Newsport’s most touching and newsworthy stories of January 2022
Douglas Shire year in review
Newsport journalist Jamie Jansen looks back on key events in January 2022.
Queensland secures 18 million Rapid Antigen Tests - January 3
Looking back at it now, it seems the pandemic happened decades ago.
This announcement caused a gradual shift to augment PCR with RAT tests for close contacts.
The end of the pandemic was in sight and not long after Queensland re-opened its international borders.
Read the full story here.
Local heroes save Mossman couple in overnight flood drama - 11 January 2022
This story is a reminder to not take unnecessary risks by crossing floodwaters and it shows the determination of our local people to come to the rescue without hesitation.
Two people in their 80’s were saved in a remarkable rescue operation.
As the couple attempted to cross floodwaters in their four-wheel-drive they were swept off Euluma Creek Road.
A number of locals were able to safely rescue them before emergency services arrived.
Read the full story here.
Nippers get ready for new season - 12 January 2022
A great community story about an important initiative; preparing our local children for the ocean and training our future life savers.
The Nippers pool swim training initiative was born as there is currently no swim club training in Mossman.
Go nippers!
Read the full story here.
International visitors to return to Queensland without quarantine - 19 January 2022
This was another big step towards the post-pandemic era and especially for our tourism-reliant region.
International (and national) visitors have since been heartwarmingly welcomed again in our beautiful paradise.
Read the full story here.