Douglas Shire markets have been buzzing lately with an influx of travellers in town, while the Taste food and drink festival was a hit across the district this month.
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He wrote in his race bio that his main goal for the Red Bull Romaniacs hard endurance motocross rally was to “finish”, but young gun Sandon “Sando” Kerswell ended up winning his class by an hour and…
The Miallo State School M- Factor Talent show is shaping up to be “wild” says organiser Amanda Favier.
To be held on Thursday, August 20 at the school’s undercover area from 11.45am, talent from…
The funeral parlour on Sawmill Street in Mossman is aiming to expand.
Mossman and Port Douglas Community Funerals owner Propel Funeral Partners - a large company with parlours across Australia and…
Mossman musical-theatre performer Angela Brischetto has made her debut in Six the Musical in Melbourne at the age of 20.
The former Bodies in Motion Dance School performer plays one of the six…
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With just three weeks to go, excitement is building for Run Port Douglas on Saturday, September 5. Set along one of the world’s most scenic coastal courses, the event is a…
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Geoff Mark Field
I’ve lost count of the number of “plans proposals and feasibility studies”. Get back to me when something is actually built.
Corey Seaton
Geoff I came to post…
Shona Barbour is being remembered as “a special woman” who poured her everything into the clubs and community of the Douglas Shire with not a thought of anything in return.
Her partner of 35…
The second North Queensland Life Saving Surf Sports Season carnival took place at Four Mile Beach last weekend, with athletes setting a high standard of competition.
Close to 200 athletes from…
Building projects across the Douglas Shire featured prominently at the annual Master Builders Far North Queensland Housing & Construction Awards, held on Saturday, 8 August at the Cairns…
It is usually the case when a photographer goes to snap your picture they say “now smile” to the subjects… but Newsport’s photographers have not had much need for that prompt judging by the latest…
High season has been delivering for some Douglas Shire tourism operators hit by a slow start to the year as the industry continues to work to recover lost ground since Covid-19.
The region…
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Anyone looking to shake up their dining routine in Port Douglas has a great reason to head over to Oak & Vine Restaurant, where a new lineup of budget-friendly daily…
The Forever Reef Project in Port Douglas has taken another major step forward in its mission to safeguard the coral species of the Great Barrier Reef, unveiling a brand-new coral tank proudly…
I’ve got that winning feeling this week… even though my Port Douglas Crocs playing days are long gone.
We are on a bit of a roll here in the Douglas Shire, on and off the sporting fields.
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A multimillion-dollar resort at Wonga Beach has been given “preliminary approval” by the State Government, subject to conditions including paying for major traffic works at the Mossman-Daintree…
Douglas Shire experienced a taste of the spectacular on the weekend as the 10-year anniversary of the Taste festival took place across the district.
Rex Smeal Park, the Sheraton Grand Mirage…
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Catholic Education Week Celebrations
The community proudly marked Catholic Education Week under the 2026 theme, "Share Your Light, Inspire Others." The school opened…
The Douglas Netball Association Grand Final will be played tonight in Port Douglas, with FNQ Chaos taking on Cougars.
Cougars took care of Bite Back Ballers last week to proceed to the decider.
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Work on a new $12m dual-lane Noah Creek Bridge is set to start after the temporary bypass was opened yesterday.
The completion of the elevated bypass, which is designed to stay above high-tide…
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