UPDATE: Power has been restored to almost all of the 1350 Port Douglas properties that had been in the dark without power when outages started from around 6:50am on Wednesday, February 12, with…
Australia can now either grimace and bear it for four years pretending nothing has happened; or face reality and question whether AUKUS and the US alliance more generally are worth it.
ANZUS and…
Broken windows, abuse and a business at breaking point is what fuelled Beechwoods Cafe owner Sharon Beechey to champion the Mossman community to come together to tackle spiralling mayhem and…
Ladies, get ready! The Sydney Hotshots are coming to heat up Port Douglas for one night only at Oaks Port Douglas Resort on Wednesday, 19 February. And the best part? Newsport is giving you the…
In Mossman, a small community garden is making a big difference. The Circle of Plenty, located at the Mossman Botanic Garden, is more than just a place to garden and grow food - it’s a space for…
Representatives from community sporting clubs in Port Douglas are invited to attend a free Good Sports workshop later this month, covering the important role local clubs can play in building healthy…
The “crazy cool fun” of Tokyo is coming to Carnivale, the neon-lit Maho Magic Bar set to wow crowds as one of the exciting new twists and treasured traditions mark the return of Port Douglas…
Food supplies are flowing back into the Douglas region and supermarket shelves are filling with fresh produce after transport companies took advantage of the opening overnight of Ollera Creek Bridge…
A new late-night cocktail and tapas bar above the shops on the corner of Macrossan and Grant Streets in Port Douglas is in doubt after plans were stalled last month.
The nightclub proposal, which…
A new sculpture has sprung up on Captain Cook Highway, impressing many locals and travellers who use the popular route between Port Douglas and Cairns.
The artwork of a fisherman standing on a…
Two vehicles have been badly damaged in a car accident at the intersection of Macrossan and Owen Streets, Port Douglas, around 2.30pm today, Monday February 10.
Pedestrians and store owners were…
For a milestone 60 years, Douglas Shire Aged Persons Home Inc (DASPH). has been a lifeline for seniors, providing affordable housing that allows them to live independently while staying close to…
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: The bridge is currently open to emergency vehicles, freight and supply vehicles only, but that is subject to changing weather conditions.
BACKGROUND: Ollera Creek Bridge set…
This June, long-time Port Douglas locals Anne and Peter Lloyd will celebrate 59 years of marriage, a milestone they credited to one simple principle: looking after each other.
“The secret to…
Flooding is ongoing across multiple catchments in Far North Queensland, and a Flood Watch alert has been issued for Western Cape York among the warnings.
More rainfall is expected in coming days…
BUSINESS FEATURE
Builders in the Douglas Shire can be hard to come by, making the arrival of Legacy Build Group, led by Jackson Brown, a welcome addition for those seeking not only quality…
Locally owned Douglas businesses are proving to be the backbone of the produce supply chain as supplies into the Shire are crippled due to flooded and wrecked roads on the routes into the region.
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Police have located human remains inside a crocodile as part of the recovery of a man reported missing from Aurukun.
Police and wildlife officers located the crocodile along Watson River last…
Looking to get soaked in luck
If you see me standing out in the rain getting soaking wet anytime, leave me there…. I’m fine.
I’m just enjoying something we’ve not seen a great deal of at home in…
Cycling enthusiasts in Douglas Shire have built more than a club, they’ve created a thriving community. The Rainforest and Reef Cycling Club welcomes riders of all ages and abilities, promoting…
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