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01/09/2025

Dump fire helps leave dark cloud over "ambitious targets" to reduce Shire landfill

Road closures and works schedule

Canadian rider killed in Cape York crash

PHOTO GALLERY: Colour and energy of multicultural festival wow crowds

Become hypnotised by a magical night of entertainment in Moss Vegas

02/09/2025

Push to replace sugarcane farms with rainforest south of Daintree ferry held up

SPORT DIGEST: Crocs finish minor round on top, Dragons through to Grand Final

Kennards Port Douglas takes state award

Dust off your dancing shoes and glow sticks for the kids' disco

03/09/2025

You would not believe what's been causing some FNQ blackouts

JUNGLE DRUM: Bureaucrats don't do it in Daintree

Mossman party ends off with lucky $5000 jackpot winner

Mareeba Railway Station on track for upgrade

04/09/2025

Claims Craiglie car wash jets have been damaging cars

Julatten couple striving to get back on track after major health setback

POLICE NEWS: Teenage girl arrested in Cairns after travelling down from up north

PHOTO GALLERY: Best Douglas Shire community photos of August

05/09/2025

Car wash owners respond to damage claims

Water cut off to homes after burst main

YOU SAID IT! Craiglie car wash articles flooded with comments

Measles alert message needs to reach backpackers

Long-distance walker has a real barrow to push

08/09/2025

Chronology of a Murder Part 1: From Cairns to Wangetti

The last ride for Gran Fondo this Sunday

Boat ramp closure date pushed back

Injuries after two separate Mareeba car crashes

09/09/2025

Chronology of a Murder Part 2: The Port Douglas connection

SPORTS DIGEST: Crocs go down to Dogs in thrilling final quarter

Big boost to rural road infrastructure

Kirriri to serve Torres Strait communities

10/09/2025

Chronology of a Murder Part 3: The killing of Toyah Cordingley

Costs out of kilter in defamation cases

Night closures next month for Noah Creek Bridge

The people powering Douglas Shire’s disaster response

Angelica and David all set for wedding of the year

11/09/2025

NAME YOUR CROC: But Dusty-Rose is a croc without any other name

Crocs star front and back in your latest FREE Newsport Print

There is a reel future for Far North Queensland film

No more rehearsals

12/09/2025

Long drive for health with few affordable transport options on track

YOU SAID IT! All set for the wedding of the year

PICTURE GALLERY: Triumph on the catwalk as thousands raised for charity

Cheeky Cody is full of life

15/09/2025

Calls to slow down at dangerous school crossing

Blaze destroys original Mossman home

POLICE NEWS: Search for missing fisherman near Weipa called off

Wujal Wujal Microgrid project powers ahead

Major savings ahead: Battery rebates up to $18,000

16/09/2025

Guilty verdict in barramundi farm court case

POLICE NEWS: Pair trapped in car after Shannonvale power lines downed

SPORT DIGEST: Dragons crowned far north premiers

‘Formula 1 fishing’ headed for Port Douglas

PICTURE GALLERY: Social photos from across the region

17/09/2025

PICTURE GALLERY: Mossman High Year 12 Formal

Mystery boat washes up on remote beach near Cooktown, sailor missing

Flood warnings at several Douglas Shire crossings

JUNGLE DRUM: Fail to plan, plan to fail

18/09/2025

Cruise season set to kick off in time for school holidays

Reef experts ready to tackle the tough questions

Measles outbreak spreads in FNQ

Swish new rescue boat alights in Port Douglas

19/09/2025

Water use warnings across the region

YOU SAID IT! Long drive for health

Sports program boost to help at risk youth

Plenty of rental properties available in Douglas - but costs remain a challenge

22/09/2025

Cape Trib businesses scrambling to stock up for tourist influx after creek chaos

Port Shorts to present quality line-up

Perfect family fun awaits at local SpongeBob Musical

Police seek help on Captain Cook clash

23/09/2025

Sale of Port Douglas Road land to go to super-scam victims

SPORT DIGEST: Mossman wins pool Grand Final in a thriller

In the eye of the storm Paul Hoye leads Douglas through crisis

PICTURE GALLERY: Water park opening creates quite a splash

24/09/2025

Keith 'The Barber' was a cut above

Government's aim misses the target

High-profile block where scrapped luxury resort was set to go now under contract

Daintree Village's Jan von Keyserlingk shares passion for the wild

New financial advice platform launches in Douglas Shire, tailored for locals

25/09/2025

Overseas campaign blitz proves a hit for Reef tourism

Newsport Print makes a splash

Chambers to give food farmers a seat at the table

Beach sand replenishing works complete

26/09/2025

Chop-chop cops given expanded powers in illegal tobacco battle

POLICE NEWS: Teenager arrested on multiple theft charges

YOU SAID IT! Farewell to Keith “The Barber” Lawrence, a cut above

Living the life of luxury on the high seas

29/09/2025

Cook MP says a new Noah Creek Bridge is coming next year

Get your country boots ready for Savannah in the Round

Fatal traffic crash, Gadgarra, Atherton Tablelands

Contemporary artists channel FNQ’s wild beauty in 'Escape Artists' exhibition

Youth shine in SpongeBob the Musical opening night success

30/09/2025

Traveller Award honours Forever Reef Project for sustainable tourism

SPORTS DIGEST: Crocs' Kye sets new goals

Savannah Sounds locked in for three years

Call to support the Christmas spirit