Latest News

Cooper back for Crocs
AFTER the Port Douglas Crocs last two seasons ended in disappointing finishes, the club has made a monumental move bringing back six-times premiership-winning coach Brad Cooper as
9 November, 2025
General News
FNQ’s marketing gurus
ONE of Douglas Shire’s most influential tourism operators and developers, John Morris, has been honoured at the 2025...
7 November, 2025
Australia’s leading marine show
THE Cairns Maritime Careers Expo 2025 will focus on opportunities to...
Tourism tax on agenda
A BED tax or tourism levy to take the burden off Douglas Shire...
Men to be celebrated at Club Mossman
PORT Douglas Neighbourhood Centre is working in conjunction with Club...
Entertainment
Rick Price celebrates 30 years
THE Reef Hotel Casino proudly presents an intimate, one-night-only performance with beloved 90s crooner Rick Price,...
5 November, 2025
Spook-tacular tide of terror
A ‘TIDE of terror’ has swept up the shorelines and onto the Port...
Four decades later and high school memories relived
NEARLY 40 people have celebrated Mossman State High School years of...
Tales of spirit and fortitude
AFTER 21 years in the making ‘Voices of Port Douglas and Shire – A Piece...
Business
BMW leads way in luxury vehicle sales so far in 2025
BMW Australia has sold nearly 25,000 BMWs and Minis (24,585) from January to September 2025, marking a 10.2% increase...
4 November, 2025
24/7 fuel stop back on line
MOSSMAN’S 24-hour fuel outdoor payment terminal (OPT) in Pringle Street...
Cash splash for festival
PORT Douglas Carnivale is set to receive a $55,000 boost as part of...
QCWA hall repairs
THE Mossman branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA)...
Community
Life is paradise after 50 years of loving wedded bliss
PORT Douglas locals Sandra and Graeme Pimlott have recently celebrated 50 years of marriage. The couple originally...
1 November, 2025
Wild and wacky school teachers
MOSSMAN State High School staff have swapped their usual smart attire...
Danielle’s career change
MOSSMAN-born social worker Danielle Ejneberg was inspired to have a big...
Mums can do anything
MUMS Crystal Leonardi and Nicola Baker have returned home from the 2025...
Real Estate
Get loan confirmed
IN the fast-moving Cairns property market, securing a home often comes down to speed and confidence.
3 November, 2025
Thyme to relax
SERENITAS has officially opened the sales office for Thyme Lifestyle...
Local News
Southern highs good for FNQ
MELBOURNE’S housing market has just pushed through to record high...
Renos a big plus
RISING property values are driving demand for affordable ‘renovator’...
Sport
Muddies hit into top four
THE Muddies third grade cricket men’s team have finished round seven in the top four after splitting their...
5 November, 2025
Local News
Rugby 7s scrumming down
CAIRNS Airport has teamed up with Fiji Airways to help grow one of Far...
Local News
Marlin Coast wins annual Sellwood Girgenti Shield
MARLIN Coast has taken victory for the second year in a row in the...
Local News
Athletes do Shire proud at Queensland titles
THE Douglas Shire has had an abundance of young athletes recently...








