Labor's Matt Smith and Nita Green celebrate with their supporters after the win. The electorate of Leichhardt has been swept ...

Daniel Inglis has for months been swimming, running and cycling with the goal of beating his previous record from last year's Cairns Airport Ironman 70.3 event. On June 15, Inglis ...

Warnings to stay out of mud continue as the death toll in Queensland from melioidosis climbs. The soil-borne disease melioidosis has claimed another two lives in Queensland, bringing the state's death ...

Nestled alongside the water with tranquil marina views, this local favourite is a great option for a Mother’s Day breakfast or lunch. Whether you are looking to treat Mum to some fresh food or a ...

A car has rolled over at the Craiglie roundabout on the corner of Captain Cook Highway and Port Douglas Road. Picture: Byron Filmer A car has rolled over at the roundabout on Captain Cook Highway at ...

Police have arrested two women after separate incidents where they drove up from Cairns and allegedly committed crimes in Douglas Shire. In the first incident, a 30-year-old Westcourt woman was ...

The Mossman Show Ball is being revived after decades in hiatus. Show Society president Matty Hatfield said the Mossman hall would be fully decorated for the show cabaret to be hel ...

The full Port Douglas Carnivale program is out today, with more than 20 events planned and several new additions to the schedule. Highlights announced today at the program launch ...

Leichhardt candidates and their parties have been receiving national publicity on several controversial fronts, but the Douglas Shire has otherwise been largely ignored by federal ...

Captivating footage of a Banded Sea Snake, the most venomous snake in the world, has been shared on a Port Douglas social ...

Behind the show is a group of passionate locals, united by their love for the arts and the natural beauty of our region. Formed in early 2024, Sea Circus has quickly become known ...

Get ready for some fun and creativity across the Douglas Shire - the Scarecrow Competition is back! You’ve got until 3 June to build and enter your scarecrow, with great prizes up for grabs. After the ...