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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…