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Car rescued from underwater resting place at Port Douglas

A good Samaritan from a Douglas Shire yacht club has stepped in to help a vehicle owner whose car and trailer had accidentally ended up underwater at Port Douglas.

SPORT DIGEST: Muddies aiming to claw way up ladder - weather permitting

The Muddies cricket teams are all primed to return to the field this weekend after the Christmas break, weather permitting.

WATCH THE VIDEO: Car swept into floodwaters at Laura River

Swollen rivers and ongoing isolated showers have helped cause several incidents in the region across the past 48 hours involving vehicles trapped in flood waters - and more monsoonal rain is expected later in the week.

Acclaimed Indigenous Chef to bring world-class cuisine to Port Douglas this month

This month, Port Douglas food lovers have a rare chance to experience a taste of Berowra Waters Inn as Head Chef Jack Brown joins Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort for two exclusive events this January.

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PORT DOUGLAS MARINA MARKETS DATES FOR JANUARY 2026

Need a lift? Facing transport challenges?

Our Community Transport Service is here to help!

Where can we take you? We offer transport outside of Port Douglas, including destinations across the wider Douglas Shire and Cairns.

Cost: Our service is FREE, though gold coin donations are always appreciated to help keep this community initiative running.

Ready to book your ride? Call us on 4099 5518 or email [email protected]

Please make sure to book at least 24 hours in advance.

Note: Transport is only available for trips outside Port Douglas.

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