22/05/2026

Shire roads

Woman, child killed after three-car crash on highway south of Port Douglas

LAST 60 TO 90 DAYS

22/05/2026

PHOTO GALLERY

A spectacular week of sailing wraps up on the Coral Sea

22/05/2026

LETTERS AND COMMENTS

YOU SAID IT! Put the brakes on the abuse

22/05/2026

Shire industry

Latest Port Douglas boat-wharf plan wins cash for further research

22/05/2026

Shire wildlife

WATCH VIDEO: Dingo running free on Port Douglas fairway

21/05/2026

Shire arts

High-powered global launch for Douglas author's debut novel

21/05/2026

Shire events

Strap yourselves in for Port Douglas Carnivale weekend

21/05/2026

DANCING WORKSHOP

World champions bring Salsa magic to Mossman for Carnivale

21/05/2026

Newsport Print

Newsport helps to get the party started

21/05/2026

Federal Budget

Millions pledged for Reef-restoration projects

20/05/2026

Savannah Sounds

Lovers of classic Aussie bands Noiseworks, INXS are in for treat Saturday night

20/05/2026

SAVANNAH SOUNDS

Q&A with Dragon frontman Mark Williams ahead of Sunday's festival closer

20/05/2026

PHOTO GALLERY

Art lovers pack the Sugar Wharf for Go Troppo opening night

20/05/2026

Around Grounds

JUNIOR SPORT: Sharks host all-day carnival

20/05/2026

Bryan Littlely Column

How to be an investigative journalist

20/05/2026

Federal Budget

Illegal foreign fishing targeted through national cash injection

19/05/2026

Our People

Douglas locals set out on sporting trip of a lifetime

19/05/2026

Cook Highway

Put the brakes on the abuse, pleads TMR

19/05/2026

Council News

Some Little Cove love... wedding hotspot upgraded

19/05/2026

Around grounds

SPORT DIGEST: Clean sweep for Crocs senior teams

19/05/2026

Federal budget

Australia stepping up military security ties off the coast of northern borders

18/05/2026

Shire creatives

DAB art collective venturing into Port Douglas for new exhibition

18/05/2026

SENIORS WRAP

Fifty years of Probus proves retirement is an adventure in Douglas

18/05/2026

Shire events

Yalanji RAW set to bring the buzz to National Reconciliation Week

18/05/2026

Federal Budget

More Commonwealth cash for illicit tobacco crackdown

15/05/2026

MAYORAL COLUMN

Mayor Scomazzon: Be our party favour - Show off Douglas this Carnivale

15/05/2026

SCHOOL WRAP

Bright futures and big hearts across our schools

15/05/2026

Police news

POLICE NEWS: Appeal for witnesses after fishing equipment thrown into the ocean

15/05/2026

letters and comments

YOU SAID IT! Outpouring of tributes for Dr John Archer

15/05/2026

Shire transport

First stage of new ferry works ready to launch

14/05/2026

Prison break

Red tractor escapee pleads his case in Cairns court

Fourmile Beach Port Douglas view from above

14/05/2026

Queensland Tourism Awards

Vote 1 for Port Douglas in race to top tourist town

14/05/2026

National sport

Port Douglas local taking centre stage at AFL Grand Final rematch tonight

14/05/2026

FNQ transport

Cairns bypass upgrade aims to make commuting easier for Shire residents

13/05/2026

Police News

POLICE NEWS: Animal cruelty charges after pet dog hurt

13/05/2026

Shire transport

BREAKING NEWS: Crash on Captain Cook Highway north of Port Douglas

13/05/2026

Four Mile Beach

Unleash the chainsaws for the off-leash dogs

13/05/2026

CRISPIN HULL COLUMN

Why Australia shouldn't go to war

13/05/2026

Cook Highway

Cook Highway works end is in sight... maybe!

12/05/2026

EVENT SPACES

Endless tropical event possibilities showcased at Oaks Resort

12/05/2026

Leaving Violence Program

Funding boost to help FNQ women escape violence

12/05/2026

Sports Digest

Crocs soar on Pink in the Tropics Day

12/05/2026

Community Shock

Sudden death of Dr John Archer

12/05/2026

Australian Marine Conservation Society

Reef report highlights more troubles and action needed

11/05/2026

Tropic Wings Transfers

Tropic Wings answers tourism travel woes

11/05/2026

VIBRANT SHOWCASE

Local students bridge cultures in Yalanji exhibition

11/05/2026

Australian Traveller's Best Towns

Port Douglas knocks on the door of top tourist town

11/05/2026

Police News

Public assisting police with dog injury investigation

08/05/2026

April photos

PICTURE GALLERY: Solemn services and picturesque rainforests highlights of April in FNQ

08/05/2026

Social snaps

PICTURE GALLERY: Book launch and Dusty Day attract the crowds

08/05/2026

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Paramour Cabaret makes bold Port Douglas Carnivale debut

08/05/2026

LETTERS AND COMMENTS

YOU SAID IT! How do you become a local?

08/05/2026

Mossman services

New outdoor library space planned - no trees allowed

07/05/2026

Shire sport

Think pink at Port Douglas oval this Saturday for a great cause

07/05/2026

COMMUNITY CHARITY WALK

Port Douglas to walk from darkness into light for mental health

07/05/2026

COLUMN

Matt Smith MP: Two new clinics and one huge party for the Far North

07/05/2026

Newsport Daily Print

Let's get the party started

07/05/2026

Flood mitigation

Asking the million-dollar question about why Wonga streets keep flooding

06/05/2026

SHIMMY MOB 2026

Mossman dancers shimmy for a cause

06/05/2026

LOCAL PERFORMANCE

Sea Circus brings ancient wonders to life for Carnivale

06/05/2026

Guest Column

How do you become a Douglas local?

06/05/2026

Mossman homes

Owen Street on a fast track as social housing goes up in rapid time

05/05/2026

Douglas Shire Council

Bigger and better bypass paves way for new Noah Creek bridge

05/05/2026

COLUMN

If you’re reading this, you probably won’t benefit from the new social media tax - we want to change that

05/05/2026

Around grounds

SPORT DIGEST: Raiders in try-fest, Crocs clear on top, Dragons flying

05/05/2026

Emergency alert

Shire beach residents chosen to trial national warning system

04/05/2026

COLUMN

Every community needs its own story told

04/05/2026

Shire sport

WATCH VIDEO: Stunning drone footage of the day Dusty came to town

04/05/2026

Watch the video

Thieves raid Daintree fruit stall

04/05/2026

Volunteer Achievements

Ellen is the pride of Wonga Beach fire brigade

03/05/2026

NATIONAL CAMPAIGN

Help keep Newsport’s journalism free and see your donation matched today

02/05/2026

Trailer Laws

UPDATED: Council's trailer and boat blitz raises questions

01/05/2026

Shire action

Disruptions to council services expected as pay dispute escalates

01/05/2026

Shire arts

Song about life in Mossman all set for release

01/05/2026

Letters and Comments

YOU SAID IT! Ferry price rise approved

30/04/2026

AFL Cairns

IN PICTURES: Dusty takes junior training at the Crocpit

30/04/2026

PRICE REDUCED

$1.2M buys you a house… or billion-dollar mountain views

30/04/2026

Grant Money

Pair of sporting groups win $55k boost

30/04/2026

Douglas Card

Tourism industry to receive emergency-measure boost to help bring more visitors to Shire

29/04/2026

SAVANNAH SOUNDS

Music lovers set for an unforgettable Carnivale weekend

29/04/2026

Shire education

Mossman child care centre shut down for good

29/04/2026

CRISPIN HULL COLUMN

Debt control required

29/04/2026

Police News

Armed robbery charges for Aurukun teens

29/04/2026

Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina

Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina set for a sediment cleanout

28/04/2026

Tropical Cyclone Narelle

Recovery grants now available for Cook producers hit by Cyclone Narelle

28/04/2026

PHOTO GALLERY

Reef Raiders kick off 2026 season with Anzac Day home game thriller

28/04/2026

Around grounds

SPORT DIGEST: New golf season, Crocs on top, Raiders down in thriller

28/04/2026

Shire services

Daintree ferry price set for new high, with costs of gravesites, dump fees and dog regos also revealed

27/04/2026

PHOTO GALLERY

Douglas Shire marches to honour the ANZAC spirit

27/04/2026

Port Douglas

Parked car catches fire in Warner Street

27/04/2026

CULTURAL GATEWAY

New era for Eastern Kuku Yalanji tourism at Cape Tribulation

27/04/2026

Chamber of Commerce

Business Chamber looks to push through the bleakness

24/04/2026

EMPOWERING SENIORS

Cake and connection as U3A Douglas turns five

24/04/2026

Lest we forget

Anzac Day dawn services a chance to pay your respects to the fallen

24/04/2026

Letters and Comments

YOU SAID IT! Calls to change speed limit

24/04/2026

Shire wildlife

Cassowary family drops by just south of Daintree River

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FNQ ARTISTS

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SPORT NEWS

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Laura Legend

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