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Whales have started their annual pilgrimage up Australia’s East Coast towards Far North Queensland. An estimated 35,000-50,000 humpback whales are expected to migrate up the coast from May, while…
A Court of Appeal date has been set in the Toyah Cordingley murder case for Tuesday, October 13. Former Innisfail nurse Rajwinder Singh was convicted by a jury in December of Ms Cordingley’s…
23. Financial boost for islands
Date: 21-06-2026
Two local islands will benefit from a share of $12.6m in annual funding to improve access to them. Saibai and Iama islands will get almost $5m worth of improvements in the statewide allocation. …
Following its triumphant return last year after a 30-year hiatus, the revived Mossman Show Ball is officially back for its second consecutive year on Saturday, July 4, and is being hosted this year…
Following its triumphant return last year after a 30-year hiatus, the revived Mossman Show Ball is officially back for its second consecutive year on Saturday, July 4, and is being hosted this year…
READ THE STORY Terence Melchert Unfortunately at all levels of government it is easier for bureaucrats to increase rates and taxes than to implement cost saving operational efficiencies. And…
Daintree Village locals are aiming for the official opening of the world-famous Creb Track four-wheel drive road to take place in mid July, weather permitting. With a big wet season, and rain…
There is room for everyone in Newsport Daily Print and that means we’ve crammed in kids from the country through to the biggest news in business across the Douglas Shire in our latest FREE edition…
A host of sporting fixtures have taken place across Douglas Shire in the past fortnight, including AFL Cairns and Ironman Cairns. Pictures: Santiago Gonzalez
Yeehaw! It has been a lot of work bringing it all together, but the organisers of the Mossman school country fair are excited the day is nearly here when children and parents alike can celebrate…
There is room for everyone in Newsport Daily Print and that means we’ve crammed in kids from the country through to the biggest news in business across the Douglas Shire in our latest FREE edition…
Fresh details have been emerging about a massive 66-room resort and conference centre plan at Wonga Beach - including an estimated construction-cost price tag of $182m - during the latest…
Nick Thompson and Penny Slater both won their first ironman races at the Ironman Cairns on Sunday. In a race where the cyclists ride up the Captain Cook Highway to Craiglie twice, Thompson, of…
It is said farming is the only socially acceptable form of gambling. At least that’s the word in the farming circles I mix with. Our nation’s grain growers bank it all — or at least whatever is…
Reef tourism operator Quicksilver has thrown its weight behind a new Port Douglas marine-industry-precinct plan for the south wharf area. Quicksilver Group managing director Tony Baker said he…
The unknown soldier statuette on top of the Mossman war memorial is set to grow taller thanks to a more than $50,000 grant from the Federal Government. Currently standing at about 40cm, the figure…
At Newsport, we report the news, but we’re just as dedicated to giving our community a voice. Seniors are the very fabric of our region. That’s why we’re putting the spotlight on our local golden…
Cooktown police have charged two men with drug offences following a search warrant in Wujal Wujal on Friday, June 12. It will be alleged officers attended a Bloodwood Road property and located 575…
The Reef Raider had a hard-fought 33-27 home victory against Southside Crusaders in Port Douglas on Saturday.  Ryan Connors, Jarvis Kessler and Quinton Dartiguelongue all scored tries, while…
Douglas Shire rates and charges are set to go up an average of 8.4 per cent this year, double Australia's annual inflation rate across the past year of about 4.2 per cent.  Councillors are…