Now Cane is on the way out, the same charities eyeing off the last usable resources Douglas has, its fertile rural land. Again, I expect Council will fiddle rather than actually do anything. Make no ...

How much is your home worth now? Find out how local property prices are faring in the face of a national slowdown.

The amount of rain that fell at a coastal weather station south of Port Douglas last month was about three times less than what was recorded for the same time the year before. The ...

Area Manager Renee Kath stated, “We’ve steadily seen a rise in the number of drones being flown into powerlines, and unfortunately, it’s not just a nuisance; it can be dangerous.” “In some cases, a ...

Curious about the impact backpackers have on the Palm Cove community? Discover how these travelers bring more than just extra hands ...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is making a fleeting visit to Far North Queensland this week to coincide with the first major ...

Adrian and Angela Whittaker, well-known fixtures in the Port Douglas community, have earned a strong reputation with Angel Construction. But their ambition and entrepreneurial drive extends to Port ...

Bryan Littlely Newsport’s Bryan Littlely has been busy bringing to life stories from across the Douglas Shire in recent months, and getting to know the region in more ways than one… including getting ...

“Never read the comments” …. It was the advice readily handed out to journalists when news media entered the digital era - aka the birth of the keyboard warrior. I was Chief of Staff at The Advertiser ...

Ian Davidson from the Marine Therapy Group and Peter Cooper, Port Douglas Yacht Club Rear Commodore, stand proudly in front of the historic rally bar stool tops displayed at The Tin Shed; a tribute to ...