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1741. THE ART OF RETIRING: How our local seniors embrace authenticity in their golden years
Date: 11-09-2023
“The great thing about being older is the freedom to be your authentic self.” - Catherine Quinn  There's no denying that our picturesque seaside haven is a cherished retirement paradise. With…
1742. JOIN THE CROWD: Oaks Port Douglas Resort emerges as the town's hottest gathering spot
Date: 09-09-2023
A place where locals can come together, enjoy great entertainment and feel a strong sense of belonging. This is the objective of Paul Parrant, the recently appointed General Manager of Oaks Port…
1743. FINALS FOOTY: Cooper legacy looms large as Petrenko has Crocs firing ahead of Saints battle
Date: 08-09-2023
The biggest question that loomed largest over the Port Douglas Crocs ahead of this year's premiership campaign was to what extent the perennially successful seniors' playing group would buy into the…
1744. VIDEO: TIME TO BLOSSOM: Shovels at the ready as Mossman Botanical Garden works to get underway
Date: 08-09-2023
Ever driven past the Mossman Botanic Gardens site and wondered where things are at and when you’ll actually see some development with the project? Well, good news. A short time ago Newsport had an…
1745. JOURNALIST’ EXPERIENCE: Discover Sheraton Sunset Sessions & win the ultimate New Year's Eve experience
Date: 08-09-2023
For quite some time the Sheraton Sunset Sessions had remained an event on my to-do list. The allure of its captivating blend of luxury and music had always piqued my curiosity, but the stars had…
1746. VIDEO: TOURIST MOBILITY TEST: How accessible is Four Mile Beach in year of accessible tourism in QLD?
Date: 07-09-2023
In the Year of Accessible Tourism in Qld Newsport has continued to shine a spotlight and highlight the importance of Douglas Shire Council providing ease of access to our local attractions for those…
1747. GRUESOME TREND CONTINUES – more big crocs found shot dead, beheaded in Queensland waters
Date: 07-09-2023
In an extremely worrying development Newsport understands an investigation is already underway in relation to the deaths of six large crocodiles – each found shot dead – and with some of their heads…
1748. Douglas median home values down, but still higher overall
Date: 07-09-2023
Signs are showing that growth in home values in the Douglas-Daintree region is starting to flatten out. The latest home value report by key national research firm CoreLogic revealed the median…
1749. Mossman Sugar Mill boss shuts down “rumours” of closure
Date: 06-09-2023
Management at Mossman Sugar Mill have moved quickly to shut down word on the streets that the 127-year-old industry icon could be closing. Newsport had been told that the mill’s permanent closure…
1750. TRADITION, GLAMOUR AND SPECTACLE: Cairns Amateurs Sapphire Jubilee to reach new heights
Date: 06-09-2023
This weekend the thunderous gallop of horses and fashionable elegance of attendees will signal the return of spring racing. The Cairns Amateurs Carnival, a jewel in the Turf Club's crown, will…
1751. FACT OR FICTION: Douglas Shire not welcoming of local tourists?
Date: 06-09-2023
Dear Editor, My husband and I recently retired on the Cairns Northern beaches after many years of living overseas. We now find ourselves regularly hosting friends and relatives from interstate and…
1752. Free ice-cream for the kids as families encouraged to enjoy and get immersed in Gran Fondo Festival
Date: 06-09-2023
Douglas Shire families are no doubt gearing up for an adrenaline and fun filled time which will include the opportunity to indulge in free ice-cream when the highly popular and inclusive Gran Fondo…
1753. Planned burn offs take effect as smoke blankets sky across Douglas region
Date: 05-09-2023
The effects of planned burn offs between Craiglie and Palm Cove and separate areas within the Macalister Range National Park were there for all to see as smoke blanketed the air in areas visible…
1754. OUR KITCHEN RULES: Jungle Fowl reaffirms status as one of the State’s and country’s best dining experiences
Date: 05-09-2023
A big congratulations to everyone at Jungle Fowl. Just days ago it reaffirmed itself as one of the best restaurants not only in the Douglas Shire, but the state of Queensland. The widely…
1755. NOAH'S BRIDGE FAILURE - A timeline of inaction
Date: 05-09-2023
A comment piece by Lawrence Mason The Noah Bridge saga goes back over twenty years...  In December 2003 the Daintree Cape Tribulation Tourism Association wrote to Douglas Shire Council asking…
1756. The Daintree Ferry - how we got into this dilemma and our way out
Date: 05-09-2023
Dear Editor, In his first 'Jungle Drum' article, Lawrence Mason discussed the Daintree ferry issue. I would like to provide more detail. The December 2019 Council meeting agreed to the terms of…
1757. Higher-priced fuel adds to Douglas cost-of-living pressures
Date: 04-09-2023
Alongside higher interest rates, bigger rent chunks from the household budget and rising grocery prices, Douglas residents are feeling yet another cost-of-living pinch – fuel prices are also up…
1758. Daintree Eco Lodge sold to travel group for $5M
Date: 04-09-2023
An iconic rainforest retreat in the heart of Douglas Shire has been sold to a global travel company. Bought from the Morris Group – which owns establishments including the Daintree Village Hotel…
1759. HEARTBREAK: Lone cassowary put to sleep after injuries deemed too severe for prosperous life
Date: 04-09-2023
In a heartbreaking development a Daintree based juvenile cassowary that captured the hearts and minds of Douglas Shire residents in recent weeks has been put to sleep with its injuries deemed too…
1760. Male pedestrian dies days after incident with car near Mossman
Date: 02-09-2023
In a heartbreaking development Police have confirmed a 28-year-old man has died as a result of the injuries he suffered in relation to an incident involving a car on Tuesday night near Mossman. …