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2026
JANUARY
05/01/2026
Ashton storms the internet with lightning footage
Driver too merry to drive will face court
Our Mossman loco now working in Woodford Railway
WATCH THE VIDEO: Car swept into floodwaters at Laura River
06/01/2026
Car rescued from underwater resting place at Port Douglas
SPORT DIGEST: Muddies aiming to claw way up ladder - weather permitting
Acclaimed Indigenous chef to bring world-class cuisine to Port Douglas this month
Police appeal on property found in Lakefield National Park
PICTURE GALLERY: The celebrations and dramatic scenery of December
07/01/2026
Reef projects secure global Regenerative Travel Impact Awards
JUNGLE DRUM: OMG It's so expensive!
Stock squad cops call for help
Shameless thieves leave young children to deal with hot sun
08/01/2026
Mossman childcare centre staying shut for at least another month
Sinkhole causes sewerage issue in Mareeba
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WEATHER WATCH: Chance of cyclone on rise, but heavy rain likely to be main threat
09/01/2026
Rajwinder Singh appealing murder life sentence
Housing estate plan for former luxury resort site
YOU SAID IT! If it’s flooded, forget it
WEATHER WATCH: Tropical low intensifying as it slowly moves towards coast south of Cairns
10/01/2026
WEATHER WATCH: Emergency warnings downgraded for Douglas Shire, but stay prepared
12/01/2026
Wonga resort plan ready to set new green standards
‘Our Village, Their Future’: School Savvy marks 10 years supporting local families
Six months in, Cosmos continues to shake up Port Douglas nightlife
Traditional Owners have an Eye on the Reef
13/01/2026
Push for Port Douglas pool hall gathering steam
SPORTS DIGEST: Take two for Muddies return after cyclone delay
Cairns water restrictions back to normal
WATCH THE VIDEO: Cassowaries galore to get 2026 off to a great start
14/01/2026
Questions asked about marina weather closure on Friday
There can be no winners in war
Cowboy Kurt set for State of Origin clash
Grievers Cafe offers comfort and connection in Port Douglas
15/01/2026
Snakes alive! Reptile season at the peak of powers
Big plans and big builds as Newsport Print is back
Port Douglas stars take the spotlight in Priscilla at CPAC
River flooding puts Jardine Ferry out of action
Cranking up the basketball Heat in 2026
16/01/2026
Port hostel aiming to pack in more backpackers
YOU SAID IT! Boaties raise questions over marina closure
PICTURE GALLERY: Out and about in Shire pubs and clubs
Great score - new scoreboard coming to Port Douglas oval
19/01/2026
Opposition rising towards new gun buyback scheme
Goose lays eggs next to the Ramada Resort front desk - no yolk!
Savannah in the Round in the race for top festival gong
Record number of young doctors a boost for Far North region
20/01/2026
Newell sand shifting works an 'interim measure'
SPORT DIGEST: Indoors is the best place for stick-swinging success this week
Whirlwind campaign for Tones and I gig is gathering pace
POLICE NEWS: Are you missing a wedding ring?
21/01/2026
E-riders facing ever-greater scrutiny as injuries continue to mount
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Political floundering after Bondi leaves door ajar for minor parties
Douglas heptathlete crowned the champion of the state
22/01/2026
Who is the tycoon behind the latest Port Douglas development project?
New year, new ways to give back across the Douglas Shire
POLICE NEWS: Arrest after man stabbed in Mareeba
Awards, pool parties and barbecues to mark Australia Day weekend
23/01/2026
Experts issue warnings about child home detention ankle bracelets
YOU SAID IT: Gun buybacks fire up Newsport readers
Rescue after another car swept off Laura River causeway
Night works returning on one of Shire's main access routes
26/01/2026
Douglas Shire's top citizens for 2026 revealed
FLOOD WATCH: Warnings as rivers across Far North Queensland full to brim
Secluded beach near Cape Trib named one of Queensland's best
WATCH THE VIDEO: Large crocodile filmed off Four Mile Beach
27/01/2026
More chances to bag a Spanish mackerel after law changes
SPORT DIGEST: Douglas Shire cricketer makes the Under-19 World Cup
On the spot for 20 years
Extending a huge g’day to our newest Aussies
28/01/2026
Waging a new war on crown-of-thorns starfish
JUNGLE DRUM: Is this the year of the narrative break or the year narratives break us?
PICTURE GALLERY: Shire locals out and about for Australia Day long weekend
Starting school is easier with a little bit of a helping hand
29/01/2026
Community rallies for two-year-old Phoebe
Premier shopping strip in need of a little retail therapy
FLOOD WATCH: Three people rescued from car in flood waters at Julatten
Retail rally calls and a return to school in a fresh Newsport Print edition hitting the streets
Happy Herbs owner pens a moving goodbye letter
30/01/2026
Port Douglas plastered across Sydney and Adelaide
POLICE NEWS: Kidnapping and extortion charges following beach-home ordeal
YOU SAID IT: Crocodile filmed off Four Mile Beach
New Mossman business brings independence and care closer to home
Setting sail for new season with a strong tailwind
