Newsport Alert Monday 20 April 2026

Search on for Port Douglas "Angel"

A couple visiting Port Douglas recently have shown their extreme gratitude to one of our own in the hope they will discover just how much their act of kindness meant to them.

Armed robbery charges

A 36-year-old Atherton man has been charged following an alleged armed robbery and unlawful use of a motor vehicle in Mareeba on April 17.

Local family finds a home at the Port Douglas Surf Club

For many families in the Douglas Shire, joining the Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club starts with a simple Sunday morning at the beach. For the Matuzelis family, it turned into something much bigger.

Rocky Horror Show earns rave reviews with live band

The Clink Theatre is buzzing with energy as The Rocky Horror Show continues its season, now one week in and already earning glowing audience feedback. A major highlight of the production is the triumphant return of live music, delivered by a powerhouse 7‑piece band that is thrilling crowds night after night.

Business of the day


INDONESIAN NIGHT @ 3Sixteen Bar & Bistro, RAMADA RESORT - Every Tuesday

Date: Tuesday 21 April 2026

Time: 5pm - 8pm

Location: 3Sixteen Bar & Bistro at Ramada Resort, Port Douglas


TRIVIA NIGHT @ 3Sixteen Bar & Bistro, RAMADA RESORT - Every Thursday

Date: Thursday 23 April 2026

Time: 6:30pm - 8pm

Location: 3Sixteen Bar & Bistro at Ramada Resort, Port Douglas


Trivia with Supa Sal and Wevs

Date: Thursday 23 April 2026

Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Location: Club Mossman


Zac Jones @ Ellis Beach Bar & Grill

Date: Friday 24 April 2026

Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: Ellis Beach Bar and Grill

CASUAL ON-CALL TRANSFER STAFF

Community Funerals is seeking staff to be available on weeknights (4pm-8am) and at weekends (24hrs) to assist with the transfer of deceased persons.
Full training will be provided.

Staff are rostered on-call one week in three and can usually fit this work around a regular weekday job. You will be paid a daily on-call allowance and a generous $300.00 minimum call out payment.

Visit website to see more details.

BOOK LAUNCH — MOTIVATIONS BY WILD RUSS

Celebrate the launch of Motivations by Wild Russ

Friday 1 May 6pm - 9pm at Babal, Port Douglas

Come dressed as your alter ego — Wild ____ [fill in your name or alter ego name or spirit aminal]

  • Welcoming drink

  • Signed 2nd Edition for yours truly

  • MC the Big G

  • DJ Guest

  • Surprises on the night

  • After party TBA

  • Catered with canapés from Dan and Brendan at Babal

Roasted Beetroot & Goat's Cheese Arancini
Paperbark Smoked Barra Rillette.
Boomer Bay Oysters ŵ Grapefruit & Lemon Aspen Granita.
Beef Tartare Miang.
Confit Truffle Chicken Croquettes.

$65 for signed book; $40 event only LTD to 60 pax

Ticket sales CLOSE Midnight Wednesday 29 April. Limited to 60 pax.

Come ready to meet amazing people, drink and enjoy some culinary delights... some epic mystery on the night and also the unplanned and inspired. It's going to be WILD

ACCREDITED NETBALL UMPIRES NEEDED.
PHONE SHARON FOR MORE INFO
0435281953

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