Douglas Shire bring on the water works
Friday March 21 2014
Works on an early alert system for water intake into the Mossman treatment plant will start next week and are set to be completed by…
Fun and games ahead for Mossman Gorge kids
Friday March 21 2014
Mossman Gorge residents are eagerly awaiting the opening of a playground and community garden scheduled to be unveiled in…
Douglas GPs to be impacted by proposed mass resignations
Friday March 21 2014
Threats of mass resignations are set to rock rural and remote health services with revelations Cape York doctors are…
Rian's wild ride
Monday March 24 2014
Far north Queensland adventure cyclist Rian Cope has travelled around the world on his bike.
This year the Port Douglas-based rider hopes to trek…
Bargaining tips for first home buyers
Monday March 24 2014
By Roger Ward
With the participation rate of first home buyers increasing in the economy and record low interest rates, it's worth a…
So long and thanks for all the khuushuur
Monday February 24th 2014
Former Wonga Beach resident and regular Newsport contributor, Steve McKechnie reflects on his amazing experiences living and…
Damp Douglas region prepares for more rain
Monday March 24th 2014
Wet weather is likely to continue in some areas of far north Queensland following a soggy weekend, says the Bureau of…
Green group takes Abbot Point dredge decision to court
Tuesday March 25 2014
A Queensland environmental organisation has launched a legal challenge against a major dredging project they say…
Mossman Bowls Club results
Tuesday March 25 2014
Men's Results
In pairs competition on Saturday, A Christie and D Blain defeated G Bolton and P Janssen 24-10.
In social bowls, Ted Pitt and…
Man dies on FNQ cruise
Tuesday March 25 2014
An elderly man has died aboard a cruise ship docked in Port Douglas.
Police said the 76-year old Victorian had been travelling with his wife aboard the…
