Douglas Shire Council has continued to strengthen water security over the past year as it strives to prepare the region for catastrophic events and outcomes like those faced in the wake of…
The last cane truck may have departed Mossman, but the region’s youth can still learn about the sugar industry thanks to a sweet new collaboration that’s taken off like a rocket, with George the…
Daintree State School students are on a roll, taking home two first places in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths competitions.
Most recently, Bailee Weier and Thea Mulley won the…
It was very sad to see the last cane harvested in Douglas last week. Even though I have never farmed the stuff, it has always been part of my world, the little yellow cane trains, the mill belching…
Further details have emerged about the circumstances surrounding the murder of former Paws and Claws volunteer Toyah Cordingley during the first two days of the latest trial of accused killer…
More than 50 people gathered at the Mossman cenotaph at 11am this morning to honour Remembrance Day.
Bookended by a rendition of the Last Post on a lone trumpet, and wreath laying by dignitaries,…
Each year, students from the Douglas Shire get a firsthand experience of the Great Barrier Reef thanks to local reef operator Quicksilver, and this year was no exception.
Year Six students from…
The Port Douglas Muddies Fourth Grade cricket team has been setting records on the weekend - but not in a good way.
The side was dismissed for an incredible 10/8 in 11 overs against Mareeba on…
The location of Douglas Shire Council’s preferred final route of the section of the Wangetti Trail from the Mowbray River to Port Douglas has now been decided.
But the council is waiting on the…
Cairns residents are being praised for their efforts to conserve the region’s precious water resources.
Cairns Regional Council issued a “thank you for being responsible” message last week and…
The retrial of the man who is charged with the murder of former Port Douglas volunteer Toyah Cordingley is due to begin today at 11.30am in the Cairns Supreme Court, presided over by Justice Lincoln…
The Newsport team has selected what we think are our best photos for the month of October.
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Tony Bartels
Greedy cane farmers got all that land and still not happy. Give it back to the rightful owners and move on as not yours to begin with but you will end up subdividing…
A tobacco shop on Macrossan Street in Port Douglas has been shut down for at least 72 hours by Queensland Health officials.
An Interim Closure Order posted in the shop window on Wednesday,…
With months of public hearings during a state inquiry into e-bikes and other e-transport devices now complete, a picture has emerged of a rapid rise in illegal devices being used on Queensland roads…
The Melbourne Cup Cup Calcutta in support of the Port Douglas Surf Lifesaving Club has generated more than $43,000 in cash prizes and donated $7,631 to the surf lifesaving club in the inaugural…
Drivers on the Mossman-Mount Molloy Road can expect delays of up to 10 minutes at a time from this week with reconstruction works moving to the upslope above the road near the lower-lookout…
A bed or tourist tax for Port Douglas is the big topic in this week’s FREE print edition of Newsport Daily… not only if one should be implemented, but if that is even what Mayor Lisa Scomazzon meant…
Introducing a statewide tourist tax has been ruled out by State Government Tourism Minister Andrew Powell.
Mr Powell made the call in response to a speech in the Douglas Shire Council chambers…
Port Douglas isn’t just a tropical getaway - it’s a key stop on one of Australia’s top foodie road trips according to a new index, offering travellers plenty of highly rated eats along the way.
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