Nestled near Wonga Beach, Nightwings Rainforest Centre is the creation of passionate conservationist and wildlife carer Annie Schoenberger. She has built a sanctuary for rescued flying-foxes while…
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has reiterated her support for adding Cape York Peninsula to the UNESCO World Heritage list in the face of mounting State Government uncertainty about…
A “training village” for at-risk youth has been proposed by the Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation for a 200ha parcel of land directly across the river from Daintree Village.
But concerns…
After an incredible 45 years of service with Meals on Wheels, local volunteers Maree Crees and Carmen Bolton have officially hung up the car keys, marking the end of an era in community service.
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Sharks have been eating fish from commercial fishing lines in much greater numbers since control nets were removed from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in 2019, Port Douglas fishers say.
Trout…
Far North Queenslanders are being asked to be extra vigilant when coming into contact with soil and muddy water, following a spike in cases of a dangerous disease in the Cairns region after recent…
Newsport’s Bryan Littlely has been busy bringing to life stories from across the Douglas Shire in recent months, and getting to know the region in more ways than one… including getting a bird’s eye…
As we roll into 2025, I am sure everyone has done a bit of reflecting. I did. Especially because this time last year we were unloading helicopters and barges! So surreal it seems like a dream now.…
Home prices are remaining strong in Douglas Shire despite national property values falling last month for the first time in two years.
The average Port Douglas house price has stayed steady at…
As drones topped Christmas wish lists this past holiday season, Ergon Energy Network is urging people to ensure they never fly them near the power network.
With more people having given drones as…
The amount of rain that fell at a coastal weather station south of Port Douglas last month was about three times less than what was recorded for the same time the year before.
The Bureau of…
For any young basketball hopefuls in our region, playing in the State Championships is a massive achievement in their young basketball careers.
For four young Port Douglas Heat kids, that dream…
Backpackers have become a heartbeat of the Palm Cove and Port Douglas communities, offering not just an extra set of hands but a pulse of culture, kindness, and genuine connection.
Travellers from…
It was slow going for motorists on the Mossman to Daintree Road on Saturday morning after a large tree fell and blocked the road around 8am just north of the Wonga Beach Service Station and blocking…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is making a fleeting visit to Far North Queensland this week to coincide with the first major announcement of the 2025 federal election campaign - a $7.2 billion…
BUSINESS FEATURE
Adrian and Angela Whittaker, well-known fixtures in the Port Douglas community, have earned a strong reputation with Angel Construction. But their ambition and…
Newsport’s Bryan Littlely has been busy bringing to life stories from across the Douglas Shire in recent months, and getting to know the region in more ways than one… including getting a bird’s eye…
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“Never read the comments” …. It was the advice readily handed out to journalists when news media entered the digital era - aka the birth of the keyboard warrior.
I…
After years of absence, the beloved Low Isles Launch Rally is set to make a triumphant return on Australia Day, Sunday, 26 January 2025, celebrating its 50th edition in grand style.
Presented by…
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