sluggish wage rises are all contributing to the rental accommodation ‘squeeze’ in Douglas.
Coupled with higher inflation through food prices, fuel and…
A 20-year-old Bayview Heights man will face Cairns Magistrates Court in the coming weeks after allegedly driving a car directly towards a Police officer during a roadside breath testing encounter in…
Imagine you’re getting married. What better way is there to seal your love with wedding rings that are made and designed all by yourself?
This brilliant idea came to live when local Port Douglas…
It’s the concrete eyesore no one seems to want to take accountability for that remains both a pain and more seriously, a genuine safety hazard for locals and tourists alike.
The 65-metre long…
Police and emergency services are en route to a white car that has flipped and remains on its roof after hitting a wall in wet conditions just moments ago in a section of road north of Ellis…
Police were called to a Cairns home around 3am yesterday morning after a woman was allegedly seriously assaulted, including strangulation and being punched.
A man fled the residence prior to police…
Our Shire’s one and only “dance family” - also known as Bodies in Motion Dance School - has had a fruitful 2022 with more student enrolments than ever. And with many exciting events to look forward…
Douglas Heat basketball has released a slate of upcoming competitions to suit all ages and skill levels ahead of what promises to be another big season of hoops.
Aussie Hoops will kick things off…
Finding certain professionals and skilled tradespeople to fill vacancies is proving difficult for employers in Douglas.
Hospitality is not the only sector where some positions aren’t being taken up…
A local volunteer who has dedicated more than 20 years to helping people beat blood cancer is the Douglas Shire’s 2023 Citizen of the Year.
Miallo resident Kerry Shepherdson, who also received an…
Douglas Shire Council has moved to clarify the ongoing public confusion around where exactly locals walking their dogs can and can’t have them on a leash, particularly in the vicinity of Four mile…
Local award winners and new permanent citizens to the area will be formally acknowledged this morning during Australia Day celebrations in the Douglas Shire.
The Free BBQ breakfast kicks off at…
After a well-deserved Summer break, it is time for our local students to sharpen their pencils and climb back in the school banks. Newsport sums up what’s been happening in the very first week of…
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