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The holiday season will be brighter for many in Far North Queensland as the annual Quicksilver Group Christmas Charity Appeal marks its 20th year of supporting those in need. Beneficiaries of…
The Carnivale is over for the captivating Wonderland Spiegeltent, the powers behind the authentic 1920s Spiegeltent at Dixie Park, saying the fallout from Cyclone Jasper and road closures on the eve…
Plans to build an Indigenous tourism park at Cape Tribulation has been given the green light by Council. The Jabalbina development application for an environmental facility, nature-based tourism,…
Mossman District Rifle Club December 7 - Christmas Shoot Eleven shooters joined together on the 700m mound for our Double 15 shot Match. Conditions were hot and steamy but the rain stayed away all…
1645. Mossman Mill locos on the move
Date: 10-12-2024
The Mossman Mill locomotives are today being trucked offsite, sold to MSF Sugar through a Grays Auction. The largest of the locos, Daintree, was first loaded and will be transported to South…
There have been at least 42 reported crocodile sightings in the Port Douglas area so far this year, up from 34 in 2023. Crocodiles have been seen basking on suburban streets, swimming at Four Mile…
1647. Dingo traps have been set for weeks
Date: 09-12-2024
Dingoes caught in traps strategically located in Port Douglas for weeks as part of a management strategy will be destroyed, the Douglas Shire Council confirms. Traps have been placed in “secret”…
If you love your sports, Newsport has you covered every Tuesday starting tomorrow with our new 11am sports results digest. Our photographers are out and about through the week and over weekends to…
1649. Mossman Christmas Carols delight
Date: 09-12-2024
Carols Under The Raintrees, Sunday night's family carols event held in the St David's Grounds and made possible by the Combined Churches of Douglas Shire and Douglas Shire Council, has been enjoyed…
Port Douglas State School's Grade 5/6 students have been busy turning old clothes into something extraordinary. Armed with creativity and a passion for the planet, they collected used items from…
1651. Douglas's Dingoes are out and about
Date: 09-12-2024
Newsport readers are reporting increased sightings of dingoes in Port Douglas, a local dog walker suggesting he was stalked by one last week as he walked his small dog. And local real estate agent…
1652. Two women killed in Lakeland crash
Date: 09-12-2024
Two people have died following a single vehicle crash in Lakeland yesterday afternoon, Sunday December 8. Initial investigations indicate at approximately 1.50pm, a Toyota Landcruiser was…
1653. HOW WE SEE IT! - Saturday Snapshot
Date: 07-12-2024
Digging lotto luck for good blokes Judging by the comments coming through our social media feed, the lucky lotto winning landscape gardener from Mossman is a good, and deserving bloke. Here’s…
Events in the days leading to the November 10 disappearance of Dinghy the blue heeler pup from Port Douglas Yacht Club have fuelled owner Gallagher Harbisher Thomson to turn his attention 700km…
The festive spirit is alive and well at Cairns Surf Club - Palm Cove, with a lineup of holiday events designed to bring joy to both locals and visitors. This year’s schedule promises a variety of…
READ THE STORY Alf Craig - Newsport Facebook The so called highway will be fit for purpose when the State and Federal Govt's bite the bullet and do this as was done in NSW to address the same…
Douglas Shire Council has moved to allay community fears of a loss of trees at the site of the new $3.3m splash park, saying 11 have been “strategically selected” to be removed and more will be…
Peace activists and groups from across Far North Queensland on Saturday, November 30, converged on the Mt Carbine tungsten mine for a non-violent direct action and 15-minute silent peace vigil…
The results are in, and winners have been declared for the 2024 Port Douglas Marlin Challenge. Four days of fishing made way for the 15th anniversary of one of only two Australian fishing…
BUSINESS FEATURE After last year’s festive sparkle was dimmed by Cyclone Jasper, Raine & Horne Port Douglas/Mossman is determined to make the Douglas Shire shine brighter than ever.…