Now, alongside long-standing staff members Therese Maloney, Community Connect Worker, and Leiona Latu, Emergency Relief Officer, a refreshed team is continuing that sense of connection. Per Kaartinen, ...

A sand quarry at Killaloe opposed by more than 700 people has been rejected by Douglas Shire Council planners. The council refused the application on several environmental and planning grounds.

In the lead-up to the 2024 state election, Mr Kempton told Newsport that Bushy Creek Bridge was high on the agenda for fixing ...

Thirty years ago (March 2, 1996), the defeated Prime Minister Paul Keating said: “When you change the government, you change the nation.” It was one of the most profound and prophetic statements in ...

Cooya Beach residents and visitors have been reminded to be Crocwise when in Croc Country, with local Shanice McLean capturing footage of a cruising crocodile at the boat ramp on Sunday. Thought to be ...

A woman in her 20s has been transported to Mossman Hospital after reportedly being bitten by a snake at Daintree Siesta ...

The Port Douglas Netball Association sign-on day is today, with the event starting at 4pm at Port Douglas Sports Complex. The ...

One Queensland tourist town has won the Top Tourism Town Award in the 1500-5000 population category for four years in a row - ...

A more liveable, vibrant and resilient Mareeba where people are more likely to “stop, stay and spend” is mapped out in the Mareeba CBD Blueprint Masterplan presented at last week’s Mareeba Shire ...

Wonga Beach State School students have wasted no time diving into 2026, kicking off the year with a Shrove Tuesday pancake ...

The annual luncheon at Salsa Bar & Grill celebrates the strength, diversity and achievements of women across the Douglas Shire, while raising vital funds to support local families. When women come ...