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Newsport is a digital and print publication with an editor and several journalists reporting daily news and stories that reflect the interests of residents, ratepayers and visitors of the Douglas Shire and far northern communities. Newsport employs an Editor and 4 freelance journalists covering community news across the Douglas Shire and its surrounding regions 7 days a week.

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As well as the latest relevant news, the Newsport website hosts several community pages including Public Notices, Classifieds, Positions Vacant, Community Calendar and Real Estate for sale. Readers access Newsport with one touch (see below), by following posts on Facebook and by subscribing to the daily Newsport Alert email. Newsport is recognised as an accredited Australian Content Service Provider (CSP) operating in accordance with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) publishing and advertising guidelines. One touch, is downloading the Newsport icon directly to your phones home screen to enable one touch access to latest news or other key pages. Newsport has been delivering news and community affairs for the Douglas Shire since 2007.

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A lifeline on wheels for Douglas residents needs volunteer drivers to keep rolling. Read more:
30/01/2025

A lifeline on wheels for Douglas residents needs volunteer drivers to keep rolling. Read more:

A lifeline on wheels for Douglas residents needs volunteer drivers to keep rolling FREE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Jamie Jansen Journalist Email Jamie Last updated: 30/01/2025 - 15:00 (AEST) Tracy Gibson (Community Connect Worker) and Terry (volunteer at the Neighbourhood Centre) are calling for help to ke...

Far Northern Queenslanders should be able to relate to this year's Lunar New Year animal - many have one or two in their...
30/01/2025

Far Northern Queenslanders should be able to relate to this year's Lunar New Year animal - many have one or two in their backyard!

Snakes Alive... it's Chinese New Year! Chinese New Year Shaun Hollis Journalist Email Shaun Last updated: 29/01/2025 - 15:00 (AEST) Wildlife Habitat keepers Brad Agner and Ella Davies with Sterling the black-headed python at Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat. Picture: Shaun Hollis There are few better p...

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Video of flood rescue, latest cyclone warnings:
30/01/2025

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Video of flood rescue, latest cyclone warnings:

BREAKING NEWS: Chance of cyclone on the weekend increases to 'moderate' Weather warning Shaun Hollis Journalist Email Shaun Last updated: 29/01/2025 - 13:52 (AEST) The monsoon season has started setting in this week. Picture: Shaun Hollis There is a "moderate" chance of Tropical Low 13U turning into...

To mark 25 years, Coral Sea Eyecare is offering a special discount onframes, giving back to the community that has suppo...
30/01/2025

To mark 25 years, Coral Sea Eyecare is offering a special discount on
frames, giving back to the community that has supported them for decades.

To mark 25 years, Coral Sea Eyecare is offering a special discount on frames, giving back to the community

Soon-to-retire Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch has made an explosive claim about Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over the Da...
29/01/2025

Soon-to-retire Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch has made an explosive claim about Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over the Daintree microgrid saga:

Albo ‘lied’ about microgrid money - Entsch Shaun Hollis Journalist Email Shaun Last updated: 29/12/2024 - 08:00 (AEST) The Daintree microgrid project has had a long and troubled history since it first received a funding pledge in 2022. Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch has accused Prime Minister Antho...

A new club and new adventures kicks off today's Newsfeed. And some flight bargains to FNQ are up for grabs over the next...
29/01/2025

A new club and new adventures kicks off today's Newsfeed. And some flight bargains to FNQ are up for grabs over the next few days.

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

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Video of flood rescue, latest cyclone warnings:
29/01/2025

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Video of flood rescue, latest cyclone warnings:

BREAKING NEWS: Chance of cyclone on the weekend increases to 'moderate' Weather warning Shaun Hollis Journalist Email Shaun Last updated: 29/01/2025 - 13:52 (AEST) The monsoon season has started setting in this week. Picture: Shaun Hollis There is a "moderate" chance of Tropical Low 13U turning into...

Discover why St Stephen’s Catholic College could be the perfect fit for your child at their Open Evening on February 11....
29/01/2025

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

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

Crispin Hull says Peter Dutton recently served up some pathetic tax policy. Do you agree?
29/01/2025

Crispin Hull says Peter Dutton recently served up some pathetic tax policy. Do you agree?

Dine out on this pathetic tax policy CRISPIN HULL COLUMN Crispin Hull Guest Columnist Email Crispin Last updated: 29/01/2025 - 10:00 (AEST) “I can’t go to work to earn an income unless I pay for childcare.” This was a woman taxpayer’s plea at an Australian Administrative Appeals Tribunal hea...

POLL RESULTS: Almost 80 per cent of the more than 120 respondents in the Newsport Poll asking if the day to mark Austral...
28/01/2025

POLL RESULTS: Almost 80 per cent of the more than 120 respondents in the Newsport Poll asking if the day to mark Australia Day should change have said NO.

Australia Day needs to stay on January 26 Newsport Poll Bryan Littlely Journalist Email Last updated: 29/01/2025 - 08:00 (AEST) Noah and Jonah Field show support for Australia Day. Picture: Bryan Littlely The announcement earlier this month that Douglas Shire Council would stage its Australia Day aw...

School is back and some local organisations would love your support to help out across the Shire.
28/01/2025

School is back and some local organisations would love your support to help out across the Shire.

The 2025 School year is just around the corner and The St David's Anglican Church Mossman Op-Shop has made the call to locals for the donations

Excitement filled Port Douglas State School as students, including many first-timers, began their new school year. Read ...
28/01/2025

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

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

This week's Sports Digest brings you some sailing and lawn bowls results. If your club has results and news it wants to ...
28/01/2025

This week's Sports Digest brings you some sailing and lawn bowls results. If your club has results and news it wants to share with the Shire, send them to us at [email protected]

SPORTS DIGEST: Allora takes line honours Contributor Article Email Last updated: 28/01/2025 - 11:00 (AEST) 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 Low Isle Launch Rally Results Fastest overall....

Lawrence Mason beat the Jungle Drum to point out problems in Douglas Shire, and offered some solutions, and support is f...
27/01/2025

Lawrence Mason beat the Jungle Drum to point out problems in Douglas Shire, and offered some solutions, and support is flowing in.

Lawrence's column drums up support Letter to the Editor Contributor Article Email Last updated: 28/01/2025 - 08:00 (AEST) The "Daintree Futures Study" commissioned by the Wet Tropics Ministerial Council underscores the necessity for comprehensive planning in the region. I am writing to express my su...

Work to upgrade the Mossman substation and critical supply for 30,000 Douglas Shire customers is powering along.
27/01/2025

Work to upgrade the Mossman substation and critical supply for 30,000 Douglas Shire customers is powering along.

NEWSPORT NEWSFEED: Major milestone for Mossman substation upgrade Monday, January 27 STAFF WRITERS Email Last updated: 27/01/2025 - 17:00 (AEST) Works to upgrade the Mossman Substation are progressing well. Picture: Ergon Energy Ergon Energy’s Far North Area Manager Charlie Casa says work is well ...

It's back to school tomorrow across the Shire and Nadia Sinkovich from Behaviour Boost has 3 key steps which could make ...
27/01/2025

It's back to school tomorrow across the Shire and Nadia Sinkovich from Behaviour Boost has 3 key steps which could make all the difference in setting your students up for success. Check them out here.

Three keys to setting students up for success Back to School Bryan Littlely Journalist Email Last updated: 27/01/2025 - 15:00 (AEST) Behaviour Boost's Nadia Sinkovich has given her tips on how to set students up for success. Picture: Bryan Littlely Nadia Sinkovich, a registered teacher and counsello...

Known for its stellar menu offerings and location, The Little Larder offers a rare opportunity to own a large successful...
27/01/2025

Known for its stellar menu offerings and location, The Little Larder offers a rare opportunity to own a large successful restaurant and household name in the heart of Port Douglas. Read more:

Known for its stellar menu offerings and location, The Little Larder offers a rare opportunity to own a large successful restaurant

The 50th Low Isle Launch Rally is run and done... and was quite the spectacle. Shaun Hollis was there for the ride.
26/01/2025

The 50th Low Isle Launch Rally is run and done... and was quite the spectacle. Shaun Hollis was there for the ride.

Back on the water in swell style Low Isle Launch Rally Shaun Hollis Journalist Email Shaun Last updated: 27/01/2025 - 08:00 (AEST) The WindSwell crew won the Low Isle Launch Rally prize for best dressed. Picture: Shaun Hollis WindSwell in action for the 50th Low Isle Launch Rally held on Sunday, Aus...

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