Federal MP for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch, has blasted the state government for failing to commit funding to the Mossman Mill transition project. In a speech to Parliament earlier this week, Mr…
Residents of Queensland’s Far North are being encouraged to take extra care of their health as extreme weather conditions continue to batter the region. Minister for Health and Ambulance Services…
Police investigating Toyah Cordingley’s murder have released footage of 69 vehicles of interest that were on the Cook Highway the day Toyah was killed. The numbered cars in the video below are yet…
The Port Douglas Football Club has welcomed the appointment of their new president Barry Lea. The appointment comes as former president Chris Bradsworth stepped down to a spot on the board after…
UPDATE - 3.20pm A fire at Bonnie Doon was declared extinguished at 2.20pm this afternoon. The cause of the fire remains unclear however QFES have confirmed they are not investigating the cause…
The temperatures in the Douglas Shire region have failed to break any records with the mercury tipping a high of 36 degrees at 10.30 this morning. The highest temperature recorded for the region…
ARE you having difficulties topping last years Christmas gifts? Newsport is bringing a series of #SHOPLOCAL articles featuring the best gift ideas in the Douglas Shire to help you out.
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The controversial $2.6 million Diggers Bridge replacement project in the Mowbray Valley is currently under budget, on time and is expected to be completed before Christmas. In a statement to…
The Douglas Shire has sweat through an incredibly hot night with the temperature only dropping to 27 degrees between 4.00 and 5.00 this morning. The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a top…
The 2018 Douglas Business and Tourism awards are almost upon us. Just three more sleeps! The finalists have been announced, the special guest hosts at the ready, and the night that promises to be…
