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3821. Aria Award winner Kiki performs this Saturday night at the Iron Bar
Date: 13-08-2021
If the surge of livestreamed gigs hasn’t quite scratched the itch for listening to live music, wrap your listening dishes around this trio. Sharon Timms sits down for Newsport for a quick chat with…
3822. OPINION: The decline of Federal authority
Date: 13-08-2021
Further evidence that the Federal Government is losing its authority is emerging on several (related) fronts: Covid, climate and population. The Covid crisis has affected Commonwealth-State…
3823. Girls' night out is back
Date: 13-08-2021
Harrisons at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas is providing the ideal opportunity for the town’s favourite ladies to enjoy a night of food, wine and fabulous company on the hotel’s Feast…
3824. Do-or-die for Reef Raiders
Date: 13-08-2021
It’s do-or-die for the Port Douglas Reef Raiders after FNQ Rugby voted this week to put the season on hold for two weeks because of Covid-19 restrictions in Cairns and head straight into the…
3825. Mixing vaccine providers poor option
Date: 12-08-2021
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging patients to receive both COVID-19 vaccine doses from the same vaccinator. It follows comments from the Queensland Government…
3826. Junior rep basketball season tips off in Port
Date: 12-08-2021
Douglas Heat Basketball (DHB) will be hosting its first junior rep tournament for 2021 on Sunday August 29th @DHB’S home court. Atherton Basketball will be bringing U16, U14 & U12 Boys teams to…
3827. Fishing fun day for local kids
Date: 12-08-2021
A free kids activity day at the Mossman Fishing and Boating Club next month will teach the next generation of local anglers how to jag a catch while keeping our fisheries thriving. Local families…
3828. Cairns lock down to end today
Date: 11-08-2021
Douglas Shire residents can breathe a sigh of relief after Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced this morning that the Cairns lock down will end at 4pm today. On Sunday, Premier…
3829. Port Douglas could become ghost town
Date: 10-08-2021
The decision by the Queensland State Government to lock down Cairns for three days from 4pm last Sunday following a single Covid-19 case, has some businesses and tourism leaders questioning if this…
3830. Douglas Chamber digs in to help Shire businesses
Date: 10-08-2021
The Douglas Chamber of Commerce today appealed to Douglas Shire businesses to advise how they are being impacted by Covid-19 and the recent Cairns lockdown, which came into effect at 4pm on…
3831. Raiders' winning ways continue
Date: 09-08-2021
Port Douglas Reef Raiders 28 (21) Brothers 12 (0) Defending champions Port Douglas Reef Raiders secured their second spot on the Rainforestation Cup when they defeated Brothers 28-12 at the weekend…
3832. Shire limits access after Cairns named hotspot
Date: 08-08-2021
There will be limited access to the Douglas Shire from Cairns and police will be conducting compliance checks on the Captain Cook Highway, according to Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr. In…
3833. Cairns taxi driver linked to marine pilot
Date: 08-08-2021
Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, has confirmed that a Cairns taxi-driver who was infectious in the community for 10 days with Covid-19 is linked to last week’s marine pilot case. The…
3834. Cairns in snap lockdown: What does this mean for Douglas Shire?
Date: 08-08-2021
Douglas residents are being advised to avoid Cairns other than for essential services as listed by Queensland Health. This follows a decision by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk this…
3835. Man wrestles and stabs crocodile to save colleague after attack in Cape York
Date: 08-08-2021
Two men have been attacked by a saltwater crocodile while swimming at Portland Roads in Cape York around 4pm Friday afternoon. According to witnesses at the scene, who didn't wish to be named, the…
3836. Tax can be a revolting topic
Date: 06-08-2021
Tax is such a dry subject, but with incendiary consequences. Perhaps more than anything it determines the sort of society you have. After last week’s tirade against Labor for agreeing not to oppose…
3837. Brian Sorensen Cup and $20k cash up for grabs at annual charity golf day
Date: 06-08-2021
The highly anticipated Salsa Sorensen Charity Golf Day returns on Sunday 22 August and the annual favourite has some exciting changes for 2021! Last year’s tournament was scaled back due to Covid…
3838. Council seeks feedback on proposed kids’ playground under fig tree at Rex Smeal Park
Date: 06-08-2021
Concept designs have been released by council for an exciting new ‘green ants’ kids adventure playground in Rex Smeal Park. The playground would be built entirely in the area under the fig tree,…
3839. Iron Bar announces return of live bands with Grand Theft Audio this Saturday
Date: 06-08-2021
Live music is back with a bang at Iron Bar kicking off with Grand Theft Audio this Saturday night. Newsport’s Jereme Lane sat down for a quick chat with front man Jason Hall about returning to Iron…
3840. BREAKING: Captain Cook Highway closed after person hit by truck at Mowbray
Date: 05-08-2021
UPDATED AT 11:20am Police have diverted traffic down Tresize Road south of the Mowbray bridge after a pedestrian was hit by a truck in a road incident. According to witnesses, the incident…