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Huge property-related fee banked by the council, but what is the development?

Most people love a good mystery, so let’s play: Guess the mysterious development.

POLICE NEWS: Arrest after boy posts online video of himself in a stolen car

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after he reportedly posted a video on social media of himself in a car stolen from Trinity Beach.

YOU SAID IT! Get over it and build a better bridge

Bill Pitcher - Yes needs several 1.2 m culverts on the approaches to the bridge to lift the road. Not a big job.

Kim Christensen - Needs an overpass, lots of people get stuck every time in the rainy season. Would love to know how the poor guy in the white house next to the creek goes every time it floods. Does he get flooded out?

Rising star going all the way to the USA

Cooya Beach basketballer Khyjuan Walker is getting set for the adventure of his young lifetime, with a tour of US colleges on the horizon.

PICTURE GALLERY: The heat is on across Douglas Shire for festival goers and sports players

The heat has been on in Douglas Shire in the past fortnight, with the Heatwave festival in Port Douglas and the Douglas Heat basketball sign-on day in Mossman.

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SALES AND MARKETING COORDINATOR

Newsport is the Douglas Shire’s premium free fortnightly paper and online news platform. Located in Port Douglas and locally owned and operated for 15 years, we’re a trusted source of news for Far North Queensland from Cairns to Cooktown. We focus on the stories and people that matter most, keeping our community informed and connected.

We’re growing and looking for a Marketing Coordinator who thrives in a fast‑paced, community‑focused environment. If you enjoy variety, love working with local businesses, and keep projects moving with ease, this role is a great fit.

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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.

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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2026 - NIGERIA
Friday 6th Mar 9:30am Mossman Assembly of God Church, 41 Mossman Gorge Road, Mossman followed by morning tea.
Contact Martine 0408 744091

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