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Dad’s Day is just around the corner and Newsport is here to help the youngsters on a tight budget out, bringing the best of local news for him to read for FREE with the latest edition of Newsport…
As the countdown for the completion of a new study into the viability of a Port Douglas south wharf ship-repair centre rapidly approaches zero, the pressure is ramping up on our state and local…
Underwater cameraman and documentary director Ross Isaacs has worked in some of the most exotic locations across the globe creating stunning images, but his latest project hits much closer to…
A woman in her 60s has been evacuated from Port Douglas to Cairns via helicopter in a life-threatening condition this afternoon.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said she suffered a…
Year 6 students from Port Douglas State School have recorded a cheeky video message for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of their upcoming 2,000-kilometre trip to Canberra.
In the clip, the…
You don’t want to be asking Premier Crisafulli for any money for major projects until after the Olympics, is the whisper going around the Shire seats of power.
Which is troublesome when you might…
A Queensland gardening and stock-food company proposing to start a feed-production factory in Mossman employing more than 75 workers this week met with MPs and a State Government Primary Industries…
A much-loved Lake Tinaroo barramundi-fishing competition is returning after a two-year layoff.
Last run in 2023, the Tinaroo Barra Bash is returning to the lake with a $10,000 Lucky Entry cash…
From kayaking across Lake Tinaroo to stepping up to the mic at Cluster Band Camp, Wonga Beach State School students have had an action-packed term of outdoor adventure, musical teamwork, and…
At three-quarter time Port Douglas coach Brad Cooper spoke to his charges about the importance of running out the game - despite the lopsided scoreline - with finals looming for the flag…
Exclusive native title rights have this month been declared over about 76,000ha of Far North Queensland land in the Douglas Shire and Wujal Wujal regions, but the principal lawyer in the Federal…
The Daintree Village Hotel is up for sale.
The iconic watering hole was put on the market late last week by owners the Morris family, which has the hotel leased out to a local Village lessee until…
Upgrades to the Lower Daintree River floating walkway is “great news for the boaties” suggests Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon, even with some short partial closures of the boat ramp during…
The remote Cape York outpost of Weipa has been revealed by analysis compiled by LifeFlight Lotteries as Queensland’s luckiest location, while Port Douglas also gets a high rating for luck, landing…
Drones will be filming over Mossman and surrounding areas throughout this week, but a Douglas Shire Council spokesperson has moved to assure people they will “not be used to monitor people or…
Two local volunteers have been honoured for giving a total of 47 years of service to aged care housing in the Douglas Shire. Jo Dau and Brian Roberts were awarded Life Memberships of the Douglas…
Local golfers and supporters took to the greens at Palmer Sea Reef on Sunday, August 16, for the 18th annual Brian Sorensen Cup.
Organised by the Salsa Sorensen Association, the sell-out…
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I made the mistake, a couple of seasons ago, of offering the neighbour's kids $10 for each toad they caught, figuring they'd collect 20 or so. They got 70 in…
One Far North Queensland 24-hour emergency vet has treated close to 70 dogs and cats for tick paralysis since the start of June - including two from Mossman - prompting warnings for owners to check…
Mossman chef Coby Cockburn’s bistro has been named the best seafood restaurant at the WA Restaurant and Catering Awards for the fifth year running.
Located in the small town of Dunsborough in the…
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