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WEBVehicle registration fees in Queensland set to drop to ease cost-of-living pressures. Newsport Daily is a dedicated regional news service tailored to deliver accurate, informative, and relevant news to the Douglas Shire and regional FNQ.
Boat parking concerns ramping up in Port Douglas
WEB2 days ago · Trailer overhangs parking bay at Port Douglas boat ramp after line respray. Picture: Supplied by Newsport reader Locals are expressing concern about receiving parking infringements when their vehicles or boat trailers overhang the newly resprayed line markings at the Port Douglas boat ramp car park ...
New COVID strain emerges, Douglas Shire seniors encouraged to …
WEBOct 27, 2023 · A spike in COVID-19 hospitalisations and the emergence of a new subvariant has prompted calls by national medical experts for Queenslanders including those right across the Douglas Shire 65 years and older to have a current booster shot.
Game-changer for Four Mile Beach safety with $275,000 boost
WEB2 days ago · Cynthia Lui (Member for Cook) with Irene Cats (President of the Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club). Picture: courtesy of the Queensland Government. Port Douglas locals have reason to celebrate as the Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club has been awarded a groundbreaking $275,000 from the Miles ...
New manager to carry Dougies Backpackers' legacy forward
WEB4 days ago · A familiar face in the Port Douglas community for eight years, Mr Tiffin brings valuable experience from the local hospitality industry. Newsport caught up with him to discuss his background and vision for the future of Dougies.. Newsport: Can you share a bit about your background and what experience you bring to the role of manager at Dougies? Dan Tiffin: I arrived in Australia as a ...
Live coverage: DOUGLAS SHIRE UNITES: Random acts of kindness …
WEB5.49AM: Daintree latest - Huge amounts of supplies, fuel to be delivered into Daintree this morning, throughout the day. Newsport can confirm a number of choppers, with Police and ADF personnel aboard, will deliver a staggering 5000 litres of …
Newsport’s most touching and newsworthy stories of January 2022
WEBDec 23, 2022 · Local heroes save Mossman couple in overnight flood drama - 11 January 2022. This story is a reminder to not take unnecessary risks by crossing floodwaters and it shows the determination of our local people to come to the rescue without hesitation.
POWERING AHEAD: Efforts to restore electricity stepped up
WEBDec 15, 2023 · The effort to restore power to thousands of homes and businesses in Douglas has been stepped up today – with Ergon Energy saying it has moved 100 extra personnel into the area from other parts of Queensland to work on the huge task.
TOP TEN LIST: Newsport’s most read stories of the year - NUMBER …
WEBDrumroll please…. Throughout 2023 we’ve published close to an astonishing 1000 stories on Newsport. From dingoes, to crocodiles, Council matters, to cassowaries, breaking news to pedestrian crossing matters we haven’t missed a beat as we continue to be your most trusted, recognised, informative and locally based news service across the Douglas Shire.
Juniors with gutsy win while seniors look to finals
WEBAug 20, 2024 · The Port Douglas Crocs Under 13s are into the big dance after a gutsy win against the Manunda Hawks at Cazalys Stadium yesterday. Down at three quarter time, the team came out firing in the last quarter, leaving it all on the line and coming out with a victorious 9 point win.