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Plea for help to fix Wonga Beach flooding

The clearing of a trio of drains in Wonga Beach is waiting on State Government Environment Department approval as frustrated locals continue to endure localised flooding.

Newsport Print heats up the celebrations

It is time to celebrate in the Douglas Shire, both the Year of the Horse for the local Chinese community and the new Heatwave festival as a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community taking place this weekend.

You can tip two hats to FNQ's finest restaurant this Valentine's Day

If you are really looking to impress that special someone on Valentine’s Day this Saturday, Harrisons Restaurant at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort has just been awarded two hats in the prestigious national Australian Good Food Guide Restaurant Chef Hat Awards.

League girls already on the ball, basketball come-and-try day this Saturday

Basketball, rugby league, surf life saving, AFL, soccer, netball, sailing - kids, pick your sport for the year now and escape your devices at the same time. 

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AIRPORT TRANSFER DRIVERS

Exemplar Coaches and Limousines is proud to be the leading airport transfer company in the Cairns-Port Douglas region. We are a family run business operating from Port Douglas since 1993. The majority of Inbound Tour Operators and agents prefer to use our services above others. We also service many local hotels in Port Douglas, Palm Cove and Cairns, and the general public.

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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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Community Notices

Author Talk

We're thrilled to welcome author Nadine Cockrem to Mossman Library!

Catch her talk on Saturday, 28th February at 10:00am—it’s going to be an enlightening morning.

Nadine is the author of "The Hope Deck" a daily affirmation card set to deepen your connection with yourself. She's lived the depths of pain, loss, and not knowing who she was. It is her hope that this deck can be your companion to help you navigate whatever season your soul is in.

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CALL 4099 5518 OR POP IN AND SEE US!
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