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2026
FEBRUARY
02/02/2026
Croc sightings at Low Isles above "normal" numbers
Market Accelerator grants now open to drive business
PICTURE GALLERY: Spectacular January filled with colourful people and flooded landscapes
Port Douglas front and centre in sultry new novel
03/02/2026
New CCTV installed to combat illegal dumping near Yachty
POLICE NEWS: Fatal crash near Daintree River Ferry crossing
Besties invited to celebrate Galentine’s Day at Sheraton Port Douglas
SPORT DIGEST: Check out our latest national champions from Mossman
Stranded ferry is far from the worst it's been
04/02/2026
Port Douglas houses fetching premium prices, and rising
AUKUS faces awkward challenges
Albo's actions to keep Reef out of danger zone outlined
POLICE NEWS: Cow Bay woman revealed as fatal-crash victim
WATCH THE VIDEO: Police smash down Port Douglas home door during raid
05/02/2026
Don't mess with our flags - Douglas Shire backs flag-flying status quo
New unit to tackle Tablelands crime
A night just for the girls at Oaks
Thousands of baby turtles hatching out on FNQ beaches
06/02/2026
Rex Smeal Park destined for permanent green glory
POLICE NEWS: Arrest after car run off Captain Cook Highway into embankment
YOU SAID IT! What flags should we fly?
Kempton takes aim at illegal fishing boats
07/02/2026
Missing man is seriously injured
09/02/2026
"Act quickly": Port mum's mud disease warning
Heatwave festival is almost here - and we’ve got tickets to give away
Cairns residents can get rid of their greens for free
Taste food and wine fest wins funding boost
10/02/2026
Premier Port Douglas walking trail in disarray
SPORTS DIGEST: Search on for new women's AFL footy coach
A new home for a trusted Port Douglas dental practice
The Savannah Sounds music festival program is out
11/02/2026
Farmers and recreational shooters need not fear beefed-up gun laws - local MP
JUNGLE DRUM: One Australia? Thoughts from the Jungle
Arts grants "super round" on the table
You can tip two hats to FNQ's finest restaurant this Valentine's Day
12/02/2026
Plea for help to fix Wonga Beach flooding
Newsport Print heats up the celebrations
League girls already on the ball, basketball come-and-try day this Saturday
Strap yourselves in for a wild ride during the Year of the Fire Horse
WATCH THE VIDEO: Fire at Warner Street backpackers put out by multiple fireys
13/02/2026
Council keen to take community along for ferry design ride
Women invited to learn and connect at Menopause Wellness Session
YOU SAID IT! Port’s premier walking trail in disarray
PICTURE GALLERY: Port Douglas markets draw the crowds no matter what season
16/02/2026
Health officials active as Melio cases rise
GONE TROPPO: The cane industry is gone from the Shire, so what next?
Indonesian Chefs serve up taste of home at Ramada
Police seek help on Mareeba armed robbery
17/02/2026
New child bail laws passed despite expert warnings
Carnivale parade float theme is out of this world
SPORTS DIGEST: McTaggart gunning for his first district bowls championship
Port Douglas earns national spotlight
18/02/2026
Mossman Reservoir project a big boost for water security
A threat to Humanity, I think not!
Young Port Douglas lifesavers head to state titles
Inside Douglas Shire’s small business scene
19/02/2026
Second stage of industrial estate back on the drawing board
Alone contestant aiming to make more friends in Port Douglas
POLICE NEWS: Search for missing man in remote bushland near Mount Molloy
Local passion leads to top agent accolade for Charlie Madgwick
Plan takes aim at feral pig problem
20/02/2026
We are intercepting illegal fishing boats, Leichhardt MP says
YOU SAID IT! Gone Troppo… What’s next for the Shire?
Heatwave Festival left Port glowing
When women unite the community benefits
23/02/2026
Blueprint maps new path for Mareeba CBD
Renewing opportunities for Douglas
Off to a flying start at Wonga Beach School
A million hours securing water and economic benefit
24/02/2026
New chance to take the small tourism town crown
SPORT DIGEST: Indoor golf, netball, women's AFL, cricket and bowls are heating up
Woman rushed to Mossman Hospital following Daintree snakebite alert
Cooya croc sparks community warning
25/02/2026
Raising Bushy Creek Bridge is on the agenda - Cook MP
The changing of a nation
Sand quarry near Cooya Beach mangroves rejected
High wheel hero rolls out of town
Diamond Lil back in business after citizen's arrest
26/02/2026
Iconic Port Douglas Chinese junk boat goes up for sail
Getting down to business with Newsport Print
Dancers hoping domestic violence will be going belly up
Rising star going all the way to the USA
27/02/2026
Huge property-related fee banked by the council, but what is the development?
POLICE NEWS: Arrest after boy posts online video of himself in a stolen car
YOU SAID IT! Get over it and build a better bridge
PICTURE GALLERY: The heat is on across Douglas Shire for festival goers and sports players
Port’s youngest set to lead the clean-up charge
28/02/2026
Sea search ends with body pulled from Port Douglas waters
