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Biggest cyclone 'in living memory' set to impact coast

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is barrelling toward northern Australia and could impact the coast as a category five system, inflicting winds up to more than 250km/h.

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Crocodile discovered in luxury Queensland resort pool sparks new warnings

Reptile was removed after guests filmed it lying at the Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas on Saturday

The Guardian - AU

‘It has an ancient, Jurassic Park feel’: a local’s guide to Port Douglas

The rainforest is lush in the wet season, says Kuku Yalanji man and local tour guide Juan Walker, and year-round you can find long stretches of deserted beaches

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6 of the best cruises in Australia for 2025 and 2026

From snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef to traversing the Outback, here are some of the most incredible Australian cruise itineraries to inspire your next booking

The Independent UK

Tourists urged to visit north Qld amid recovery efforts

Port Douglas is grappling with water supply challenges as tourism bodies ask for visitors to return to the region.

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Michelle Lee the first woman to row the Pacific Ocean solo, unassisted, after 237 days at sea

Rowing through cyclones and trailed by sharks, this woman has just completed one of the world’s greatest marine journeys alone by crossing the Pacific Ocean unassisted and without stopping in 237 days.

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Crocodile bites man sleeping on Queensland beach as wildlife officers investigate

A 65-year-old man is discharged from hospital after being bitten on the foot by a crocodile north of Port Douglas, with wildlife officers to attend the beach to confirm if a crocodile is in the area.

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Five hurricanes and 240 days later: Australian woman rows 14,000km solo across the Pacific

Michelle Lee, a 50-year-old massage therapist, reached the Queensland coast on Wednesday after leaving Mexico on 8 August

The Guardian - AU

Taking stock: how has 10 years of Airbnb changed Australia?

It has been a decade since the online marketplace turned ordinary Australian homes into potential tourist accommodation. How has it changed how we travel and the communities we travel to?

The Guardian - AU

Fears for 'iconic' Wangetti Trail as project stalls and support withdrawn

Supporters of the proposed Wangetti Trail are concerned the Queensland government is trying to take shortcuts that could detract from its promised 'iconic' status.

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Peter Foster faces court on the Gold Coast, slams fraud-related charges as 'bogus'

Following a brief mention of his criminal charges in a Gold Coast court today, Peter Foster said any compensation awarded to him would be donated to charity.

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Port Douglas tourism body launches Adopt a Worker campaign as housing shortage deters staff

Anyone with an extra room, granny flat or land for a tent or van is asked to get on board tourism authorities' new Adopt a Worker campaign.

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Employers are offering big incentives to attract and retain staff

One Port Douglas hotel is offering a host of benefits to successful job candidates, including a starting bonus, paid parental leave for full-time employees, subsidised private health cover, a free two-night stay and professional development funding.

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Movember fundraising duo to run more than 1,000km from Port Douglas to Pajinka

Determined to do something "bigger" than themselves, Jamie Candler and Ash Currie will attempt to run more than 1,000 kilometres from Port Douglas to the Pajinka to raise money for men's health.

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