Perception is not necessarily reality. Whether this holds true when it relates to the Great Barrier Reef’s so-called demise is one for debate and also dependent on the side of the fence you preside.…
This month at Newsport, we are looking at the small charities that are making a big difference in the Douglas Shire. First up we turn our attention to Pink in the Tropics, a breast cancer support…
With time running out and a deadline looming for Far Northern Milling (FNM) to walk away from their conditional purchase of the Mossman Mill, Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu today entreated the state…
Douglas netball round nine saw the unbeaten Young Guns’ winning streak comes to an end as they tied with rivals Cougars. Cougars had an impressive first term before the Guns fought back winning the…
Preparation works for the Warner Street upgrades are set to begin next week with tree trimming and weed removal between Owen and Grant Streets. The works are to prepare the street for new lighting…
Ergon Energy is encouraging Douglas Shire schools to register for the 2019 Safety Heroes program, which teaches students all about electricity. Community Safety Manager Aaron Smith said Ergon was…
The Queensland State Government budget, brought down yesterday by Treasurer Jackie Trad, comprises a number of positive elements for the Douglas Shire, according to three leading voices. Douglas…
Police are on the lookout for four people believed to be involved in an overnight crime spree including the burglary of a house on Ulysses Avenue in Port Douglas. At about 3.15am this morning, a…
A traffic assessment and modelling report of the Daintree Ferry has presented four options to manage traffic growth in the coming years. The report, compiled by services firm GHD, lists four…
I can report that in the last week Ray White phones have been ringing, tingling and messaging - a definite flurry of sound and action! The property market did slow down to a bottleneck before the…
