Stolen Generations remembered
Tuesday May 27 2014, 11:53am
By Boyd Robertson
The trauma of the Stolen Generations still affects the Mossman community.
At the National Sorry Day ceremony at Douglas Shire Council's…
25,000 visit for Carnivale
Monday May 26 2014, 6:57pm
By Boyd Robertson
Carnivale 2014 has wrapped up with an estimated 25,000 people visiting Port Douglas for the 10-day festival.
Accommodation venues throughout Port Douglas…
Fanning fabulous
Friday May 23 2014, 12:05pm
Music lovers have been treated to a special secret show from Powderfinger frontman Bernard Fanning as part of this year's Carnivale in Port Douglas. Fanning rocked QT Port Douglas on…
Fashion has a new home
Friday May 23 2014, 11:43am
Rasa Restaurant & Lounge played host to modéle 14, last Tuesday night. A spectacular night of glamour and style. modéle 14, has certainly cemented itself as the Port Douglas…
2nd weekend of Carnivale for the foodies
Tuesday April 29 2014, 1:35pm
Foodies from across the region are expected to converge on Port Douglas for a weekend of fine dining, celebrity chefs, cooking demonstrations, rock music and…
Healthy living a deadly choice says 'Super' Hooper
Thursday May 22 2014, 3:35pm
An Indigenous health campaign has been launched in far north Queensland this week with Olympic boxer Damien Hooper joining the fight to promote fitness and…
Gallery: Carnivale 2014 so far
Thursday May 22 2014, 1:10pm
Carnivale has released a snap shot of the images captured to date of the regions largest cultural and community event. Events continue throughout the week and this weekend.…
Nothing but royal tea for Douglas residents
Thursday May 22 2014, 11:10am
Meryl Hutchins is inviting Mossman and Port Douglas locals to don their fashion finest at her upcoming Australia's Biggest Morning Royal-Tea!
All…
Douglas firefighter calls it a day
Thursday May 22 2014, 9:33am
By Rick Stoker
Fire Department Commander Louie Leone retired yesterday after 17 years at the Port Douglas station, the last five of those as captain.…
Police urge public to report crime
Thursday May 22 2014, 12:52pm
Authorities say concern over a spate of burglaries in a small far north Queensland town should die down following the arrest of a 25-year old man on…
Crocs President's report
Wednesday May 21 2014, 11:35am
By Andy Smith
Just a reminder that this Wednesday at the Croc Pit we have the AFL Cairns All Stars taking on an Indigenous/Pacific squad kicking off at…
Carnivale photography exhibition opens
Wednesday May 21 2014, 1:35pm
By Rick Stoker
Mayor Julia Leu along the Douglas Photographic Society’s President Nada Petrasevic and Carnivale’s General Manager Roy Weavers have…
Mossman Golf Club results
Wednesday May 21 2014, 11:00am
Mossman Golf Club is hosting free Junior clinics each Tuesday 5pm – 6pm for youngsters aged 6 – 17 years.
Details from Geoff Goodwin 0418 456 901.
Tuesdays Men’s Blood Orange…
Concerns for elderly raised at future forum
Tuesday May 20 2014, 2:35pm
Aged care has emerged as a key issue for the Douglas Shire at a futures forum held in Port Douglas by Member for Cook David Kempton last week.
Almost…
Budget gives ABC a sporting chance
Tuesday May 20 2014, 1:45pm
After this Budget, the ABC should take the Tories at their word. The yapping conservatariat say the government broadcaster should not unfairly compete with, and…
Claws out for 'Dreamtime by the Sea' clash
Tuesday May 20 2014, 1:05pm
Cairns City Lions coach Marc Harbrow says his squad is hungry to win the AFL Cairns showcase 'Dreamtime by the Sea' match for the first time in front of a home…
Port Douglas lagoon proposal re-emerges
Monday May 19, 8:35pm
A far north Queensland architect wants to revive plans to develop an $18 million swimming lagoon in Port Douglas which he says will provide 'a huge economic boost' to the…
Ben wins an iPad Mini
Tuesday April 29 2014, 1:35pm
Ben Volger is the winner of The Newsport Daily's 'Win an iPad Mini' competition.
To enter entrants simply needed to submit a creative image…
Parade gets the party started as Carnivale celebrates 20 years
Monday May 19 2014, 11:57am
Carnivale visitors have been treated to beautiful far north Queensland weather and a swag of amazing events over the weekend with organisers…
International DJ set to hit Port Douglas
Monday May 19 2014, 10:55am
Ibiza veteran and Pacha legend, Dj Matt Caseli is now basing himself in the tropics of Australia.
Leaving the beloved White Island behind where his…
Stolen vehicle recovered in Mossman
Monday May 19 2014, 9:22am
Police have charged four females with unlawful use of a motor vehicle after recovering a Cairns vehicle in Mossman last week.
A Westcourt man was getting ready…
Footballers bring Heat to Carnivale
Thursday May 15 2014, 10:35pm
Festival fun won't be on the cards for the FNQ Heat this weekend when they take on the Western Pride in Port Douglas as part of Carnivale celebrations.
But the…
Esky races are cool fun at Carnivale
Friday May 16 2014, 9:55am
Motorised esky races will make their Carnivale debut at the inaugural Backyard Games this weekend in Rex Smeal Park.
Festivalgoers can race the two horsepower eskies…
Proposed Cairns mega-resort will help Port Douglas: Ratcliffe
Friday May 16 2014, 12:11pm
A luxury resort developer has thrown his support behind the proposed Aquis mega-resort, quashing reports that the $8.15 billion project will take…
Police prepare for Carnivale
Thursday May 15 2014, 3:35pm
Mossman and Port Douglas police officers will join forces this week ahead of Carnivale festivities and are urging visitors to avoid drink-driving during the…
