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Douglas Shire changes the date for Australia Day Ceremony
In a break from tradition, this year’s Australia Day Awards ceremony at Port Douglas will be held on Friday, January 24. Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said she welcomed the decision to stage the popular annual ...
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YOU SAID IT! Lots of love for Local Legends
Carmen Bolton and Maree Crees proudly hold their award from Meals on Wheels, recognising their remarkable 45 years of dedicated volunteering.Picture: Jamie Jansen, Newsport Sharks are in plague ...
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The woman behind Wonga Beach’s flying-fox sanctuary and rainforest revival
Annie Schoenberger with flying fox pup Pixel in front of the dedicated bat enclosure on her property. Picture: Jamie Jansen, Newsport Nestled near Wonga Beach, Nightwings Rainforest Centre is the ...
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NEWSPORT NEWSFEED: Federal Minister speaks out in favour of Cape York heritage bid
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek continues to back the Cape York World Heritage bid in the face of mounting uncertainty at the state level. Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has ...
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Youth training centre planned for land across from Daintree Village
A “training village” for at-risk youth has been proposed by the Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation for a 200ha parcel of land directly across the river from Daintree Village. But concerns have ...
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Community heroes retire after 45 years of dedicated service with Meals on Wheels
Carmen Bolton and Maree Crees proudly hold their award from Meals on Wheels, recognising their remarkable 45 years of dedicated volunteering.Picture: Jamie Jansen, Newsport After an incredible 45 ...