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New COVID strain emerges, Douglas Shire seniors ... - NEWSPORT …
WEBOct 27, 2023 — A spike in COVID-19 hospitalisations and the emergence of a new subvariant has prompted calls by national medical experts for Queenslanders including those right across the Douglas Shire 65 years and older to have a current booster shot.
Funds flow to locals in $37 million Jasper repair bill
WEBSep 25, 2024 — The Cyclone Jasper repair bill for Douglas Shire has hit $37 million, almost doubling since March when Council approved to delegate authority to the CEO to award all cyclone repair contracts valued at more than $200,000 in a bid to boost efficiency and capitalise on the dry season. And the big spend ...
TOP TEN LIST: Newsport’s most read stories of the year - NUMBER …
WEBDrumroll please…. Throughout 2023 we’ve published close to an astonishing 1000 stories on Newsport. From dingoes, to crocodiles, Council matters, to cassowaries, breaking news to pedestrian crossing matters we haven’t missed a beat as we continue to be your most trusted, recognised, informative and locally based news service across the Douglas Shire.
Port Douglas star secures second Crathern Medal after stellar …
WEB3 days ago — Port Douglas veteran, Liam Brandt, has taken home the AFL Cairns Crathern Medal in a landslide after an outstanding year on the footy field. The 30-year-old midfielder polled 33 votes in league’s Best and Fairest award, 16 votes more than the runner-up, South Cairns’ Liam McCarthy, who amassed just 17.
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Sand carting at Newell Beach for property protection
WEB9 hours ago — Emergency beach nourishment works are bringing Newell Beach back to life, protecting property and ensuring public safety. Douglas Shire Council has been busy this week coordinating a sand replenishment program on the beach, with traffic control at the corner of Newell Beach Road and Cyril Close to protect motorists and …
Man dies after being pulled from water at marina
WEBJun 11, 2021 — UPDATE: A local man in his 40s has been pronounced dead after being pulled from the water at the Port Douglas Marina earlier today. Emergency services were called to the marina at 11:55am on Friday after the man was found in the water near a private boat docked on the pontoon.
TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT: Port Douglas car v bike
WEBJul 31, 2023 — “Port typically is quite a transient community and at any one time has quite a few backpackers in the area completing their 88 days (Visa requirements),” Port Douglas relieving Officer-in-Charge and Sergeant Ben Tome explained to Newsport. “In European countries bike riders have a lot more freedoms and right of way per say, then here in Australia, where riders have designated lanes and ...
Bryan rides into Editor role | NEWSPORT DAILY
WEBSep 23, 2024 — Newsport has a new Editor, Bryan Littlely, a 30 year veteran journalist who took a somewhat unconventional, but adventurous, path to join the team in Port Douglas this week.. He has come the long way, on a motorcycle from South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula via the harsh Central Queensland Outback and to the tip of Cape York, in support of mens and rural health organisations and the missing ...