Queensland police have issued a stern warning to road users after a horror school-holiday period resulted in 21 deaths, close to 2000 drivers being caught drink driving and more than 750 drivers ...

A man has been arrested on the Captain Cook Highway at Yorkeys Knob after a report to police of him carrying a gun, which turned out to be a gel blaster. The man was charged last night with “going ...

The celebration reflects the Douglas Shire’s strong commitment to environmental stewardship, right in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest. The mural was created by local illust ...

The corflutes of LNP and ALP candidates, Jeremy Neal and Matt Smith respectively, ripped out of the ground and left on the side of the road. Picture: Byron Filmer Most Federal Election campaign ...

A dog has been attacked by a crocodile on Four Mile Beach this morning, prompting warning signs to be placed on the beach as ...

A tiny new arrival is melting hearts at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, just in time for the school holidays. One of the ...

Thala Beach honoured GM Johan Klindt’s 25 years of dedicated service and passion for a team that feels like family.

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has welcomed 42 new police officers following their graduation from the QPS Academy in Brisbane. The officers, aged 19 to 50, bring valued experience from their ...

Rain off the coast of Weipa was on the radar at 8.30am this morning. A tropical low off the coast of Weipa has a moderate chance of turning into a cyclone by late today, according to the Bureau of ...

The start of last year's Gran Fondo cycling event. A series of distance running events has been added to the popular Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival. The festival, which will be held in September, ...

A chronic shortage of affordable rental properties in Douglas Shire is increasingly hampering the ability to lure and retain ...

Spectacled flying fox pups have been leaving their mums in Port Douglas this month. They may be an endangered species, but ...