Nicola Hood, owner and director of Ngarru Gallery, has spent 15 years sharing the stories and culture of Indigenous artists in Port Douglas. Picture: Jamie Jansen

Spellbound show performers included (back row) Jeanfer Salas, Cobie Nev, Vanessa Carey, Khan Gunton, Erica Mast, Emma Hams, Kiani Jenkins, (front) Glenna Lynes, Xander Kaleas, Liselot Pappyn and Zoey Silva. Picture: Shaun Hollis

Broz Jurie has returned to the role of president of the Port Douglas Pool Competition. Picture: Shaun Hollis

Mossman Canegrowers chair Matt Watson says he is disappointed cane will no longer be trucked to Mulgrave Mill. Picture: Shaun Hollis

Sunlight breaks through the clouds, casting a golden glow over the mountain range near Shannonvale. Picture: Jamie Jansen

Port Douglas Lookout is a top spot to catch the sunset over the mountains and Coral Sea. Picture: Jamie Jansen

An intermediate egret fishing at Four Mile Beach around sunset. Picture: Jamie Jansen

A rare black dingo spotted in Shannonvale - only about 1 per cent of dingoes are solid black. Picture: Jamie Jansen

Sunrise at Shannonvale Swimming Hole. Picture: Shaun Hollis

Sunset at Rex Smeal Park, Port Douglas. Picture: Shaun Hollis

Port Douglas club juniors Douglas Wark (left), and Jett Harty (right) competing in surf life saving. Picture: PDSLSC

Juan Cupidon wins a bronze sprint medal in surf life saving. Picture: PDSLSC

The Port Douglas waterfront is a major drawcard for tourists from across the world. Picture: Shaun Hollis

Lit up trees at the Port Shorts film festival. Picture: Shaun Hollis

Owner Paul McMahon, chef Damien Burke, manager Elke Dekkers and hotel manager Stewart Booth in the new Tav Bistro. Picture: Shaun Hollis