Now held over two weekends from Friday, 15 to 23 August 2025, the Cairns Super Carnival will begin an exciting new era for horse racing in FNQ.

Tourism operators in North Queensland and parts of Far North Queensland affected by the early 2025 tropical low can now apply for assistance through the newly launched $4m Buildin ...

Mossman State High School’s Year 11s know a lot more about the dangers lurking on our roads after witnessing a graphic car-crash simulation delivered by local emergency services as part of road-safety ...

The final group of artists set to play Savannah in the Round in October have been announced, with one of the lead acts having a strong connection to Port Douglas after playing here during Carnivale ...

A fun new addition is set to brighten up this Friday’s Light Up the Park event in Mossman. The "Colour Us One!" fun run will be a free activity, aiming to promote local unity and community spirit as ...

A rate rebate of up to 50 per cent for conservationists who own nature reserves is being axed by Douglas Shire Council. In a rare non-unanimous decision, the five-member council v ...

Up to 30ha of cleared land is set to be restored in the Upper Daintree as part of a new about $1.4m 15-year partnership between rainforest restoration group Rainforest Rescue and the State Government.

Power cuts have been happening across large parts of Douglas Shire in the past few days. Picture: Shaun Hollis The power will be turned off in Port Douglas and several other regions tonight for at ...

A 38-year-old man was yesterday arrested on multiple charges after fraud and property damage was carried out in Palm Cove ...

Kelly Yofilla and Tash Bellero, known for their Sunday market stalls, have opened a cosy pop-up shop bringing together candles and art.

TMR says cane trucks are a potential hazard on the roads in coming months. Picture: Newsport Douglas Shire motorists are being warned by the state Transport and Main Roads Department (TMR) to be aware ...

Tour operator Brett Wright surveys some of the damage after Cyclone Jasper hit in late 2023. Close to $300m worth of losses hit the Douglas Shire in the months following Cyclone Jasper, a new report ...