The announcement earlier this month that Douglas Shire Council would stage its Australia Day awards ceremony on the Friday night, January 24, was met with widespread objection from Newsport readers.

Excitement filled Port Douglas State School as students, including many first-timers, began their new school year ...

WindSwell crosses the line with skipper Brett Wright (left) steering and the rest of the crew paddling to make up lost time. Picture: Shaun Hollis Semi Finals Atherton 60 vs West Cairns 50; South ...

A lone excavator sitting north of Ellis Beach shows the State Government Transport and Main Roads Department has definitely started work this month on fixing the Captain Cook High ...