There is a 25 per cent chance that a tropical low currently sitting off the coast between Cairns and Innisfail will turn into a cyclone from Saturday, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Tropical ...

Forty years later, childcare is still not tax deductible. Some good changes have been made since then, but in the past quarter century the whole of the Australian tax system has become riddled with ...

The announcement earlier this month that Douglas Shire Council would stage its Australia Day awards ceremony on the Friday night, January 24, was met with widespread objection from Newsport readers.

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

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 Semi Finals Atherton 60 vs West Cairns 50; South ...

A lone excavator sitting north of Ellis Beach shows the State Government Transport and Main Roads Department has definitely started work this month on fixing the Captain Cook High ...

I am writing to express my support for Lawrence Mason's recent letter addressing the gradual decline of the Douglas Shire. His concerns about the deterioration in tourism, infrastructure, and ...

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

I don’t really weigh in on the change the day debate… I am neither bothered if Australia Day is marked on January 26 or if it is moved to another day. And, despite my strong connection to many ...

If you gotta crash!!

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

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 ...