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Some prominent developments in Port Douglas are beginning to move along, with works starting at two sites along Port Douglas Road and excavations starting at another one in Craiglie. Works have…
Dusty Martin day at the Crocs AFL oval and Port Douglas Carnivale were two of the highlights of our May photos, as Douglas Shire emerged from the wet season and ready to party. Newsport’s…
Organisers of Far North Queensland’s premier alternative arts and music event, NYX Festival, have issued a final call for tickets as the countdown begins for the upcoming winter solstice…
Douglas Heat Basketball Club hosted teams from Cooktown, Atherton and Innisfail last month for the regional representative carnival. From U10s through to U19s, the courts were packed all day with…
New helicopter base all set to take off
Newsport photographers have been out and about at events across the district, including the launch of Alchemy bistro and lounge at Coral Beach Lodge and the DAB art exhibition.  Pictures:…
147. Painting a picture of Dr John Archer
Date: 05-06-2026
Daniel Hodgson says he can describe personalities better in paintings than he can in words, so when he heard the heartbreaking news his friend and GP, Dr John Archer had died, he started painting. …
READ THE STORY Kim Christensen Great to see we have new things coming to Port Douglas. We need what we can get so the town doesn't die an people stay longer. Carl Smith There was an idea to…
Officers from the Tablelands Property Crime Unit have charged a 17-year-old boy with 25 offences following a string of incidents in the Atherton area over the past several days.  It will be…
One Daintree Village tour operator has come up with an innovative way to sell the region as a tourist destination from this month through to September: “Crocodile  Season”. With the cooler…
BUSINESS FEATURE If there’s anyone who can get our Shire moving, it’s Jeanfer Salas. In just two years, the former international competitive dancer has built a thriving local dance scene from…
BUSINESS FEATURE  For nearly forty years, the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre has supported the community through life’s most difficult and joyful moments. Now, it is calling upon that same…
BUSINESS FEATURE  For nearly forty years, the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre has supported the community through life’s most difficult and joyful moments. Now, it is calling upon that same…
BUSINESS FEATURE  For nearly forty years, the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre has supported the community through life’s most difficult and joyful moments. Now, it is calling upon that same…
Port is on the move, and Newsport keeps you up to date with all of those moves with the latest FREE print edition now on the streets. A new boutique luxury hotel on Warner Street, a helicopter…
Champion Cooya wheelchair athlete Matt Sheppard is off to Glasgow at the end of July, making the cut for the Australian Commonwealth Games team in the seated shot put. The Douglas Athletics member…
157. A taste of true crime at The Oaks
Date: 03-06-2026
Port Douglas is set for a taste of true crime with Newsport journalist and SLEEPERS podcast host Bryan Littlely, headed to The Oaks Port Douglas on Wednesday, June 24, with his live show. The…
Our very own Douglas Shire artists have captured the attention of the national art world after a spectacular showing at a major Brisbane exhibition. Far North Queensland was proudly represented at…
Tourism is carrying too much of the burden for jobs and industry in Douglas Shire. Don’t get me wrong, the tourism industry in the region is fantastic - so many travellers here, and resorts,…
A new 30-room high-class boutique hotel with an on-street cafe and rooftop poolside bar has been approved for Warner Street, according to the project architect Jerry Wolveridge. Mr Wolveridge said…