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New Sugar Wharf Pool proposal makes a splash

A new design for a lagoon pool next to the Port Douglas Sugar Wharf has been released by local boat builder and author Peter Sayre.

SPORTS DIGEST: Sharks bring League back to Shire

Rugby league is back in the shire. The Mossman Port Douglas Sharks hosted a season-opening trial carnival on Saturday against Ivanhoe Knights and Thursday Island Roosters.

Murder trial for Toyah Cordingley accused starts today

The man accused of the brutal stabbing murder of Toyah Cordingley on October 21, 2018, Rajwinder Singh, was listed to stand trial from today.

HEALTH WARNING: 9 deaths and 53 impacted by ‘mud disease’ melioidosis

FAR North Queenslanders are being reminded to stay alert to symptoms of a dangerous seasonal disease, with cases of melioidosis continuing to climb in the Cairns region.

WATCH THE VIDEO: A Jag the Joker victory celebration to behold

A Daintree Village local has been filmed winning a $2800 jackpot prize, and her reaction is priceless.

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THIS WEEK 10 YEARS AGO

Port Douglas charter boat sinks off PNG

Twelve people have been rescued unharmed after a commercial charter boat based out of Port Douglas has sank off the coast of Papua New Guinea early on Monday morning. 

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