Does your face need a freshen up after months in lockdown? La Nece Anti-Ageing Clinique is offering free consultations for clients looking to “soften their wrinkles or add a little volume for a fresher look”. Denise Wolf (RN) in…
Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr has been quick to express his delight following reports that an exclusive $300 million luxury resort will be developed. As part of the arrangement, the Melbourne based developer Chiodo Corp have signed a…
The Douglas Dragons football team went on the rampage in their opening game of the season when they thrashed Leichhardt 5-0 in their first game back following Covid-19. It was a dream start for the local team who have won three successive…
Celebrated artist Sam Matthews has once again left her mark on outstanding work that will be admired. In what can aptly be called “Life among the trees”, she spearheaded the installation of mosaics onto the extension of the toilets at Rex…
A 29-year-old woman is in a stable condition in Cairns Hospital after sustaining significant lower leg injuries from a suspected Shark attack off Fitzroy Island near Cairns this afternoon. The woman was swimming approximately 100 meters…
By now everybody has gathered the basic terminology of the pandemic and has more or less come to terms with the significance of the development. The reality is, we still don’t have a useful vaccination (Will we ever?) and we still don’t…
The community has been left in shock following the tragic death of 21-year-old, Tyler Pashen, from Julatten, who is being remembered as a young man full of potential, who lived life to the fullest. Mr Pashen and two friends were…
Contracts worth $28.6 million have been awarded to help win the race against coral-eating Crown of Thorns Starfish on the Great Barrier Reef. The Federal Government will deploy five, fully crewed boats over the next two years to address…
Local businesses are continuing to call on the public to do it in Douglas as part of the Buy Douglas: Build Douglas campaign and one example which is benefitting is Grant Street Kitchen. Grant Street Kitchen is a little artisan bakery…
After a four-month hiatus, The Port Douglas Reef Raiders rugby union team will play their first game of the now reduced season against the Barron Trinity Bulls at the sports complex at 4:00pm on 18 July. The Raiders will have home ground…
A young man believed to be from the Julatten area has tragically died and two others were hospitalised after an ATV rollover on a remote road near Mount Molloy yesterday. Paramedics and Rescue Helicopter were called…
Just how rotten is the United States political system? “Rotten” as in it will only take a small kick for the whole edifice to fall in, let alone a big kick like Covid. The idea is about as fanciful as the collapse of the Soviet empire…
The Port Douglas Crocs will kick off their campaign for a fifth consecutive premiership today as the delayed AFL Cairns season finally kicks off. The Crocs will play their first game of 2020 against the Cairns City Lions at Holloway's…
Port Douglas’ newest bar and eatery is promising beautiful flavours from the Mediterranean to the Middle East washed down with sustainable wines and funky cocktails. Sisterly-duo and Port Douglas mums, Lizzy and Karen Fines, are today…
Thousands of tourists are expected to cross into Queensland with the border now officially open to all states and territories except Victoria, and Port Douglas is ready and waiting for them. Hello Australia! Your winter plans are about to…
Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr is acutely aware of the many challenges created by the Coronavirus. In this far-reaching interview with Newsport, he provides an insight and viewpoint on a number of the critical issues. Without…
The Port Douglas Junior Crocs are back training and are finally gearing up for the 2020 season set to kick off in Port Douglas on Sunday 19 July. And for those eager to play, there will be a Sign-Up and gear collection session, this…
The Douglas Dragons are taking a cautious approach in their opening game of the season against Leichhardt at the Port Douglas Sports Complex at 7.30 tomorrow night. Although they have huge respect for Leichhardt, who ended third in last…
A COVID-safe mini music festival is set to rock the Far North this October. Prior to the pandemic, the inaugural Savannah in the Round had been set to hit Far North Queensland with a huge three-day country music festival to be held in…
Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation will aim to help young repeat offenders in Far North Queensland break the cycle of crime and turn their lives around through an On Country program. The Mossman-based Aboriginal corporation was…
A 36-year-old Mossman man has been arrested and charged after an alleged fork attack at a restaurant in Cairns last night. Police were called to a Sheridan Street restaurant around 9:00pm after the man allegedly walked into the venue and…
Far North four-wheel-drive enthusiast are being encouraged to get out and explore north of the Daintree River following the full reopening of the Bloomfield Track through to Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council and Cook Shire. With…
A draft plan for major upgrades to sporting facilities in both Port Douglas and Mossman has been put forward by Douglas Shire Council for public feedback. Douglas residents will have until Wednesday, 22 July to comment on a draft of the…
It what has being described as one of the most constructive meetings, Daintree residents left with the knowledge that significant progress is being made regarding the Daintree Renewable Energy power project. This follows a recent…
Up to $20,000 will be available to help struggling small businesses get help with their power bills as the economy continues to recovery from COVID-19. Small businesses across Australia can now apply for a share in $9 million of grants…
