A man was airlifted to Cairns Hospital after a single-vehicle crash on Syndicate Road in Miallo, North of Mossman on Friday, 13 November. Police and emergency services were called to the crash at about 1:00pm after a 28-year-old Mount…
As border reopenings appear imminent, Douglas businesses are preparing, so Newsport spoke to a few to see how they feel December (and beyond) might look like for them and the Shire. Queensland has had its borders bolted shut for most of…
In a week when opinion polls were shown not to have done very well in the US, research into why the polls got it wrong in the 2019 Australian election was published – basically, it was the human factor. Polling was easier in the days…
The Mossman Tennis Courts will officially re-open on Saturday 14 November following major upgrades. To celebrate, the Mossman Squash and Tennis Club is holding come and try open days over the next two weekends and is inviting everyone, no…
NAIDOC Week 2020 is drawing to a close and its been a busy week in Mossman celebrating the local Indigenous Culture. From a flag-raising ceremony, a Baby Show, Night Markets under the Mossman Raintrees, an Elders Lunch, to the Mossman a…
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today announced major changes to the Roadmap to Easing Restrictions. Today’s announcement will see a number of restrictions eased including more people allowed to gather together, greater…
Christmas is only six weeks away and the community is encouraged to #DoItInDouglas this festive season with a jam-packed calendar of events setting the scene for a jolly end of 2020 in the Douglas Shire. The Douglas Shire Council and the…
In a quest to encourage locals and tourists to fish and boat sustainably, Port Douglas fishers will be hooked on a new sustainable fishing promotion to be cast out across the local community next year. Douglas Shire Council received…
Jobs will be created for traditional owners and boost biodiversity on the Daintree Coast when a vacant parcel of land located in the heart of the Wet Tropics will become a fully-restored World Heritage Rainforest and nursery. Douglas…
The region’s newest independent primary school recently held an open day, inviting the community in to see what it is all about. The Tropical North Steiner School is currently open for enrolments, and school committee member, Dr Alex…
Businesses and community members are continuing to celebrate NAIDOC Week this week, including Accor who have committed to improving inclusivity and growing Indigenous culture in its hotels. And this week Accor welcomed five new first…
The community is invited to join the Mayor's Christmas Luncheon at the iconic Salsa Bar & Grill on Thursday, 19 November, to help make a difference to those doing it tough in our community this Christmas. Christmas can already be a…
As border reopenings appear imminent, Douglas businesses are preparing, so Newsport spoke to a few to see how they feel December (and beyond) might look like for them and the Shire. In part two of our businesses and border reopening…
With the season already underway, the Port Douglas Muddies cricket club have set themselves realistic expectations. They are currently a couple of rounds into the current season, which had a delayed start due to the AFL season running…
The outstanding work produced by local artists will be on display at DAB's (Douglas Arts Studio Gallery) Annual Art Exhibition. The event runs from Saturday 14 November until Saturday 12 December, and showcases a wide variety of over 250…
While there may have been no official Remembrance Day service today due to COVID-19, that didn’t stop people across the Douglas Shire from pausing at 11:00am on 11 November to honour those who served in war. At the Mossman Cenotaph a…
The push to change a lyric in the Australian National Anthem has the media and public chattering once again. But will it change anything? NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has opened up the debate once again about changing a word in the…
As border reopenings appear imminent, Douglas businesses are preparing, so in a three part series Newsport spoke to a few to see how they feel December (and beyond) might look like for them and the Shire.
Queensland has had its borders…
Filming is well underway for the Netflix and Network 10 teen mystery drama Dive Club, being shot in Port Douglas. The cast and crew have been busy shooting at various local locations including the Port Douglas Sugar Wharf and in waters on…
This week’s G'day Port Douglas & Daintree introduces local mailman Jack. In the video above, FAB FM's Paul Makin chats with Jack who shares what it's like to be the Mossman and Cape Tribulation postie. Whether he's on a bicycle,…
The JobSeeker Coronavirus Supplement has been extended into 2021, throwing another temporary lifeline to Australians, including many in the Douglas Shire, out of work due to COVID-19, however, it will be at a reduced rate. The…
Have you ever wanted to be a part of something bigger than yourself? Every Monday evening members of the Douglas Shire Community from all diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences get together and do just that. They are the…
Douglas Shire residents have been presented with an opportunity to lay a wreath at cenotaphs in Mossman and Port Douglas to mark Remembrance Day on Wednesday. Douglas Shire Council and Mossman RSL will fly their flags half-mast to…
Mossman will again be the venue for the Nativity Sheep Trail which will run from Monday 9 November to Monday 7 December. The Mossman Uniting Church, together with local businesses, is organizing this special community Christmas event…
One of the first things President-presumptive Joe Biden says he wants to do is to get the US back into the Paris climate agreement. Coincidentally, the US’s withdrawal from it became formal on the day after the election. It shows you how…
