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Funds flow to locals in $37 million Jasper repair bill
WEB23 hours ago · 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 ...
Bryan rides into Editor role | NEWSPORT DAILY
WEB3 days ago · 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 ...
Mossman Backpackers supports local workers with affordable …
WEB16 hours ago · CASUAL HOUSEKEEPER REQUIRED Port Douglas Motel is looking for an experienced local housekeeper. This position would suit someone that is looking for a few days a week during the quiet time of the season and scaling up, if required during the busier times of our tourism season i.e. Christmas/New Year period.
POWERING AHEAD: Efforts to restore electricity stepped up
WEBDec 15, 2023 · The effort to restore power to thousands of homes and businesses in Douglas has been stepped up today – with Ergon Energy saying it has moved 100 extra personnel into the area from other parts of Queensland to work on the huge task.
Latest Daintree Ferry repair works done as bridge debate rages on
WEBNov 24, 2023 · The latest round of repair works to the aging Daintree Ferry are done as the debate around whether a pernament bridge that stretches across the river is the best option going forward continues to be discussed around the Douglas Shire.
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.
LEGACY CONTINUES: Newsport launches 'support us' function to …
WEBOct 24, 2023 · For 12 years we’ve always been right there.. Like a trusted friend you’ve turned to us for more than a decade to provide you with the highs, lows and everything inbetween about the daily happenings of our wonderful shire.
Woman stable, treated for head injuries following e-scooter …
WEBApr 26, 2024 · A woman continues to recover following an e-scooter accident a short time ago in Port Douglas. A Queensland Ambulance spokesperson told Newsport the woman in her 20s was taken to Mossman Hospital and treated for head injuries following the incident which took place on Davidson St at 1.07pm yesterday.
FINAL DECISION: Big trees to go in Port Douglas
WEBOct 13, 2023 · Poisoning theory. Resident Rosie Wang told Newsport that during the on-site meeting with Council, they had hoped there was a way to go ahead with the works without affecting the trees.. Three are on the south side of Warner St near the Owen St end, and the fourth is right next to the entrance to Port Douglas Automotive.