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4621. VIDEO | G'day Port Douglas & Daintree: John the detective turned acupuncture expert
Date: 23-02-2021
This week’s G'day Port Douglas & Daintree introduces former detective turned acupuncture expert, John Mason. In the video above, John talks about why he left the big smoke in Victoria to be his…
4622. VIDEO | Big Croc gets stuck on moving Daintree Ferry cable
Date: 22-02-2021
A large crocodile has found himself in a pickle while attempting to climb over a cable in front of a moving Daintree Ferry over the weekend. Brent Craighead, a Kubota Salesman for QMAC Machinery was…
4623. VALE | Glenn Paris, co-founder of the Beach Shack
Date: 22-02-2021
Family and friends will gather at the Port Douglas Yacht Club this weekend to celebrate the life of long time Port Douglas resident Glenn Paris, who left behind a lasting legacy on Port Douglas. Mr…
4624. Cassowary habitat gets revegetation work
Date: 22-02-2021
More than 1000 native trees will be planted near Wangetti Beach later this year in an attempt to rehabilitate Cassowary habitats in the Douglas Shire. Douglas Shire Council staff have begun…
4625. More than 1400 people without power in Port Douglas
Date: 22-02-2021
UPDATE 6:00pm: Power is back on in Port Douglas, with 56 customers now being supplied through generation until network repairs are completed. UPDATE 1:30pm: Ergon crews have restored power…
4626. Landmark cycling event slated for Douglas Shire
Date: 22-02-2021
A landmark cycling event slated for the Douglas Shire and titled the Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival, will be put forward at Tuesday’s Open session of Council. And it will be determined whether…
4627. OPINION | Policy gridlock not permanent
Date: 21-02-2021
Then Treasurer Peter Costello once said that the best way to improve the Budget bottom line in welfare is not to start the programs in the first place because once begun, they are too hard to…
4628. Crocs in line to create more history
Date: 20-02-2021
The Port Douglas Crocs Football Club will be vying for an unprecedented sixth consecutive championship this year, but according to seniors coach Brad Cooper, this will not be something they’ll focus…
4629. The best ways to get your local community news direct
Date: 19-02-2021
Newsport would like to let our loyal readers know that despite Facebook banning Australian media from posting news on the platform, we are still here working hard to bring you all your…
4630. GALLERY | Saint Augustine's celebrates Lent
Date: 19-02-2021
Students from Saint Augustine's School in Mossman kicked off the Lent season this week, as the countdown to Easter begins. Students participated in Shrove (Pancake) Tuesday before burning leaves…
4631. All the buzz as Beach Shack gets new owner
Date: 19-02-2021
From working in an ice cream shop at 14, being part of the iconic On the Inlet team, to founding a hospitality service juggernaut and now the new owner of The Beach Shack on Barrier Street, Natalie…
4632. Gloomy picture once JobKeeper ends
Date: 19-02-2021
A gloomy future has been predicted for our Cairns neighbours with the expectation it will be a ghost town, at best a retirement village, post JobKeeper. Writing in The New Daily, respected financial…
4633. RSL to host March cent sale
Date: 19-02-2021
The RSL Mossman sub branch inc. is holding a “cent sale” on Saturday 13 March at the RSL meeting hall, 28 Johnston Road, Mossman. The event is being run by the social members and the funds raised…
4634. Port Douglas set to get Hot and Steamy as LGBTQI+ festival kicks off
Date: 18-02-2021
Port Douglas is set to get Hot and Steamy as the Far North’s premier LGBTQI+ festival kicks off tonight. Over the next five days, from 18 to 22 February, the Hot and Steamy Festival will celebrate…
4635. It’s sign on time: Local sports clubs gearing up for 2021
Date: 18-02-2021
Local clubs are gearing up for their 2021 sport seasons. A number of clubs are holding upcoming sign-on days and are inviting everyone to get involved. Eligible families may be interested to know…
4636. Volunteers needed for Wonga Beach clean up
Date: 18-02-2021
Conservation group Parley for the Oceans is looking for your help to save our oceans one local beach at a time. Together with the Jabalbina Rangers, Parley will be removing marine debris from North…
4637. Lucky escape dangerously close to Mowbray River
Date: 18-02-2021
Emergency services were called out to a single-vehicle rollover near Mowbray River bridge on the Captain Cook Highway around 6:45am this morning. A spokesperson from Queensland Ambulance Services…
4638. Opinions divided over jetskiers on the Daintree River
Date: 18-02-2021
A Daintree tour guide is calling for a change of rules surrounding jetski use in crocodile inhabited waterways before someone gets hurt following an increase in the watersport. Tour guide, David…
4639. Flood Watch issued as heavy rain forecast for region
Date: 17-02-2021
A Flood Watch has been issued for North Tropical Coast rivers between Cooktown and Rollingstone, including the Daintree and Mossman Rivers. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that flooding is…
4640. Craiglie man suffers significant head injury after ladder fall
Date: 17-02-2021
A 53-year-old man is recovering in a stable condition in Cairns Base Hospital after sustaining a head injury from a ladder fall in Craiglie, near Port Douglas on Tuesday afternoon. A QAS spokeswoman…