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Crown-of-thorns boats being redirected to northern reef following latest outbreak

Crown-of-thorns starfish numbers are “intensifying” between Cairns and Lizard Island, leading the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to make a decision this week to send more boats from the southern reef region to combat the outbreaks.

YOU SAID IT! Is it smart to be a storm rider?

Kalle EO - There's a spot actually known as “Ratchit bay” Just south of Port Douglas and been surfed during cyclones for decades. Only time there’s any surf. Entrance of the Mowbray River. The highway bridge of the Mowbray river even has a croc spotting platform.

Feeling the egg-treme egg-citement building for the Easter long weekend

When asked what they are looking forward to most about Easter coming up, the decision is obvious for Douglas Shire locals Lana, 9, and Joah, 12.

Young Croc chasing a footy dream

He’s not about to get carried away just yet - he is still only 14 years old - But junior Port Douglas Croc Zac Moore has been making some good strides in the pursuit of every young footballer’s dream, to play at the highest level of Aussie rules.

MP Matt Smith praises Far North resilience after wet season hits

Matt Smith, Federal Member for Leichhardt, shares an update with Newsport readers on key issues and developments across the region.

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