Residents of the Douglas Shire under 65 now have access to a free Community Transport service, launched by the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre to address a decades-long need. Operated by volunteers ...

Meanwhile, the Bureau of Meteorology this morning downgraded the cyclone warning for the low-pressure system from “moderate” to “low”, saying there was now only a 15 per cent chance of it turning into ...

Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch has accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of lying about a $19m funding commitment for the Daintree microgrid project. Mr Entsch, who will retire at ...

First responders are warning people to take extra care around Queensland’s waterfalls and swimming holes after the deaths of six people while visiting the popular tourist attractions since the start ...

The newly formed Port Douglas and District Probus Club celebrated its launch with a successful Lady Douglas riverboat cruise.

Discover why St Stephen’s Catholic College could be the perfect fit for your child at their Open Evening on February 11 ...

Forty years later, childcare is still not tax deductible. Some good changes have been made since then, but in the past quarter century the whole of the Australian tax system has become riddled with ...

The announcement earlier this month that Douglas Shire Council would stage its Australia Day awards ceremony on the Friday night, January 24, was met with widespread objection from Newsport readers.

Excitement filled Port Douglas State School as students, including many first-timers, began their new school year ...

I am writing to express my support for Lawrence Mason's recent letter addressing the gradual decline of the Douglas Shire. His concerns about the deterioration in tourism, infrastructure, and ...

WindSwell crosses the line with skipper Brett Wright (left) steering and the rest of the crew paddling to make up lost time. Picture: Shaun Hollis Semi Finals Atherton 60 vs West Cairns 50; South ...

A lone excavator sitting north of Ellis Beach shows the State Government Transport and Main Roads Department has definitely started work this month on fixing the Captain Cook High ...