In the lively atmosphere of Kubirri Aged Care Centre, excitement filled the air as staff and residents embraced the Olympic spirit over the past few weeks with the Centre even launching its own…
The Port Douglas Crocs faced a tough weekend as both the Senior Men's and Women's teams fell short against the Tigers at Watsons Oval. With just three rounds remaining in the season, the Crocs…
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An exciting opportunity awaits local creatives as the renowned Port Shorts Film Festivals opens film submissions for its 2024 edition.
The annual event that showcases…
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With the tragic news last weekend of a young father being taken by a 4.9m crocodile in plain sight of his wife and with his three young sons nearby, we are again reminded of how…
The future of a renewed, more reliable and higher capacity Daintree Ferry has now become a matter of urgency, according to Douglas Shire Council.
The current ferry has been plagued with…
The Port Douglas Rugby Club will host three preliminary finals across all three grades at Port Douglas Sports Complex this Saturday.
Headlining the day will be the Men’s A-Grade game between the…
After 35 years in the Force, Port Douglas Police Chief Damian Meadows will call it a day on August 26 as he transitions into his role as a Douglas Shire Councillor. Newsport editor Michael Warren…
It’s time to shine a spotlight again on our local schools and students, who have recently made a difference with their remarkable achievements and events.
Mossman State High School
Student Niamh…
There has been some recent discussion about how tired Macrossan St in Port Douglas currently looks.
Some of this can be that businesses have been struggling over the last few years since Covid,…
Detectives from the Financial and Cyber Crime Group have issued a warning about a scam using Queensland Police Service (QPS) phone numbers to impersonate police in an attempt to obtain personal…
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Forget waiting for that yearly Bali getaway, now you can savour the flavours of Bali right here in Port Douglas. Ba Ba Bali, a tasty blend of traditional and modern Balinese…
Douglas Shire Council seems very reluctant to conduct any sort of public review into their (Jasper) disaster response. I just don't get that. Cook Shire has done it. Cairns has done it. Why can't…
Queensland Police will now commence a report for the coroner after human remains were identified inside a target crocodile on the Annan River at Cooktown.
Police said a formal identification…
This round of the Go for Gold fund prioritised investment in rural and remote locations, where enhanced or new infrastructure would increase active pathways in communities that may experience…
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It’s not every day that home buyers are presented with an opportunity to purchase one of Douglas Shire’s most beautiful and luxurious homes, but with the impressive Jade Ridge…
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San-ti Restaurant and Bar at Niramaya Port Douglas is spotlighting its commitment to the local community with the launch of their new ‘local’s card’, offering substantial…
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Kicking off this Wednesday, Taste Port Douglas is poised for new heights with Singapore Airlines as its first international partner and new funding from the Australian and…
Shop managers along Macrossan St in Port Douglas say they’re losing business because potential customers can’t get anywhere close to park, and they’re blaming staff and workers from other businesses…
A search operation continues this morning in a bid to locate a man who disappeared after falling into the Annan River while fishing near Cooktown on Saturday afternoon.
Police confirmed Emergency…
There’s a perennial weather joke that does the rounds in the Far North including here in Douglas which goes something like, "we’ve had our winter already and this year it was on a Wednesday".
This…
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