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2024
FEBRUARY
01/02/2024
Urgency for cancer care facilities in Douglas Shire gains traction following past road closure
EXCITING TIMES: Newsport launches new newspaper to complement digital platform
BACKPACKER CHARGED: Cape Trib alcohol and vehicle theft, rampage
02/02/2024
Local Police chief, other well-known faces confirm Councillor intentions at upcoming elections
DOUGLAS DECIDES 24': 'I want to bring things back to basics - Cr Abigail Noli
05/02/2024
SPECIAL REPORT: Are you satisfied with these responses from Douglas Shire Council and State Govt about our water problems?
EXCLUSIVE: Lisa Scomazzon confirms run for Mayor at Douglas Shire local Government elections in March
WRONG NOTES: Gym going vocalist booted and banned for singing too loudly inside Port Douglas gym during weekend workout
School in session at Cooktown PCYC for displaced Wujal Wujal students
06/02/2024
Local senior hero defies age with decades of volunteer service
Reef Raiders name Richard Johnston as new head coach for 2024 season
Jack leaves with a wail of a siren
MOSSMAN’S YEAR AHEAD: Town’s recovery largely depends on Mill solution
07/02/2024
They want you!
Accessible housing initiative by MiHaven Care extends to Mossman in response to local demand
DOUGLAS DECIDES 24': Sara Mulcahy comment, Douglas Shire identities Bill Allison, Chris Barber enter Councillor race
'Investing in water infrastructure vital moving forward' - Roy Zammataro Councillor candidacy statement
LETTER TO ED: Ex-Melbournites turned local residents praise kindness, generosity of Douglas Shire community
08/02/2024
New Macrossan Street building gives fresh life to renowned Port Douglas businesses
Douglas Shire fuel prices expected to drop in coming weeks
GET HOOKED WITH HEFF: Large coral trout, quality nannygai and red emperor biting on the Reef
'We need people on Council who can see the bigger picture and think strategically' - Jeremy Blockey confirms Councillor bid
Deadline approaching as Canegrowers remind State Government not to abandon Mossman
DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - Race hots up as 11 seperate Douglas Shire candidates lodge Councillor nominations
09/02/2024
Local Daintree couple seeks community aid after narrowly surviving home-destroying landslide
No end in sight to Douglas rental crisis
11/02/2024
Man dies following early morning rollover near Mossman
12/02/2024
Community assistance enables reopening of local primary school following flood damage
Left field, outspoken candidate confirms Mayoral bid against Lisa Scomazzon
Residents to hear Councillors' policies at Douglas Shire forum
13/02/2024
IN PICTURES: Bodies in Motion’s spectacular performance wows community
EXCLUSIVE: Intrigue as last minute nomination sees third candidate enter race to become Douglas Shire Mayor
LETTER TO ED: An open letter to DSC CEO Rachel Brophy and Mayor Michael Kerr - the Daintree disaster rolls on...
USE US OR LOSE US: FNQ Bus Lines to continue Douglas, Cairns bus service for remainder of year
14/02/2024
Break-ins and attempted car thefts shake South Mossman residents
DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - Who is your top choice for Mayor and Councillor? - take our polls today
Crocodile captured in Mulgrave River, Far North residents reminded to be Croc Wise
15/02/2024
PLAYGROUND DELIGHT: Construction on new $500,000 Rex Smeal Park children’s playground expected to ‘be completed by June’ – DSC
BROKEN PROMISES: Council backtracks on commitment and promise to deliver Port Douglas splash Park construction by May this year
16/02/2024
OPINION COLUMN: Warped electoral system
DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - Michael Joseph Councillor candidacy statement
Get to know the dedicated members of Ray White Port Douglas’ Sales Team
Police nab Julatten woman allegedly driving at 141km/hr along Mulligan Highway
ACCOMMODATION: Much anticipated new-look Mossman backpackers resort in final stages
19/02/2024
Hoons rampage on Old Port Road
DOUGLAS DECIDES 24’ - Newsport election polls draws 3000 votes as Zammataro and Scomazzon finish top of the pops
JUNGLE DRUM: When the facts are the problem
20/02/2024
St Stephen’s Catholic College emerges as compelling choice for secondary education in the region
THE GAMES THEY PLAY – Newsport’s quest to ensure transparency and accountability from Douglas Shire Council
Candidate Sara Mulcahy respectfully withdraws from Douglas Shire Councillor race
'Liveability, relevance and safety' - Chris Barber Councillor candidacy statement
DSC confirms painful, frustrating level four water restrictions to continue for local residents
21/02/2024
Wonga Beach crocodile sighting spurs safety debate: local croc expert offers insights
NOW OR NEVER: Mossman open forum, last, critical chance to hear, ask questions of Councillor and Mayoral candidates
Loose sandbags causes car to crash into embankment off Bonnie Doon Road, Police issue reminder about trailer safety
DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - A collection of Councillor, Mayoral Statements in the one spot - as requested by Newsport readers
22/02/2024
FISHING COLUMN: Quality fishing packed with a punch
SPECIAL REPORT: D-DAY LOOMS - Mossman, wider Douglas Shire community hopeful of averting Mill liquidation
23/02/2024
Pioneering Douglas Shire initiative brings people together through meaningful volunteering
DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - David Haratsis Mayoral candidacy statement - UPDATED
PLAYING POLITICS: Extra State assistance extraordinarily snubbed as DSC cites safety, drags heels in critical Cape Tribulation road repairs
Daintree residents beg State Government to immediately intervene, override DSC to fix Cape Tribulation Road
Douglas Decides 24': 'We need to work smarter, together' - Bill Allison Councillor candidacy statement - UPDATED
EXCLUSIVE: First domino falls as long serving employee Scott Hahne quits Douglas Shire Council
26/02/2024
Elderly resident Betty McQueen shares rich life story, crowned by encounter with Queen Elizabeth II
Cairns Regional Council again shows proactivity, requests second review following December flooding event
DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - Terry Melchert Councillor candidacy statement
STOP THE POLITICAL GAMES: Lisa Scomazzon backs urgent calls to fix Cape Trib Road, calls for transparency from DSC
Mossman sugar era: A fight to the bitter end to keep it alive - Jeremy Blockey
WATER CRISIS DEEPENS: Wonga and wider Douglas Shire communities tired of disruptions, demand water rebates
27/02/2024
Mossman State School students make mark in robotics at National Championships
Mirage keeps its course in tip-top shape without town water use
Douglas Decides 24' - Peter Wood Councillor candidacy statement
28/02/2024
Post Cyclone Jasper - Why buying in Port Douglas now is a good idea
Hoons run amok
DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - Pia McKeown Councillor candidate statement
Douglas Decides 24' - Peter McKeown Councillor candidacy statement
VIDEO: MOSSMAN MILL LATEST: Today's developments at Cairns community cabinet meeting
29/02/2024
COMMENT: Grim Reaper on Douglas Shire doorstep
Port Douglas, parts of Douglas Shire to experience mobile phone disruptions as Telstra upgrades 4G coverage
BREAKING NEWS: Spirited community lobbying pays off as creditors vote to keep Mossman Mill operating - for now
