Newsport Daily

Council keen to take community along for ferry design ride

The new Daintree River ferry project is progressing, with marine engineer and shipbuilder Birdon now underway on the preliminary design of the vessel.

Strap yourselves in for a wild ride during the Year of the Fire Horse

The Year of the Fire Horse is upon us, with the local Chinese community set to celebrate the New Year in style this Tuesday.

WATCH THE VIDEO: Fire at Warner Street backpackers put out by multiple fireys

Up to a dozen fireys in two trucks have extinguished a blaze at the Port Douglas Backpacker’s on Warner Street.

YOU SAID IT! Port’s premier walking trail in disarray

Doug Herrington - More robust structures would probably foil most of the growing number of vandals in the area and require less maintenance.
Bob Luke - Whinge whinge bloody whinge, have you people got nothing else to do?

Women invited to learn and connect at Menopause Wellness Session

Menopause affects more than half the population, yet access to support and specialist guidance remains limited in remote regions, something the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre hopes to change with a Menopause Wellness Information Event on February 28.

Business of the day

Upcoming Events

Classifieds

Positions Vacant

Business Operations Manager – Great Barrier Reef Legacy

Port Douglas | 0.7 FTE (3.5 days) | NFP

Great Barrier Reef Legacy is seeking a hands-on Business Operations Manager to help shape how our organisation operates as we grow.

Through our flagship Forever Reef Project, we are preserving coral biodiversity at an unprecedented scale — housing over 40% of the Great Barrier Reef’s coral species at our state-of-the-art Port Douglas facility.

Visit website to see more details.

AIRPORT TRANSFER DRIVERS

Exemplar Coaches and Limousines is proud to be the leading airport transfer company in the Cairns-Port Douglas region. We are a family run business operating from Port Douglas since 1993. The majority of Inbound Tour Operators and agents prefer to use our services above others. We also service many local hotels in Port Douglas, Palm Cove and Cairns, and the general public.

Visit website to see more details.

Community Notices

Author Talk

We're thrilled to welcome author Nadine Cockrem to Mossman Library!

Catch her talk on Saturday, 28th February at 10:00am—it’s going to be an enlightening morning.

Nadine is the author of "The Hope Deck" a daily affirmation card set to deepen your connection with yourself. She's lived the depths of pain, loss, and not knowing who she was. It is her hope that this deck can be your companion to help you navigate whatever season your soul is in.

VOLUNTEER RECEPTIONIST NEEDED
WHEN: WEDNESDAYS,
1:00 - 4:00 PM
DUTIES INCLUDE:
GREETING VISITORS
ANSWERING PHONES
BASIC ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
INTERESTED IN BECOMING PART OF OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM?
CALL 4099 5518 OR POP IN AND SEE US!
6 - 10 MOWBRAY ST, PORT DOUGLAS

Stay informed with DOUGLAS SHIRE REAL ESTATE UPDATES

Get the latest property news from the Douglas Shire delivered straight to your inbox every fortnight. Stay updated on new listings, open homes, auctions, and leasing opportunities.

Property for Sale

Open Homes