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2026
MARCH
02/03/2026
Contract for $10m awarded to rebuild Wujal Wujal road
'Cyclone sandwich' threat is low
POLICE NEWS: Three teenagers arrested following Mareeba break-in
Meet the fresh team powering Mossman’s community hub
Cause of diver's death yet to be determined
03/03/2026
Mossman Gorge centre sale all wrapped up
WATCH THE VIDEO: Overnight deluge in Mossman causes road closures
SPORT DIGEST: Last game for Muddies, young netballers wanted, golf finals
PICTURE GALLERY: Wet season brings out all the local characters and scenes
04/03/2026
Independent living village a half century in the making
JUNGLE DRUM: Nature changes at her own pace
Driver filmed trying to drive through Mossman floodwaters
Heavy rain system predicted to hit coast north of Cairns tomorrow
Mountain-top mission to protect one of Australia’s rarest frogs
Kim Coleman in the International Women’s Day spotlight for community care
05/03/2026
Off-road cycling-and-walking trail between Port Douglas and Mossman on the drawing board
Weather 'Watch Zone' blankets Port Douglas
Wonga Beach man escapes car engulfed by floodwaters
Jessie Goetze on being a woman in business and backing yourself
Quaid's Road crew come together after 40 years
06/03/2026
BREAKING NEWS: Daintree Ferry closed after breaking loose from moorings
Daintree River croc boat and wharf swept away by floodwaters
Mossman childcare centre under repairs
WATCH THE VIDEO: Stranded ferry and wharf stuck in middle of Daintree River
YOU SAID IT! Will rail corridors become bike paths?
Local mum and daughter patrol side by side
Kuranda Range Road now open all night
08/03/2026
Danger keeps Daintree Ferry replacement out of action
09/03/2026
More than $100,000 pledged to help restore Solar Whisper croc tour business
POLICE NEWS: Port Douglas man charged with robbery with violence
Arts grants on offer in Cairns Region
Daintree Ferry break sees Ocean Safari step in with transfers
10/03/2026
E-bike registration and licences may be on the way
WATCH THE VIDEO: Croc Express boat found floating upside down out at sea
SPORT DIGEST: Cricket season closes, AFL trial this week
Four new Far North faces for RDA
11/03/2026
Free Daintree River boat and bus service up and running for locals
A war by everything but its name
A toast to women at International Women’s Day Lunch
Our Wini is winning high praise
12/03/2026
Gorge centre sold off in the face of mounting multi-million dollar debt
A taste of something for everyone
Disaster funding freed up for Daintree flooding victims
Licking our lips for Tasting the Tropics
13/03/2026
MASON'S OPINION: How did we let the Daintree ferry situation come to this?
Community recovery pop-ups to support residents applying for hardship assistance
YOU SAID IT! What next for Daintree commuters?
Preparing for a raid on rugby union flag
It's a long taxi ride from New York to Port
14/03/2026
Join Sunday Sunrise in Port for a chance to win
16/03/2026
WATCH THE VIDEO: Flood rescue as Far North Queensland mops up after wild weekend of wet weather
Rates rise fears as land valuations soar
Awards success goes all the way to the top
PICTURE GALLERY: Fabulous birthday party rocks the Central
17/03/2026
If the road is smashed apart, forget it!
Laura Gray brings a touch of Ireland to the Douglas Shire
SPORT DIGEST: Soccer and league set to kick off, cricket champ announced
WEATHER WATCH: Strong chance of cyclone making landfall north of Cooktown before the end of the week
FLOOD VIDEO: At least another fortnight until Daintree ferry passenger service back up and running
Irish pride strong for Joanie and Aoife this St Patrick’s Day
18/03/2026
Can drones be playing a bigger part in disaster-relief deliveries?
5000 sandbags ordered in readiness for Narelle
JUNGLE DRUM: Jasper vs 29U
Pokea adds a fresh lunch option in Port Douglas
CYCLONE WATCH: Evacuate now if you are leaving the region, authorities warn
19/03/2026
WATCH THE VIDEO: Snake standing in the way of Mossman rescue
Cape fears devastation from Cyclone Narelle
Daintree Village businesses battening down for third river flood in weeks, and strong winds
More than 200 emergency power crews on standby
20/03/2026
Douglas Shire waking up to flooded roads, downed tree branches and tidal storm surges
Signs in the sky that Port Douglas is safe from Tropical Cyclone Narelle
YOU SAID IT! Will rising land values hike up rates?
Coen stands strong against Tropical Cyclone Narelle
Visitors being encouraged to update travel plans now cyclone has moved on
Voices from around the world echo through Mossman High
22/03/2026
Daintree-region tour operator hit with second whammy as road breaks again
23/03/2026
Tilly and co come through Tropical Cyclone Narelle with flying colours
Road safety blitz hits Thursday Island
TMR on the right path with memorial mystery investigation
24/03/2026
Icehouse and Don McLean to headline Savannah in the Round
WATCH THE VIDEO: Surfers brave crocs, stingers and a cyclone to catch an FNQ wave
Daintree Ferry services back by Easter
SPORT DIGEST: Golf Grand Final set to decide the wet-season champ
Port Douglas curlews clock in for duty on Phillip Island
AFL great Dusty Martin set to pull on the blue and white guernsey for one game
25/03/2026
Douglas construction projects face further squeeze on workers
It's proving popular to post a protest vote
POLICE NEWS: Mossman arrest after man bashed with metal bar in his home
Fuel run a test for ferry fixes
Reef drones, turtle rescues and frog-and-bird-counting camps win science cash
26/03/2026
Croc Express crew staying strong in the face of flood damage
Resilient FNQ stands strong
Community resilience on show during drenched March
Feeling the egg-treme egg-citement building for the Easter long weekend
27/03/2026
Crown-of-thorns boats being redirected to northern reef following latest outbreak
YOU SAID IT! Is it smart to be a storm rider?
MP Matt Smith praises Far North resilience after wet season hits
Young Croc chasing a footy dream
PICTURE GALLERY: Shire locals and travellers turn out for Crocs and St Pats
28/03/2026
Michelin starred chefs to headline 10th year of Taste Port Douglas
30/03/2026
Massive law changes from July 1 for e-bike and e-scooter riders
Rocky Horror Show brings glitter, glamour and chaos to Clink Theatre this April
BREAKING NEWS: Fire truck and ambulance rush to scene of Mowbray highway crash
The great Easter egg hunt returns bigger at Oaks
Long-time Exemplar customer left standing on footpath as company goes into administration
31/03/2026
Latest plans for widening 'horrid' Craiglie highway intersection revealed
SPORT DIGEST: Young Sharks fall just short, Dragons roar
WATCH VIDEO: 'Road to paradise' stripped bare by highway fix
