Douglas Bragging Rights

WED 2:30PM Recognising achievements of inspiring locals. Today, three basketballers help deliver a stunning victory in the Mulgrave Coastal U12 grand final...

Destruction in paradise

TUES 9:30AM A struggle of ‘David and Goliath’ proportions has been quietly playing out at the southern end of Four Mile Beach, with a retirement community...

School holiday activities

WED 10:30AM The Newsport has put together 65 boredom-busting school holiday activities, plus things to see and do around Douglas!

Howzat! Mantra charity cricket day

Mantra Group hosts charity cricket game to raise funds for Red Cross, Port Douglas | The Newsport

TUES 4:30PM Reynolds Park sprang to life on Sunday, with the Mantra Group hosting a charity cricket match for staff and suppliers...

Sugarcane crushing season kicks off

Queensland sugarcane crushing season 2013 begins | The Newsport

TUES 3:00PM Qld's sugarcane crushing season started yesterday with revised crop estimates, as the impact of yellow canopy syndrome...

Govt proposes Ergon-Energex merger

TUES 2:12PM Douglas residents could pay less for power, with the Queensland Government proposing an Ergon-Energex merger...

Douglas Bragging Rights

TUES 8:00AM Recognising achievements of inspiring locals. Today, an award-winning hairstylist and a generous supermarket bakery assistant...

Locals could feature on phonebook cover

Cover Program calling locals in Douglas Region for cover of 2013-14 Cairns phonebooks | The Newsport

MON 2:09PM Do you know a Douglas region local who deserves recognition for inspiring others in the community? Nominations are now open for...

Crispin Hull's PORTICO

Crispin Hull PORTICO column 17.6.13 | The Newsport

MON 11:22AM What's the relationship between internet "memes", intelligence agencies, Big Brother, and search engine reputations? Crispin Hull explains...

Leadership key to tradie success

Leadership key to local tradie success | The Newsport

MON 8:30AM This year, the Douglas Business Awards have added a new category, to recognise the region’s best trade services providers, or ‘tradies’...

Oh, brother: Countdown to Voice finale

Byron Ross speaks about big brother Danny's chances on tonight's The Voice finale | The Newsport

MON 8:00AM The Voice finale is tonight, but contestant Danny Ross’ younger brother Byron says his family’s never been so relaxed...

Police firearms operation a success

FRI 1:50PM Operation Unification 2013, a national initiative focused on illicit firearms, has drawn to a close with record numbers of calls reported...

No extra teacher aide for local Prep

FRI 1:00PM Douglas region's Prep students will miss out again on Prep teacher aide, with no local state schools listed in the second round of State Government funding...

Douglas Shire transition moves forward

Douglas Shire Council Transitional CEO Jeff Tate addresses Douglas Chamber of Commerce | The Newsport

FRI 8:00AM Douglas Shire Council Transitional CEO Jeff Tate joined members of the Douglas Chamber of Commerce yesterday to provide an update...

Queensland top pick for Aussie holidays

Queensland showing tourism growth with more Australians spending time and money on holidays to the state | The Newsport

THURS 12:20PM Queensland continues to show signs of recovery, with National Visitor Survey results revealing it's the top holiday choice...

Now entering Croc Country (again)

Trap set for Mowbray River crocodile | The Newsport

THURS 9:00AM A trap was set near Port's Mowbray River yesterday for a crocodile which threatened to be a significant risk to public safety...

Lifestyle changes key to common cancer

Diet and exercise changes key to reducing incidence of bowel cancer | The Newsport

THURS 11:52AM Queenslanders need to eat more high-fibre food and reduce processed meat, plus change exercise habits to lower incidence of bowel cancer...

Lucky swimmers see Dwarf Minke magic

Lucky swimmers witness Port Douglas Dwarf Minke whale magic | The Newsport

WED 1:08PM Swimmers on board Port's Poseidon catamaran yesterday had the thrill of a lifetime, with a Dwarf Minke Whale coming within metres...

Pay rise for police as firies hit with levy

Queensland police to vote on 2.2 percent pay rise | The Newsport

WED 4:00PM Port Douglas officers are among Queensland police set to vote on a 2.2 percent pay rise over the next three years...

Local mums snubbed again

WED 10:41AM Local expectant mums will have to keep travelling for birthing services, with the Health Minister set to reinstate services elsewhere...