Now Cane is on the way out, the same charities eyeing off the last usable resources Douglas has, its fertile rural land. Again, I expect Council will fiddle rather than actually do anything. Make no ...

How much is your home worth now? Find out how local property prices are faring in the face of a national slowdown.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is making a fleeting visit to Far North Queensland this week to coincide with the first major ...

The amount of rain that fell at a coastal weather station south of Port Douglas last month was about three times less than what was recorded for the same time the year before. The ...

Curious about the impact backpackers have on the Palm Cove community? Discover how these travelers bring more than just extra hands ...

Area Manager Renee Kath stated, “We’ve steadily seen a rise in the number of drones being flown into powerlines, and unfortunately, it’s not just a nuisance; it can be dangerous.” “In some cases, a ...

Adrian and Angela Whittaker, well-known fixtures in the Port Douglas community, have earned a strong reputation with Angel Construction. But their ambition and entrepreneurial drive extends to Port ...

News doesn’t stop, not even for the ringing in of a New Year, and the Newsport team has been busy over the festive season to ...

The stunning Port Douglas New Years Eve fireworks display was captured by attendee Salgira Rema Marong. Port Douglas ...

Bryan Littlely Newsport’s Bryan Littlely has been busy bringing to life stories from across the Douglas Shire in recent months, and getting to know the region in more ways than one… including getting ...

Well done slinky! Take a rest darling it’s been hot out there. It is impossible for oceans to rise in isolation. The world's interconnected oceans cover three hundred and sixty-five million square ...

The price of passports has risen as new 2025 fees and charges kick in. Douglas Shire residents and visitors will be affected by a raft of changes to Federal Government laws, fees and charges. The ...