The Port Douglas boat ramp will be closed from today for up to 10 weeks for repairs, but commercial boat users are happier this week than they were last week following a compromise by operator ...

Others, like Tanya Murphy, dedicate their lives to protecting it. Tanya is the GBR community campaigner at the Australian Marine Conservation Society. She’s also the creator and co-host of Word on the ...

People First’s Alana Gregory and One Nation’s Melinda Laidlaw at the Early Polling Centre in Port Douglas earlier today. Picture: Byron Filmer Early polling began today in the Douglas Shire as we ...

Shaun Hollis (senior journalist and editor), Byron Filmer (junior reporter), Jamie Jansen (journalist and feature editor) and Aggy Renaudin (sales executive and business development). Picture: ...

More hospital beds have been promised for Cooktown and Cairns by the State Government, but there is no word on when that ...

More pleasingly, I know that the youth I see most regularly are not unique. There is an army of young people around Australia turning out in force at our remembrance services to show support for our ...

We as a nation have been terribly let down by the major parties. I am amazed people keep voting for them thinking things will get better. It’s a sign of the times (pun intended). People are tired of ...

The Port Douglas march included a crew from Australian Defence Vessel Cape Fourcroy. Picture: Shaun Hollis Anzac Day was commemorated by thousands of people during a host of events across Douglas ...

The Anzac Day Dawn Service was held at the Mossman Cenotaph this morning. Picture: Shaun Hollis Speckles of light rain greeted onlookers who gathered at the Mossman Cenotaph at 5.15am this morning to ...