Latest News
Thyme to relax
SERENITAS has officially opened the sales office for Thyme Lifestyle Resort Palm Cove, a new land lease lifestyle community for over-50s in Tropical North Queensland.
2 November, 2025
General News
Tourists living ‘dream’
THE recovery of the Far North’s international tourism market is leading to a surge in business for Indigenous operators.
31 October, 2025
E-scooter public hearing
A PUBLIC hearing in Cairns has heard concerns about e-scooter safety.
Buddy bench for kindness
A NEW ‘buddy bench’ has been installed at Miallo State School to promote...
Trail stage 2 ‘will go ahead’
MEMBER for Cook David Kempton is backing a decision by Environment and...
Entertainment
Four decades later and high school memories relived
NEARLY 40 people have celebrated Mossman State High School years of 1985-1989.
25 October, 2025
Tales of spirit and fortitude
AFTER 21 years in the making ‘Voices of Port Douglas and Shire – A Piece...
Gigantic garage sale
THE Shire’s ‘Community Garage Sale” is a shire-wide event that...
Dead rising to occasion
CAIRNS is set for a spine-tingling and music-packed celebration this...
Business
24/7 fuel stop back on line
MOSSMAN’S 24-hour fuel outdoor payment terminal (OPT) in Pringle Street has reopened with improved and upgraded...
19 October, 2025
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)...
$1.7m Reef boat refit
QUICKSILVER’S Port Douglas-based dive and snorkel catamaran Silversonic...
Community
Wild and wacky school teachers
MOSSMAN State High School staff have swapped their usual smart attire for something a little more daring.
2 October, 2025
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...
Love for animals thrives
PORT Douglas State School year 5 and 6 students have been volunteering...
Real Estate
Southern highs good for FNQ
MELBOURNE’S housing market has just pushed through to record high prices, and while that might feel like a southern...
21 October, 2025
Renos a big plus
RISING property values are driving demand for affordable ‘renovator’...
Local News
Market set to spring
A NATIONAL shortage of listings and improved borrowing capacity for...
House price rise
THE median house price in Port Douglas is now well over $1 million...
Sport
Rugby 7s scrumming down
CAIRNS Airport has teamed up with Fiji Airways to help grow one of Far North Queensland’s most vibrant sporting...
27 October, 2025
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...
Local News
Gold at Four Mile Beach
PORT Douglas surf lifesavers have been full of success, winning about 50...
